Women TechEU
Women TechEU is a pivotal European initiative designed to empower and support early-stage deep tech start-ups founded or co-founded by women. This program aims to foster female leadership within the deep tech industry, contributing to more inclusive and prosperous innovation ecosystems across Europe. Beneficiaries receive crucial financial support alongside comprehensive mentoring and coaching services to accelerate their business growth and market presence.
Who is Funded
The Women TechEU program targets early-stage deep tech start-ups led by women founders across EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries. Its primary objectives are to support deep tech innovation and promote female leadership, fostering inclusive and competitive innovation ecosystems.
What is Funded
Women TechEU provides financial and non-financial support for early-stage deep tech projects. The funding is intended for a broad range of activities aimed at business model development, growth strategy, market validation, and attracting investment. All deep tech domains are eligible, and projects should typically be in the early development phases before reaching a high-fidelity Minimum Viable Product.
Type and Scope of Funding
The Women TechEU program offers non-repayable financial support in the form of a fixed lump sum grant, complemented by comprehensive mentoring and coaching services. Each selected company receives a grant of EUR 75,000. Projects are expected to have a duration of 6 to 12 months, covering both grant-funded activities and participation in the Women Leadership Programme.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants to the Women TechEU program must adhere to specific eligibility and application submission guidelines, including detailed requirements for company registration, founder's role, and application format. The program operates under the general conditions of Horizon Europe and aims to support individual deep tech start-ups led by women.
Application Procedure
The application process for Women TechEU is a single-stage submission involving an online application form, a detailed business plan, and a video pitch. Applications are assessed by independent external evaluators based on predefined award criteria, with results communicated to applicants.
Legal Basis
The Women TechEU program operates under the broader framework of Horizon Europe, with its legal and financial setup governed by the Lump Sum Model Grant Agreement (MGA) and general annexes to the Horizon Europe Work Programme. Further regulations and guidelines ensure adherence to EU financial and research policies.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
75,000 €
Allocated Budget:
Total budget for HORIZON-EIE-2021-SCALEUP-01-03: 3,750,000 ", "Fixed lump sum per grant: 75,000 ", "
Deadline:
10.11.2021
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
EU Member States, Horizon Europe Associated Countries
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Green Technology, Research and Development, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Energy Production and Supply, Other
Beneficiaries:
early-stage deep tech start-ups founded, or co-founded by women
Application Type:
Single Applicant
Funding Stages:
Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
EIC Business Acceleration Services (BAS), InvestEU, Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)
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