EU Award for Innovative Women 2025

The European Innovation Council (EIC) and European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) are launching today the 2025 edition of the European Prize for Women Innovators. This joint initiative celebrates the outstanding achievements of women entrepreneurs driving positive change for people and the planet through their innovative ventures.

The European Prize for Women Innovators highlights the pivotal role women play in driving innovation. By showcasing their success, the prize inspires girls and women everywhere and demonstrates the importance of inclusivity in technology and business. 

PRIZE CATEGORIES: 

EIC Women Innovators category: Open to women founders and co-founders from the EU and Associated Countries. Three prizes of EUR 100 000, EUR 70 000 and EUR 50 000 are awarded to the three highest-ranked applications.

EIC Rising Innovators category: Targeting promising innovators under the age of 35. Three prizes of EUR 50 000, EUR 30 000 and EUR 20 000 are awarded to the three highest-ranked applications.

EIT Women Leadership category: Focused on women with a direct link to the EIT Community.  Three prizes of EUR 50 000, EUR 30 000 and EUR 20 000 are awarded to the three highest-ranked applications.

DATES:

Online Info-session: 5 July 2024 (from 11:00 to 12:00 CEST) 

Application deadline: 25 September 2024 – 17:00 CET

HOW TO APPLY:

If you meet the criteria outlined in the Rules of the Contest, submit your application through the Funding & Tender Opportunities portal for each prize category:

• EIC Women Innovators category
• EIC Rising Innovators category
• EIT Women Leadership category