Apply now for the 2025 European Prize for Women Innovators!

The European Innovation Council (EIC) and European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and are launching 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.

Prize Categories and Awards: 

  • 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.

Important Dates:

  • Online Info-session for applicants: 5 July 2024 (from 11.00 to 12.00 CET) – Register here
  • Application deadline: 25 September 2024 – 17.00 CET

Further information as well as information on how to apply: https://eit.europa.eu/news-events/news/apply-now-2025-european-prize-women-innovators