“A two-year EU-funded project funding and supporting women leading deep tech start-up companies from Europe. A total of 160 winner start-ups will receive €75k in non-dilutive grants as well as a personalised business development programme including mentoring, coaching and training.“
Ben Hugill, Innovation Advisor

The Women TechEU project is on a mission to ignite the potential of women-led early-stage start-ups in deep tech. 160 talented women entrepreneurs from across the European Union and Horizon Europe associated countries will be receiving direct support. With 75k Euro grant (non-diluting finance) and a personalised business development programme, the project will be paving the way for these innovators to shine as leaders in deep tech innovation across Europe.

Prizes and support

During 2 years, the project will give out a total of 12m Euros in non-diluting finance over 4 different competitive calls. Each cohort of successful entrepreneurs will then be also invited to use the menu of business development services that will be provided over a period of 6 months. Constant contacts and check-ups of the KPIs that will be jointly developed by the entrepreneurs and their coaches will ensure that there is a smooth ongoing scaleup of their businesses, in order to prepare the winners to eventually also apply for the EIC Accelerator scheme.

Eligibility

Entrants must be an early-stage, start-up in deep tech, raised less than 1m Euros in equity, not at Minimum Viable Product phase, founded or co-founded by women who hold a CEO, CTO, CSO or equivalent position. Women must hold at least 25% of the shares, and the proposal must be unique and not previously funded in the Women TechEU or other similar EU initiatives / projects.

The applicant must be established in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country (this includes the UK).

Closing: Monday 17 March 2025

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