Women Innovators category

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Women Innovators category Projects funded
  • Coordinators: Horizon Europe
  • Allocated budget: 1st place : 100 000€ / 2nd place : 70 000€ / 3rd place : 50 000€
  • End of applications: 25 September 2024
  • Project duration: Not applicable
  • Project submitted on: Open calls

Objective

Support a culture of innovation in companies and institutions, enabling women to become the innovators and entrepreneurs of tomorrow.

Priorities

  • Breakthrough Innovation: the prize rewards a company or organization funded or co-funded by the applicant, pioneering a revolutionary innovation, particularly in deep-tech and STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) within the EU or countries associated with Horizon Europe.
  • Impact: The innovation addresses a real need or challenge, with significant benefits for people and/or the planet. The applicant must demonstrate how the company’s performance and growth create a positive socio-economic or environmental impact (well-being, education, profit, job creation).
  • Inspiration: The applicant is an inspiring leader playing a pivotal role in the company’s success and serves as a role model, encouraging women and girls to reach their full potential. She may also promote gender equality within the company or through innovative initiatives.

Eligibility

  • The applicant must be a woman.
  • The applicant must be legally established in an EU Member State or a country associated with Horizon Europe, including overseas territories.
  • The applicant must be the founder or co-founder of the company or organization.
  • The company must be established in an EU Member State or a country associated with Horizon Europe and registered at least two years before the call year.
  • Applicants who have already received an EU or Euratom prize for the same activities cannot receive a second prize.
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