Applications for the EU Women Innovators Prize are now open, offering an opportunity for entrepreneurial and innovative women to be recognized for their work and inspire others to follow in their footsteps.

This prize, promoted by the European Innovation Council (EIC) and the SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), celebrates women entrepreneurs responsible for groundbreaking innovations in Europe.

For the 2024-2025 edition, the EIC and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) have partnered to create a more comprehensive European Prize for Women Innovators, with nine awards to be distributed.

This year, the initiative features three distinct categories, not only emphasizing the importance of gender diversity in innovation but also inspiring the next generation of women leaders in science, technology, and entrepreneurship.

Women Innovators Category: The top three entries will be awarded €100,000, €70,000, and €50,000, respectively.

Rising Innovators Category: Recognizing promising “Emerging Innovators” under the age of 35, the three highest-rated entries will receive €50,000, €30,000, and €20,000.

EIT Women Leadership Award: Highlighting exceptional women leaders from the EIT Community, the winner will receive €50,000, while two finalists will be awarded €30,000 and €20,000, respectively.

Find more information about this prize here.

For inquiries, contact:
claudia.azevedo@ani.pt

In Portugal, Pillar III of Horizon Europe, the program encompassing the EIC, is supported by ANI.