European Prize for Women Innovators – Now open for applications!
Now open for applications!
2025 European Prize for Women Innovators
The European Prize for Women Innovators highlights the pivotal role women play in driving innovation and thanks to the UK’s association to Horizon Europe, the prize is open to UK-based women innovators! Systemic barriers still hinder women’s advancement in technology and business, but, by showcasing their success, theEuropean Prize for Women Innovators aims to inspire girls and women everywhere and to demonstrate the importance of inclusivity in technology and business.
Applications for the 2025 edition of the Prize are now open until 25 September at 16.00 BST. The European Innovation Council (EIC) and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology are behind this initiative that celebrates the achievements of women entrepreneurs driving positive change for people and the planet through their innovative ventures.
With the UK’s association to Horizon Europe, the prize is open to UK-based women innovators – in the following categories:
- EIC Women Innovators category: Open to women founders and co-founders from the EU and Associated Countries, including the United Kingdom. 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.
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 (links above).