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The European Innovation Council (EIC) and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) have launched a new call for applications for the European Prize for Women Innovators. The prize rewards women from across the EU and countries associated to Horizon Europe, whose disruptive innovations are driving positive change for people and planet.

The prize is open to:

  • Women (this prize celebrates women in all their diversity),
  • Established in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country,
  • Who have founded an innovative company registered at least 2 years before the call year.

There are three prize categories:

  1. The Women Innovators prize: The winner is awarded EUR 100 000, and two runners-up are awarded EUR 70 000 and EUR 50 000 respectively,
  2. The Rising Innovators prize: The winner is awarded EUR 50 000, and two runners-up are awarded EUR 30 000 and EUR 20 000 respectively,
  3. The EIT Women Leadership Award: The winner is awarded EUR 50 000, and two runners-up are awarded EUR 30 000 and EUR 20 000 respectively.

Applications can be submitted until September 27, 2023, 17:00 CET.

Find out more and apply for the award via this link!

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