2025 European Prize for Women Innovators open for applications

For our Pledgers and the Talents following the EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative, especially our female-led Pledgers and female Talent, we would like to draw your attention to the 2025 European Prize for Women Innovators, which has just opened for applications.

Systemic barriers still hinder women’s advancement in technology and business sectors. Recognising their indispensable role in creating a better future is just a small part of what the EIC and EIT do to help women in business and tech.

This joint initiative between the European Innovation Council (EIC) and European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) celebrates the outstanding achievements and highlights the pivotal role women entrepreneurs play in driving innovation and positive change for people and the planet through their innovative ventures.

The EIT and the EIC are committed to breaking these barriers and promoting women’s empowerment, and by showcasing women’s success, this prize inspires girls and women everywhere and demonstrates the importance of inclusivity in technology and business.

Prize categories

• EIC Women Innovators category: Open to women founders and co-founders from the EU and Associated Countries. 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.