European Award for Innovative Women
Applications due by December 1, 2026
October 15, 2026
The European Prize for Innovative Women honors female entrepreneurs who are driving positive change for people and the environment through groundbreaking innovations. Applications are open until December 1, 2026. Prize money of up to 100,000 euros will be awarded in three categories.
Raising the profile of innovative women in Europe and promoting successful female entrepreneurs as role models: This is the goal of the European Prize for Innovative Women, which is jointly awarded by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and the European Innovation Council (EIC).
The competition is open to female entrepreneurs from the EU and from countries associated with Horizon Europe whose disruptive innovations drive positive change for people and the environment.
Three Award Categories
The awards are presented in three categories:
- EIC Women Innovators: The top three entries will receive 100,000 euros, 70,000 euros, and 50,000 euros, respectively.
- EIC Rising Innovators: Promising female innovators under the age of 35 can receive prize money of 50,000 euros, 30,000 euros, and 20,000 euros, respectively.
- EIT Women Leadership Award: Outstanding female leaders from the EIT community will be awarded 50,000 euros, 30,000 euros, and 20,000 euros, respectively.
Applications due by December 1, 2026
Applications will be accepteduntil December 1, 2026. The awards ceremony is scheduled for July 2027. Interested applicants can contact BayFOR’s SME Advisory Service for guidance on submitting their applications.
