Women building innovative companies need visibility as well as capital.
The 2027 European Prize for Women Innovators offers both recognition and financial awards, with a top prize of €100,000.
Shared by WE-RISE, the call is jointly run by the EIC - European Innovation Council (EIC) and the EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology, with three categories:
• Women Innovators: €100,000, €70,000 and €50,000.
• Rising Innovators, for women under 35: €50,000, €30,000 and €20,000.
• EIT Women Leadership, for members of the EIT Community: €50,000, €30,000 and €20,000.
For the founders in our network, this is an opportunity to put the impact of your work in front of a European audience. Check the eligibility rules for your category and give yourself time to prepare the application.
Applications close on 1 December 2026 at 17:00 CET.
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