European Prize for Women Innovators

The EIC and EIT will award women innovators whose disruptive innovations are driving positive change for people and planet.

The award for women innovators serves as an inspiration to other women.  

Applications may be submitted by women innovators from EU countries and countries associated with Horizon Europe, no later than 1 December 2026. A total of 9 innovators will be awarded across three categories:

• the EIC Women Innovators category, three prizes of EUR 100 000, EUR 70 000 and EUR 50 000    
• the EIC Rising Innovators, three prizes of EUR 50 000, EUR 30 000 and EUR 20 000 
• The EIT Women Leadership Award, awarded to exceptional women leaders from the EIT Comunity (awards: EUR 50 000, EUR 30 000 and EUR 20 000)  

More information here: European Prize for Women Innovators powered by EIC & EIT - European Innovation Council

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