EU Prize for Women Innovators 2026

Competition · EU

Closed next cycle The 2026 edition closed and its winners were announced on 4 June 2026. The 2027 European Prize for Women Innovators call opens on 2 September 2026, with an online info session on 17 September 2026; the submission deadline has not yet been published.

EUR 100,000 for the winner, plus smaller category prizes Cheque

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The European Prize for Women Innovators is awarded at EU level to women who have founded innovative companies, with deep tech well represented among them.

The winner receives EUR 100,000 and smaller prizes go to further categories. The money is non-dilutive rather than an investment, and no equity is taken.

The 2026 edition closed on 30 April 2026 and its winners were announced on 4 June 2026. The 2027 call opens on 2 September 2026, with an online information session on 17 September 2026; the submission deadline has not yet been published.

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ChequeEUR 100,000 for the winner, plus smaller category prizes

Equity takenNone

European Union prize for women founders of innovative companies, with deep tech well represented. The winner receives EUR 100,000 and smaller prizes go to further categories. Awarded at EU level, and the money is non-dilutive rather than an investment.