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Apply for the 2026 European Prize for Women Innovators

The European Prize for Women Innovators, 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵed by the European Innovation Council (EIC) and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), celebrates women entrepreneurs who drive positive change for society and the environment through innovative businesses.

Prize categories

As part of Horizon Europe, UK-based women innovators can compete in the following categories:

• EIC Women Innovators - open to women founders and co-founders. The top three applications will be awarded €100,000, €70,000, and €50,000.
• EIC Rising Innovators - open to innovators under the age of 35. The top three applications will be awarded €50,000, €30,000, and €20,000.
• EIT Women Leadership - focused on women with a link to the EIT Community. The top three applications will be awarded €50,000, €30,000, and €20,000.

How to apply