European Prize for Women Innovators 2025

Applications for the 2025 edition of the European Prize for Women Innovators are now open

The European Prize for Women Innovators, supported 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, the UK encourages UK-based women innovators to 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 

You can submit your application online for each prize category. Check if you meet the entry criteria and apply now. 

First published 10 July 2024.