Up to €10,000 for Women-Led Impact Projects – Tara’s Circle 2026

Tara’s Circle 2026 is an international programme supporting women-led projects creating measurable social, environmental or economic impact. Successful founders can receive cash funding alongside mentorship, international visibility and connections to Tara for Women’s global network.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Up to €10,000 per winning project

• €100,000 total funding available

• 15 projects will receive cash awards

• Five different impact categories, with €20,000 allocated to each

• 1st place in each category receives €10,000

• 2nd place receives €6,000

• 3rd place receives €4,000

• Strategic mentorship and support

• International visibility

• Access to networks, partners and potential investors

• Funding can support activities such as technology development, marketing, recruitment and commercial expansion.

The five areas cover Sustainability, Environment & Mobility; Health & Wellbeing; Social Innovation, Education & Community Development; Technology & Science; and Design, Culture & Impact-Driven Fashion.

Who can apply?

• Women aged 18+

• Women founders or co-founders who actively lead their project

• Applicants can be based anywhere in the world

• Projects can have national or international scope

• Ventures should be at seed stage

• Applicants need a defined or functional MVP

• Projects should create social, environmental and/or economic impact

• Ventures should demonstrate potential for scalability and sustainability.

Applicants need to submit an application form, PDF pitch deck and an elevator pitch of no more than two minutes.

Deadline: 17 September 2026 at 12:00pm CEST.