Up to €100,000 for Women Innovators – European Prize for Women Innovators

The 2027 European Prize for Women Innovators, run jointly by the European Innovation Council (EIC) and European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), celebrates women founders and innovators turning groundbreaking ideas into businesses that create positive economic, social or environmental impact.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Up to €100,000 in cash

• Women Innovators prizes of €100,000, €70,000 and €50,000

• Rising Innovators prizes of €50,000, €30,000 and €20,000

• EIT Women Leadership prizes of €50,000, €30,000 and €20,000

• Nine monetary prizes available across three categories

• Europe-wide recognition for successful innovators and entrepreneurs

• Opportunities to showcase innovative businesses and their impact.

Who can apply?

• Women founders and co-founders

• Applicants from the EU and countries associated with Horizon Europe

• Entrepreneurs behind innovative businesses

• Rising Innovators must be under 35

• EIT Women Leadership applicants must have a direct link to the EIT Community

• Applicants can apply to one category only.

Deadline: 1 December 2026 at 17:00 CET.