2022 edition
Applications to the ninth edition of the EU Prize for Women Innovators are now open.
Deadline for applications is 18 August 2022 at 17.00 (CET).
Learn more in the How to apply section.
About
The EU Prize for Women Innovators celebrates the women entrepreneurs behind game-changing innovations. In doing so, the EU seeks to raise awareness of the need for more women innovators, and create role models for women and girls everywhere.
The prize is awarded to the most talented women entrepreneurs from across the EU and countries associated to Horizon Europe, who have founded a successful company and brought innovation to the market. The prize is managed by the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency, and the winners are chosen by an independent expert jury.
Discover last year’s winners and finalists
Categories
There are two prize categories:
Eligible applicants can only apply to one category.
Who should apply
The prize is open to:
Those applying for the Rising Innovators category must be under 35. There is no age limit to apply for the Women Innovators category.
Award criteria
Eligible applications will be evaluated against 3 award criteria:
How to apply
Apply for the Women Innovators Prize
Apply for the Rising Innovators Prize