Online Info session - European Prize for Women Innovators 2027

The European Prize for Women Innovators is an initiative powered by the European Innovation Council (EIC) and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). It celebrates the outstanding achievements of women entrepreneurs from across the EU and Horizon Europe associated countries who are driving positive change for people and the planet through their innovative ventures.

The application period for the 2027 edition opens on 2 September 2026.

If you are considering joining the competition but feel like you need more information, this webinar is for you! Get ready to apply to the 2027 European Prize for Women Innovators by joining the online info session on 17 September 2026, from 11:00 to 12:00 CEST. During this one-hour session, we will:

• explore the application and award procedures for each prize category;
• hear a testimonial from a winner of the 2026 European Prize for Women Innovators;
• receive tips on preparing prize applications from a former jury member.

Prize categories

The EIT and EIC look forward to welcoming the next cohort of women innovators, who will be awarded with up to €100 000 in monetary prizes across three categories: 

• EIC Women Innovators category: Open to all women founders and co-founders from the EU and countries associated with Horizon Europe. Three prizes of €100 000, €70 000 and €50 000 will be awarded to the three highest-ranked applications
• EIC Rising Innovators category: For promising young innovators under the age of 35. Three prizes of €50 000, €30 000 and €20 000 will be awarded to the three highest-ranked applications.

• EIT Women Leadership category: Focused on women with a direct link to the EIT Community and its Knowledge and Innovation Communities.  Three prizes of €50 000, €30 000 and €20 000 will be awarded to the three highest-ranked applications.

   

You can find further information on the call and application process and this year's winners on the European Prize for Women Innovators site. 

For further comments and feedback, please contact eit-awardseit [dot] europa [dot] eu (eit-awards[at]eit[dot]europa[dot]eu) and eismea-wipec [dot] europa [dot] eu (eismea-wip[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)