Women TechEU
WHAT IS WOMEN TECHEU?
Women TechEU is a grant funding programme designed to support deep-tech, female-led start-ups based in EU and Horizon Europe Associated Countries. The programme offers funding, business acceleration services, and participation in dedicated activities.
Overall Budget
€10m in 2022. The budget for 2023 is yet to be published.
Grant
€75k fixed lump sum.
WHO CAN APPLY TO THE WOMEN TECHEU PROGRAMME?
To apply, you must:
- Be a female founder or co-founder of an early stage deep-tech start-up and hold a top management position (CEO, CTO or equivalent) in the company.
- Have your company registered and established in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country for at least 6 months at the time of submission.
WHAT ACTIVITIES CAN THE WOMEN TECHEU PROGRAMME SUPPORT?
Applicants are free to decide and indicate which activities are required to grow the business. Examples include:
- Business model upgrade.
- Update and consolidation of business plan and growth strategy.
- Business model validation.
- Update of financial plan.
- Certifications.
- IP strategy and freedom to operate.
- Commercial plan.
- Market analysis.
- Customer validation and technical/clinical assessment.
- Finding partners and investors.
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE WOMEN TECHEU PROGRAMME?
Applications can be submitted via the EU Funding and Tenders Portal. In 2022, the deadline was 4 October 2022, 17:00 (CET). The deadline for 2023 is yet to be published.
The application is comprised of the following:
- 10-page proposal.
- 3-minute video pitch.
- Financial and corporate information.
- 5-page executive summary/business plan.
- CVs of the woman founder or co-founder and core team.
- Documents proving the woman founder or co-founder of the company.
Contact us
Contact us to learn more about the Women TechEU programme.