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[EIC] Women TechEU

Included in Unlimited Plan*

* Be an SME registered for between 6 months and 5 years * Be based in an EU Member State, Horizon Europe Associated Country, or eligible widening country or region (including the UK) * Have raised less than €1 million in equity funding * Be developing a genuine deep tech innovation * Be operating between TRL 4-6 * Have at least one woman founder or co-founder in a senior leadership role (CEO, CTO, CSO, or equivalent) * Have women owning at least 25% of the company

Award
€75,000
Single applicants welcome

Next deadline

Closes: 1 June 2027

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What it funds

* Be an SME registered for between 6 months and 5 years * Be based in an EU Member State, Horizon Europe Associated Country, or eligible widening country or region (including the UK) * Have raised less than €1 million in equity funding * Be developing a genuine deep tech innovation * Be operating between TRL 4-6 * Have at least one woman founder or co-founder in a senior leadership role (CEO, CTO, CSO, or equivalent) * Have women owning at least 25% of the company

Who it suits

* Be an SME registered for between 6 months and 5 years * Be based in an EU Member State, Horizon Europe Associated Country, or eligible widening country or region (including the UK) * Have raised less than €1 million in equity funding * Be developing a genuine deep tech innovation * Be operating b…

  • Any sector
  • Industrial R&D

Programme specifications

Award bandUnder £250k
FunderEuropean Innovation Council
RegionUK-wide
Partners requiredNo
Next deadline1 June 2027
Key sectors
Any sector

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