Application deadline: March 17, 2025, at 17:00 CET
Program overview
Women TechEU is a two-year EU-funded project designed to empower women entrepreneurs in the deep tech industry. Over the course of four calls, the program will support 160 startups, with a total budget of €12 million dedicated to advancing women-led innovation in Europe.
Key benefits for selected Startups:
- Financial Support;
- Business Acceleration Services: Access to a personalized program that includes mentoring, coaching and training tailored to the specific needs of each startup;
- Networking Opportunities: Engagements with investors, industry leaders and potential partners to facilitate business expansion and collaboration.
Eligibility criteria
To qualify for the Women TechEU program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Leadership: The startup must be founded or co-founded by women, with at least one woman holding a top management position (CEO, CTO, or equivalent).
- Ownership: Women must own a minimum of 25% of the company’s shares at the time of application.
- Company Stage: The startup should be in the early stages of development, specifically before reaching Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7.
- Registration: The company must be legally registered in an EU Member State or a Horizon Europe Associated Country for at least six months and not more than eight years prior to the application date.
- Funding History: The startup should not have raised more than €1 million in equity funding and must not have received prior funding from similar EU programs such as Women TechEU or EmpoWomen.
Application process
Interested startups should prepare the following materials for submission:
- Company Information: Legal name, registration details and ownership structure.
- Eligibility Declaration: Confirmation of compliance with all program requirements.
- Pitch Deck: A comprehensive presentation detailing the business strategy, market potential cand financial projections.
- Team CVs: Resumes of the founding team and key members, formatted according to Europass standards.
All application materials must be submitted in English through the official Women TechEU application portal by the specified deadline.
Boost your application with a PitchSee profile
To distinguish your application, consider including a link to your PitchSee profile. With a focus on short, impactful two-minute video pitches, PitchSee allows investors to quickly understand your vision, passion and potential. The platform is completely free and startups receive a shareable profile that can help boost their visibility and strengthen their application. Including a PitchSee profile link in your Women TechEU application ensures that evaluators and potential investors can engage with your startup in a more dynamic and memorable way.
Seize this opportunity to advance your deep tech startup.
