Empowering Women in Agrifood Grow Programme 2026 Participants

The Empowering Women in Agrifood (EWA) Grow Programme is a mentoring and grant initiative by EIT Food to support women entrepreneurs in the agrifood sector at early stages of their ventures. Up to 120 selected participants (10 per country) join a 6-month cohort from May to November 2026, receiving expert-led training, one-to-one mentoring, and networking opportunities, plus a final Demo Day with prize money up to €10,000 and activities-related funding.

Structured training and mentoring, access to matchmaking and masterclasses, networking within the European agrifood ecosystem, and a final Demo Day with potential prize funding.

Open to women entrepreneurial talents who have a company registered in one of the specified countries and are at an early stage of their venture.

Applicants must meet the country eligibility and submit a candidacy through the programme channels; details are provided by EIT Food.