European Prize for Women Innovators

The European Prize for Women Innovators is an award recognising women behind groundbreaking innovations and successful businesses across Europe. It is jointly awarded by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and the European Innovation Council (EIC). The prize is awarded in three categories (Women Innovators, Rising Innovators, and EIT Women Leadership) with cash prizes for top-placed winners. The award ceremony is scheduled for the second quarter of 2027.

Cash prizes for top-placed winners as listed by category.

Open to women applying as a natural person, legally residing in an EU Member State or a country associated to Horizon Europe; the applicant should be a founder or co-founder of the company or organisation established in an EU Member State or a country associated to Horizon Europe. Rising Innovators category is for promising women innovators under the age of 35.

Applicants submit an application (details and application form available via the organiser's website).