The European Union is launching a competition under the Women TechEU program for startups founded by women or with women as co-founders. This project aims to unlock the potential of early-stage deep tech startups by offering grant funding of €75,000 and a tailored business development program, including mentorship, coaching, and specialized training for women entrepreneurs.
The program includes 7 services provided to participants over 6 months:
- 6 meetings with female mentors;
- Investor outreach and pitch preparation;
- Investor and export readiness assessment;
- Soft skills training;
- Sales strategy and execution;
- Environmental impact assessment;
- Corporate access to the EIT KIC platform.
At the time of application, each participant must select 3 services from the list.
To participate in the competition, the companies must meet the following criteria:
- Deep tech startups at an early stage, with women founders or co-founders holding executive positions (CEO, CTO);
- At least 25% of the company’s shares are owned by women;
- Startups registered and established in an EU member state or an Horizon Europe associated country (including Ukraine) for at least 6 months and no more than 8 years by the application deadline;
- Classified as small or medium-sized enterprises and in the stage of achieving a high-quality minimum viable product;
- Have secured limited funding (up to €1 million in own funds).
To participate in the competition, you need to register via the provided link. The application deadline is September 30, 2024.
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