European prize for women innovators

Apply by September 27 for one of three prizes for women innovators launched June 1 by the European Innovation Council (EIC) and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT).

The three categories are:

• Women Innovators: This category is open to all women founders and co-founders from across the EU and Associated Countries. The winner is awarded EUR 100 000, and two runners-up are awarded EUR 70 000 and EUR 50 000 respectively.
• Rising Innovators: This category is open to promising young innovators under the age of 35. The winner is awarded EUR 50 000, and two runners-up are awarded EUR 30 000 and EUR 20 000 respectively.
• EIT Women Leadership: This category is open to those with a direct link to the EIT Community or one of the existing Knowledge and Innovation Communities. The winner is awarded EUR 50 000, and two runners-up are awarded EUR 30 000 and EUR 20 000 respectively.

Eligibility/subject audience: Entrepreneurs, Researchers, and Students

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