Deadline: 21/04/2020

We award the prize to four incredible women entrepreneurs working to make the world a better place and inspiring others to follow in their footsteps. The contest is open to women from across the EU and countries associated to Horizon 2020. Finalists are selected by a high-level jury of independent experts from across Europe, from business, venture capital, entrepreneurship and academia.

Three winners receive €100,000 each, and €50,000 is awarded to a Rising Innovator (an exceptional entrepreneur, age 35 or younger, at the beginning of her career).

Who can apply?

The contest is open to women from across the EU and countries associated to Horizon 2020, who have

• founded or co-founded a successful company and
• brought innovation to market

Award criteria

• breakthrough innovation – the company founded or co-founded by the contestant provides a truly innovative product or service
• impact – the product or service addresses a specific societal need or challenge, with significant benefits to citizens and to the economy
• inspiration – the contestant has shown active leadership, she has played a pivotal role in the success of the company and inspired others

Applications are judged by a panel of independent experts from across Europe.