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Women TechEU 2 is a European Innovation Council (EIC) funded initiative that supports women-led early-stage deep tech startups across Europe. The programme aims to strengthen female entrepreneurship within the deep technology sector by providing targeted funding and business acceleration support.
By combining financial support with tailored mentoring and coaching, Women TechEU helps innovative founders overcome common growth barriers and build commercially successful technology businesses.
The programme is particularly focused on startups developing disruptive innovations with significant technological depth and market potential.
Key Dates and Funding
Programme Opens: 1 June 2026
First Eligibility Cut-Off: 30 June 2026 at 17:00 CEST
Weekly Eligibility Cut-Offs: Every Tuesday at 17:00 CEST
Final Eligibility Cut-Off: 13 July 2027 at 17:00 CEST
Funding Available:
Programme Overview
Women TechEU follows a two-stage application process designed to identify and support the most promising women-led deep tech ventures.
Stage 1: Eligibility Strand
Applicants must first complete an eligibility assessment to confirm they meet the programme's participation requirements.
Successful applicants proceed to the second stage.
Stage 2: Full Proposal
Eligible startups are invited to submit a full proposal outlining:
Selected startups then enter the Women TechEU support programme.
Who Can Apply
The programme is designed for:
Why This Programme Matters
Access to funding and support remains a significant challenge for many women entrepreneurs, particularly within deep tech sectors where development cycles can be longer and capital requirements higher.
Women TechEU aims to bridge this gap by providing both financial support and practical business expertise. The programme helps founders strengthen their commercial strategy, expand their networks, improve investor readiness, and accelerate their route to market.
Beyond funding, participants gain access to a community of innovators, mentors, and industry experts who can help navigate the challenges of scaling a technology business.
How Inventya Can Help
Women TechEU is highly competitive, with successful applications requiring a strong combination of technological innovation, commercial potential, market understanding, and growth ambition.
At Inventya, we support deep tech startups in developing compelling applications that clearly demonstrate both innovation excellence and business potential.
Our support includes:
With extensive experience supporting innovative SMEs, deep tech ventures, and female-led businesses across European funding programmes, Inventya can help maximise your chances of securing Women TechEU funding and accelerating your journey towards commercial success.
