EU Prize for Women Innovators 2020

Noticias

11 febrero 2020

Brussels

The 7th edition of the EU Prize for Women Innovators was launched on 11 February 2020, International Day of Women and Girls in Science, by the European Commissioner Gabriel. Applications are now open until Tuesday, 21 April 2020.

The prize is aimed to up 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 will be selected by a high-level jury of independent experts from across Europe, from business, venture capital, entrepreneurship and academia.

Applications will be evaluated on the basis of the following 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

For more information, please consult this page.