Eligibility:

Applicants can only apply to one category andmust be women who have founded or co-founded a company within the EU orassociated countries. Rising Innovators must be under 35 years old. Anindependent expert jury selects the winners.

Eligible applications will be evaluatedbased on three key criteria:

1. Breakthrough Innovation: The applicant's company or organisation must be pioneering a disruptive innovation, particularly in deep-tech or STEM fields, within the EU or Horizon Europe-associated countries.
2. Impact: The innovation should address a significant challenge or need, providing substantial benefits for people or the environment.
3. Inspiration: The applicant must demonstrate inspiring leadership, playing a crucial role in their company’s success, and serving as a role model to empower other women and girls.

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