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1,125,000 euros for
women in deep-tech

2nd Open Call CLOSED
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EmpoWomen is a 2-year programme (2024-2025) funded by the European Union through its Horizon Europe Research and Innovation program, aiming to tackle the underrepresentation of women in the deep-tech sector, particularly in emerging European countries.

25 selected via open calls women-led companies will participate in a unique acceleration programme, shaped together by StartupWiseGuys & BusinessAngelsEurope, and get services, awards and 45,000 euros in equity-free funding per startup.

When to apply

1st Open Call – January 2024
2nd Open Call – October 2024

1,125,000€

total funding

25 women-led startups

Up to 45 000€ equity-free funding + prizes + vouchers

6-month acceleration

When to apply

1st Open Call – January 2024
2nd Open Call – October 2024

1,125,000€

total funding

25 women-led startups

Up to 45 000€ equity-free funding + prizes + vouchers

6-month acceleration

Learn more

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