EmpoWomen to Showcase 14 Women-Led Deep Tech Startups from Across Europe at Bucharest Demo Day

BUCHAREST, Romania – September 16th 2025 – EmpoWomen, the programme championing female leadership in deep tech, today announced it will host its second cohort’s Demo Day on September 30th 2025, in Bucharest. The event will showcase 14 innovative, women-led startups from nine countries, presenting their groundbreaking solutions to an exclusive audience of investors, industry experts, and ecosystem leaders.

Held just before the renowned How to Web conference, the EmpoWomen Demo Day offers a prime opportunity for investors to discover and connect with the next generation of deep tech pioneers. The cohort represents a diverse range of sectors and geographies, with founders hailing from Portugal, Greece, Armenia, Estonia, Slovenia, Poland, Turkey, Serbia, and Latvia.

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from the founders, network with key players in the European tech scene, and witness a live jury deliberation as funding is awarded to the top three performing startups.

“This Demo Day is a celebration of the incredible talent and resilience of our second cohort,” said Miguel García González, CEO & Co-Founder of Sploro, the coordinating partner at EmpoWomen. “These 14 companies are not just developing cutting-edge technology; they are solving critical global challenges. We invite the investor community to join us and meet the women who are building the future of European innovation.”

The expert jury tasked with selecting the winners includes:

• Kristiana Kuneva, Chief Business Development Officer at The Recursive
• Cristina Juc, Executive Director at Spherik Accelerator
• Raluca Negrea, Founder and Angel Investor at Bravva Angels
• Mārtiņš Pjalkovskis, Investor at BADideas.fund

The EmpoWomen programme is managed by a consortium of leading ecosystem builders, including Sploro, TechUkraine, Startup Wise Guys, and Business Angels Europe, and is funded by the European Union program Horizon Europe.

Event Agenda:

• 17:00-17:30: Doors Open & Networking
• 17:30-17:50: Programme Overview & Welcome Words
• 17:50-20:30: Startup Pitches
• 20:30-21:00: Jury Deliberation & Networking

The 14 startups presenting at the Demo Day are:

• eDynamics Technologies (Portugal): AI-driven musculoskeletal fatigue monitoring for injury prevention and enhanced performance in sports and industries.
• PURR.AI (Portugal): AI-powered platform revolutionizing drug discovery for age-related neurological diseases.
• Enhanced Fertility (Portugal): AI-driven fertility diagnostics to optimize treatments and improve success rates.
• Corium Biotech (Portugal): Sustainable cellular leather solutions for eco-friendly luxury fashion.
• W2W – Wearify (Armenia): 3D virtual fitting rooms powered by AI and AR for enhanced online shopping experiences.
• AlongRoute Data (Greece): AI-enhanced marine weather forecasting to optimize shipping routes and reduce emissions.
• Wasit (Estonia): Fintech platform connecting small-scale farmers with retail investors for sustainable agriculture.
• Centrum Cognitio (Slovenia): AI-powered mental health solutions optimizing therapy through predictive analytics.
• Shin Rai Robotics (Poland): Robotics and XR-driven automation solutions for manufacturing efficiency.
• AMYGDALA HEALTH (Estonia): AI-driven digital lifestyle modification for (pre)heart disease management.
• Helios (Türkiye): Nanotechnology solutions for efficient CO₂ capture and recovery.
• Veles Sense (Serbia): AI and drone-based vineyard stress detection for sustainable winemaking.
• SkinFuture (Latvia): Natural UV protection and skincare solutions leveraging advanced materials.
• TAY Yazilim Teknolojileri (Türkiye): AI-powered radar sensors reducing energy consumption and enabling health applications.

To secure your spot and meet the future of deep tech,

please register at this link

About EmpoWomen

EmpoWomen is a two-year program (2024-2025) operating within the framework of the HORIZON-CSA action and falling under the call designation HORIZON-EIC-2022-STARTUPEU-01. It is funded under grant agreement number 101120693. This initiative is dedicated to supporting startups led by women in Europe, providing equity-free funding and vouchers for mentorship, business angel investment, and participation in tech summits. The primary goal of EmpoWomen is to promote gender equality and diversity in entrepreneurship, contributing to economic growth and innovation in Europe. 

The project is supporting women-led deep tech startups from Widening Area countries. By providing equity-free funding, world-class mentorship, and access to a broad European network of investors and partners, EmpoWomen aims to level the playing field and empower a new generation of female innovators to solve global challenges. 

For more information, visit https://empowomen.eu. 

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