EmpoWomen’s Official Press Release: 14 Women-Led Startups Selected For The Second Cohort

The EmpoWomen Programme is thrilled to announce the results of its second Open Call, marking another milestone in empowering women-led deep-tech startups across European emerging markets and associated countries. A total of 251 applications were received, representing a 48% increase compared to the first Open Call.

After a rigorous selection process, 14 pioneering startups have been chosen to participate in this transformative initiative. These startups will receive tailored acceleration, mentoring, non-repayable funding, services, and prizes to support their growth.

Meet the Selected Startups from the Second Open Call:

• eDynamics Technologies LDA (Portugal): AI-driven musculoskeletal fatigue monitoring for injury prevention and enhanced performance in sports and industries.
• PURR.AI, Lda (Portugal): AI-powered platform revolutionizing drug discovery for age-related neurological diseases.
• Enhanced Fertility Europe Unipessoal (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 LLC (Armenia): 3D virtual fitting rooms powered by AI and AR for enhanced online shopping experiences.
• AlongRoute Data IKE (Greece): AI-enhanced marine weather forecasting to optimize shipping routes and reduce emissions.
• Wasit OÜ (Estonia): Fintech platform connecting small-scale farmers with retail investors for sustainable agriculture.
• Centrum Cognitio d.o.o. (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 OU (Estonia): AI-driven digital lifestyle modification for (pre)heart disease management.
• Helios Bilim ve Teknoloji A.S. (Türkiye): Nanotechnology solutions for efficient CO₂ capture and recovery.
• Veles Sense doo Beograd (Serbia): AI and drone-based vineyard stress detection for sustainable winemaking.
• SIA “SkinFuture” (Latvia): Natural UV protection and skincare solutions leveraging advanced materials.
• TAY Yazilim Teknolojileri A.S. (Türkiye): AI-powered radar sensors reducing energy consumption and enabling health applications.

What’s Next

The selected women-led businesses will each have access to a six-month dedicated acceleration and investment readiness support service provided by Startup Wise Guys. The program includes webinars, events, specialized training, and mentoring from Business Angels Europe. A Demo Day will be held in October 2025, offering startups direct connections with angel investors and venture capitalists, providing potential investment opportunities at the program’s conclusion. Additionally, each startup will receive services, awards, and €45,000 in equity-free funding.