- Reference
- Not verified
- Implementing authority
- European Innovation Council / EISMEA
- Programme
- European Innovation Council - Women TechEU
- Deadline
- To be announced
- Days left
- To be announced
- Total programme budget
- Not verified
- Per beneficiary
- up to €75,000 source€75,000 grant in the earlier rounds, plus coaching and mentoring. Amounts for the new call are not confirmed.
- Max. funding intensity
- Not verified
- Own contribution
- Not verified
- Funding type
- Grant
Total budget is not the amount one applicant can receive.
Overview
A €75,000 grant with coaching and mentoring for women-led deep-tech start-ups. A new EIC edition was announced for 2026 with four cut-offs over two years.
Summary written by YARD Law (AI-assisted) from the official sources. Not an official text.
Status: Unknown. The fourth call closed on 4 August 2025 as the last of the previous iteration. The EIC announced a successor, Women TechEU 2 EIC, 'as of mid 2026' with four cut-offs over two years; we have not confirmed that it has opened. source
| Window | Opens | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women TechEU 2 EIC (announced) provisional | Announced for mid 2026; dates not confirmed. | - source | Upcoming |
Who can apply?
1 of 11 conditions confirmed
In earlier rounds: early-stage deep-tech start-ups founded or co-founded by women in a top management role (CEO, CTO or equivalent), registered in the EU or an Associated Country for between six months and eight years.
| Requirement | Our record | source |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgarian or EU legal entity | Not verified | |
| SME, micro or large-enterprise eligibility | Not verified | |
| Startup or established business | Not verified | |
| Minimum operating history | Not verified | |
| Minimum turnover | Not verified | |
| Eligible sectors and NACE codes | Not verified | |
| Geographic eligibility | Not verified | |
| Linked and partner enterprise rules | Not verified | |
| Financial standing and outstanding public debts | Not verified | |
| Consortium or partnership requirements | Not verified | |
| Other programme-specific restrictions | Earlier rounds: a woman founder or co-founder in a top management role; company registered for at least six months and at most eight years. Not yet confirmed for the new call. | source |
Eligible investments
0 eligible · 0 conditional · 11 not verified
| Investment | Status | Our record |
|---|---|---|
| AI software development | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| AI integration and automation | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Commercial software and licences | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| GPU servers, computing equipment and storage | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Data-centre infrastructure | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Cloud subscriptions and computing services | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Staff and R&D expenditure | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Machinery and industrial equipment | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Energy-efficiency systems | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Consulting and other professional services | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Construction or renovation | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
Financial requirements
0 of 7 confirmed
| Minimum and maximum project value | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Grant percentage | Not verified |
| Required own contribution | Not verified |
| Advance payments | Not verified |
| Payment and reimbursement rules | Not verified |
| State-aid limitations | Not verified |
| Eligible and ineligible costs | Not verified |
Application process
10 steps
A practical outline. The call documents prevail wherever they differ.
Check eligibility
Read the call page and its guide or terms: who may apply, countries, company stage and any exclusions.
Gather supporting documents
Company registration details, team information, and anything the call names, such as a pitch deck or proof of an ongoing fundraising round.
Prepare the proposal
Answer the call's online form; most of these calls use short, structured applications.
Prepare the budget
Set out the costs or the amount requested in the format the call asks for.
Use the official channel
Apply on the platform named on the call page. Applications go to the programme or project, not to the European Commission.
Sign or confirm
Most platforms ask the applicant to confirm declarations online; some ask for a signed declaration of honour.
Meet the deadline
Deadlines are usually 17:00 CET; some calls have several cut-offs.
Evaluation and selection
External evaluators or a jury assess the applications; some calls add an interview or a pitch.
Sign the agreement
Selected applicants sign a sub-grant, prize or support agreement with the programme operator.
Deliver and report
Carry out the agreed work and report as the agreement sets out to receive the payments.
Required documents
list not extracted yet
No document list recorded yet.
Documents will be part of the new call.
Official sources
3 official links
- Official programme announcement
- Women TechEU project - fourth open call - EISMEA
- Application portal
- Not linked yet
- Guidelines for applicants
- Not linked yet
- Application templates
- Not linked yet
- Eligible-cost rules
- Not linked yet
- Official clarifications and amendments
- Women TechEU Frequently Asked Questions - EIC
- Managing authority contact
- Not linked yet
- Official news release
- EU Initiatives for Women - European Innovation Council
Managing authority contact: EIC / EISMEA. eic.ec.europa.eu
Questions and answers
4 questions
- Can a Bulgarian company apply for Women TechEU?
- Eligible applicants: In earlier rounds: early-stage deep-tech start-ups founded or co-founded by women in a top management role (CEO, CTO or equivalent), registered in the EU or an Associated Country for between six months and eight years. EU and Horizon Europe Associated Countries; the successor plans to reserve 40% of the budget for under-represented regions.
- What is the deadline for Women TechEU?
- The fourth call closed on 4 August 2025 as the last of the previous iteration. The EIC announced a successor, Women TechEU 2 EIC, 'as of mid 2026' with four cut-offs over two years; we have not confirmed that it has opened. Checked on 4 Nov 2026.
- How much funding can one company get from Women TechEU?
- One company can receive up to €75,000 from Women TechEU.
- How do I apply for Women TechEU?
- Applications are made on the programme's own online platform, linked from the official call page. Official announcement: https://eismea.ec.europa.eu/funding-opportunities/calls-proposals/women-techeu-project-fourth-open-call_en
Summary written by YARD Law (AI-assisted) from the official sources. Not an official text.
Record history
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