Women TechEU 2026-27

An EU-funded programme offering €75,000 in non-dilutive funding and tailored business support to women-led, early-stage deep tech startups, including those based in the UK

Women TechEU 2 EIC is an EU-funded programme designed to support women-led, early-stage deep tech startups across Europe. Selected startups will receive €75,000 in non-dilutive funding, alongside a personalised business development programme including mentoring, coaching and training.

The call follows a two-stage application process. Applicants must first complete the Eligibility Strand to confirm they meet the programme’s participation requirements, before being invited to submit a Full Proposal. The Eligibility Strand opens on 1 June 2026, with weekly cut-offs every Tuesday through to a final deadline of 13 July 2027.

Eligibility criteria include:

• A woman founder or co-founder holding a top management position (CEO, CTO, CSO or equivalent) and at least 25% of company shares
• The applicant being established in an EU Member State, outermost region, or Horizon Europe Associated Country, which includes the UK
• The legal entity being registered for between six months and five years at the time of application
• No prior EU funding for the same activities

The programme welcomes applications across a broad range of deep tech fields, including advanced connectivity and digital technologies, AI, biotechnologies, energy, quantum, robotics, and space and propulsion technologies.

Find out more and apply via the Women TechEU website.