The European Prize for Women Innovators

Horizonte Europa

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Upon confirmation, you will be linked to the correct entry point.To access existing draft proposals for this topic, please login to the Funding & Tenders Portal and select the My Proposals page of the My Area section." ], "supportInfo": [ "<a href=\"https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Online Manual</a> is your guide on the procedures from proposal submission to managing your grant.<a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Horizon Europe Programme Guide</a> contains the detailed guidance to the structure, budget and political priorities of Horizon Europe.<a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq?isExactMatch=true&status=0&type=0,1&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=publicationDate\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ</a> – find the answers to most frequently asked questions on submission of proposals, evaluation and grant management.<a href=\"https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Research Enquiry Service</a> – ask questions about any aspect of European research in general and the EU Research Framework Programmes in particular.<a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">National Contact Points (NCPs)</a> – get guidance, practical information and assistance on participation in Horizon Europe. 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The support includes guidance on the EU research funding.<a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">IT Helpdesk</a> – contact the Funding & Tenders Portal IT helpdesk for questions such as forgotten passwords, access rights and roles, technical aspects of submission of proposals, etc.<a href=\"https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/index_en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">European IPR Helpdesk</a> assists you on intellectual property issues.<a href=\"mailto:research@cencenelec.eu\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CEN-CENELEC Research Helpdesk</a> and <a href=\"https://www.etsi.org/research/helpdesk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ETSI Research Helpdesk</a> – the European Standards Organisations advise you how to tackle standardisation in your project proposal.<a href=\"https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/am509774cee_en_e4.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for their recruitment</a> – consult the general principles and requirements specifying the roles, responsibilities and entitlements of researchers, employers and funders of researchers.<a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/partner-search?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=lastModified&isExactMatch=true&type=ORGANISATION,PERSON&frameworkProgramme=43108390\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Partner Search</a> help you find a partner organisation for your proposal." ], "deadlineDate": [ "2026-12-01T00:00:00.000+0000" ], "deadlineModel": [ "single-stage" ], "esST_FileName": [ "file.txt" ], "esST_checksum": [ "9A4DB0ABC0D0E8C2B7DF520B6FFDCECBC40F3A7A9B8E796D2ACC9D3BE5084BE0" ], "typesOfAction": [ "HORIZON Recognition Prize" ], "budgetOverview": [ "{\"budgetYearsColumns\":[\"2026\"],\"budgetTopicActionMap\":{\"115521\":[{\"action\":\"HORIZON-EIC-2026-PRIZE-WIP-RisingInnovators - HORIZON-RPr HORIZON Recognition Prize\",\"expectedGrants\":3,\"minContribution\":20000,\"maxContribution\":50000,\"budgetYearMap\":{\"2026\":\"100000\"},\"plannedOpeningDate\":\"2026-09-02\",\"deadlineModel\":\"single-stage\",\"deadlineDates\":[\"2026-12-01\"]}],\"115444\":[{\"action\":\"HORIZON-EIC-2026-PRIZE-WIP - HORIZON-RPr HORIZON Recognition Prize\",\"expectedGrants\":3,\"minContribution\":50000,\"maxContribution\":100000,\"budgetYearMap\":{\"2026\":\"220000\"},\"plannedOpeningDate\":\"2026-09-02\",\"deadlineModel\":\"single-stage\",\"deadlineDates\":[\"2026-12-01\"]}]}}" ], "callIdentifier": [ "HORIZON-EIC-2026-PRIZE-WIP" ], "esDA_QueueDate": [ "2026-10-16T12:21:49.844+0200" ], "es_ContentType": [ "text/plain" ], "descriptionByte": [ "Expected Impact:The prize will boost public awareness of the potential, importance and contribution of women to the EU innovation ecosystem and create strong role models, inspiring more women to become innovators themselves.Expected Outcome:The prize will boost public awareness of the potential, importance and contribution of women to the EU innovation ecosystem and create strong role models, inspiring more women to become innovators themselves.Objective:The European Prize for Women Innovators celebrates the women entrepreneurs behind Europe’s game-changing innovations, so that they may inspire other women and girls realise their full potential as the EU’s future scientists, innovators, and tech leaders.This prize supports a culture within research and innovation organisations and companies allowing women to become the innovators and entrepreneurs of tomorrow.The prize is awarded every year to women from across the EU and countries associated to Horizon Europe, who have transformed their ideas into disruptive innovations to benefit people and the planet and who are inspiring leaders.As for the previous edition, the 2027 European Prize for Women Innovators is organised in coordination between the Agency and the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT). The winners are chosen by an independent expert jury.The prize has three categories, two funded by the EIC (the Women Innovators and the Rising Innovators categories) and one by the EIT (the EIT Women Leadership category). The Rules of Contest apply to both the EIC and EIT prize categories.Scope:The European Prize for Women Innovators celebrates the women entrepreneurs behind Europe’s game-changing innovations, so that they may inspire other women and girls realise their full potential as the EU’s future scientists, innovators, and tech leaders.This prize supports a culture within research and innovation organisations and companies allowing women to become the innovators and entrepreneurs of tomorrow.The prize is awarded every year to women from across the EU and countries associated to Horizon Europe, who have transformed their ideas into disruptive innovations to benefit people and the planet and who are inspiring leaders.As for the previous edition, the 2027 European Prize for Women Innovators is organised in coordination between the Agency and the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT). The winners are chosen by an independent expert jury.The prize has three categories, two funded by the EIC (the Women Innovators and the Rising Innovators categories) and one by the EIT (the EIT Women Leadership category). The Rules of Contest apply to both the EIC and EIT prize categories." ], "esDA_IngestDate": [ "2026-10-16T12:21:49.851+0200" ], "programmePeriod": [ "2021 - 2027" ], "topicConditions": [ "<div class=\"eui-u-mt-l>\"><h4>General conditions</h4><div><h4>1. Admissibility conditions: Proposal page limit and layout</h4><div class=\"eui-u-mt-s\">Applications must be submitted before the call deadline (see timetable section 5c).Applications must be submitted electronically via the Funding & Tenders Portal Electronic Submission System (accessible via the Topic page in the <a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/calls-for-proposals\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Calls for proposals</a> section). Paper submissions are NOT possible.Applications (including annexes and supporting documents) must be submitted using the forms provided inside the Submission System ( NOT the documents available on the Topic page — they are only for information).Applications must be complete and contain all the requested information and all required annexes and supporting documents:<ul><li data-list=\"bullet\" class=\"ql-align-justify\">Application Form Part A — contains administrative information about the applicant (natural person) (to be filled in directly online)</li><li data-list=\"bullet\">Application Form Part B — contains the technical description of the application (template to be downloaded from the Portal Submission System, completed, assembled and re-uploaded)</li><li data-list=\"bullet\">mandatory annexes and supporting documents (templates to be downloaded from the Portal Submission System, completed, assembled and re-uploaded):</li><li data-list=\"bullet\">Applicants must support their application with an inspiring video message, lasting no more than 90 seconds, describing themselves and their achievements. The video cannot exceed 100MB and should be uploaded to the Submission portal as a .zip file in annex.</li><li data-list=\"bullet\">Proof of age for Rising Innovators category as a PDF file.</li></ul>Your application must be readable, accessible, printable (please check carefully the layout of the documents uploaded).Applications are limited to maximum 15 pages (Part B). Evaluators will not consider any additional pages.You may be asked at a later stage for further documents (for legal entity validation, bank account validation, ethics review, declaration of honour, etc).</div></div><div><h4>2. Eligible countries</h4><div class=\"eui-u-mt-s\"> </div></div><div><h4>3. Other Eligibility Conditions</h4><div class=\"eui-u-mt-s\">In order to be eligible, the applicants must:<ol><li data-list=\"ordered\">be a woman <a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026/roc_horizon-eic-2026-prize-wip_horizon-eit-2026-prize-wip_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[1]</a>;</li><li data-list=\"ordered\">apply as a natural person <a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026/roc_horizon-eic-2026-prize-wip_horizon-eit-2026-prize-wip_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[2]</a>;</li><li data-list=\"ordered\">be legally residing <a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026/roc_horizon-eic-2026-prize-wip_horizon-eit-2026-prize-wip_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[3]</a> in an EU Member State, including overseas countries and territories (OCTs) or a country associated to Horizon Europe <a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/guidance/list-3rd-country-participation_horizon-euratom_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[4]</a>;</li><li data-list=\"ordered\">be the founder or co-founder <a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026/roc_horizon-eic-2026-prize-wip_horizon-eit-2026-prize-wip_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[5]</a> of the company or organisation <a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026/roc_horizon-eic-2026-prize-wip_horizon-eit-2026-prize-wip_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[6]</a>;</li><li data-list=\"ordered\">the company or organisation must be established in an EU Member State including overseas countries and territories, (OCTs) or a country associated to Horizon Europe <a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/guidance/list-3rd-country-participation_horizon-euratom_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[7]</a>, and registered or incorporated <a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026/roc_horizon-eic-2026-prize-wip_horizon-eit-2026-prize-wip_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[8]</a> at least one year before the call year <a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026/roc_horizon-eic-2026-prize-wip_horizon-eit-2026-prize-wip_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[9]</a>;</li><li data-list=\"ordered\">applicants who have already received an EU or Euratom prize cannot receive a second prize for the same activities.</li></ol>Applicants to the Rising Innovators category must be aged under 35 at the start of the call year <a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026/roc_horizon-eic-2026-prize-wip_horizon-eit-2026-prize-wip_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[10]</a>.Applicants to the EIT category must have a direct link to the EIT Community <a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026/roc_horizon-eic-2026-prize-wip_horizon-eit-2026-prize-wip_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[11]</a>.Applicants are expected to provide proof of eligibility upon request.Applicants eligible for several prize categories can only apply to one. In the case of applications submitted under multiple categories, only the latest application will be considered, and all other applications will be rejected as ineligible.Joint applications by a group of applicants are not accepted and will be rejected as ineligible. Applicants from the same organisation must apply separately.Applicants must register in the <a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/participant-register\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Participant Register</a> — before the call deadline — and will have to be validated by the Central Validation Service (REA Validation). For the validation, you will be requested to upload documents showing legal status (please make sure to select ‘natural person’) and origin.Specific cases and definitionsEntities without legal personality — Entities which do not have legal personality under their national law may exceptionally participate, provided that their representatives have the capacity to undertake legal obligations on their behalf, and offer guarantees for the protection of the EU financial interests equivalent to that offered by legal persons <a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026/roc_horizon-eic-2026-prize-wip_horizon-eit-2026-prize-wip_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[12]</a>.Entities from countries currently negotiating association agreements — Applicants from countries with ongoing negotiations (see above) may participate in the call and can receive a prize if the association agreement applies before the award <a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026/roc_horizon-eic-2026-prize-wip_horizon-eit-2026-prize-wip_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[13]</a>.EU restrictive measures — Special rules apply for entities subject to EU restrictive measures under Article 29 of the Treaty on the European Union (TEU) and Article 215 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU (TFEU) <a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026/roc_horizon-eic-2026-prize-wip_horizon-eit-2026-prize-wip_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[14]</a>. Such entities are not eligible to participate and can NOT receive a prize.EU conditionality measures — Special rules apply for entities subject to measures adopted on the basis of EU Regulation 2020/2092 <a href=\"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2020/2092/oj/eng\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[15]</a>. Such entities may apply but, unless the measures are lifted by the time of the decision to award, are not eligible to participate and they can NOT receive a prize and will be rejected as ineligible. Currently such measures are in place for Hungarian public interest trusts established under the Hungarian Act IX of 2021 or any entity they maintain (see <a href=\"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32022D2506\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/2506</a>, as of 16 December 2022). <a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026/roc_horizon-eic-2026-prize-wip_horizon-eit-2026-prize-wip_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[1]</a> This prize celebrates women in all their diversity. The word 'woman' equates to a cis woman, or a transgender woman who is legally defined as a woman.<a href=\"[2] https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026/roc_horizon-eic-2026-prize-wip_horizon-eit-2026-prize-wip_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[2]</a> The applicant must apply only as a natural person and not as a legal entity. They must apply with a specific PIC (participant identification code) created for them as a natural person (see section 11 of the above rules of contest). Applications submitted by a legal entity (with the PIC of the legal entity) will be considered ineligible.<a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026/roc_horizon-eic-2026-prize-wip_horizon-eit-2026-prize-wip_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[3]</a> A natural person is legally residing in a given country, if she is recognised as a resident under national law in that country, and proof of such recognition can be provided upon request.<a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/guidance/list-3rd-country-participation_horizon-euratom_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[4]</a> <a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/guidance/list-3rd-country-participation_horizon-euratom_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">list-3rd-country-participation_horizon-euratom_en.pdf</a><a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026/roc_horizon-eic-2026-prize-wip_horizon-eit-2026-prize-wip_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[5]</a> A co-founder is somebody who has started the company (i.e. \"founded\" the company) with at least one other person, and proof of this can be provided upon request.<a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026/roc_horizon-eic-2026-prize-wip_horizon-eit-2026-prize-wip_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[6]</a> Self-employment is not acceptable.<a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/guidance/list-3rd-country-participation_horizon-euratom_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[7]</a> See footnote 4<a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026/roc_horizon-eic-2026-prize-wip_horizon-eit-2026-prize-wip_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[8]</a> The company or organisation is formed and registered with the appropriate statutory authority of the country as a 'company or corporation', and proof can be provided upon request.<a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026/roc_horizon-eic-2026-prize-wip_horizon-eit-2026-prize-wip_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[9]</a> The company must be registered or incorporated before 1 January 2025<a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026/roc_horizon-eic-2026-prize-wip_horizon-eit-2026-prize-wip_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[10]</a> Those applying for the Rising Innovator category must be born on or after 1 January 1991.<a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026/roc_horizon-eic-2026-prize-wip_horizon-eit-2026-prize-wip_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[11]</a> 'EIT Community’ means the EIT and the active community of individuals and legal entities which benefited or benefit from the EIT support or financial contribution (in line with Article 2(8) of the EIT Regulation),e.g. support through an innovation or business acceleration procedure of any of the EIT KICs, or successful completion of an EIT Labelled Educational Programme. For the direct link to the EIT Community, applicants are expected to provide a supporting document, such as a certificate from an EIT KIC indicating the EIT support, a signed agreement for the financial support received from an EIT KIC, or a diploma / certificate regarding the successfully completed EIT Labelled Educational Programme.<a href=\"See Article 200(2)(c) EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[12]</a> See Article 200(2)(c) EU Financial Regulation <a href=\"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=OJ:L_202402509\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">2024/2509</a>.<a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026/roc_horizon-eic-2026-prize-wip_horizon-eit-2026-prize-wip_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[13]</a> For the purpose of this prize, the transitional arrangement will apply to both the natural person (the applicant) and the company established by this natural person.<a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026/roc_horizon-eic-2026-prize-wip_horizon-eit-2026-prize-wip_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[14]</a> Please note that the EU Official Journal contains the official list and, in case of conflict, its content prevails over that of the <a href=\"https://www.sanctionsmap.eu/#/main\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">EU Sanctions Map</a>.<a href=\"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2020/2092/oj/eng\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[15]</a> Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2020 on a general regime of conditionality for the protection of the Union budget (OJ L 325, 20.12.2022, p. 94).</div></div><div><h4>4. Financial and operational capacity and exclusion</h4><div class=\"eui-u-mt-s\">Applicants which are subject to an EU exclusion decision or in one of the following exclusion situations that bar them from receiving EU funding can NOT participate<a href=\"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=OJ:L_202402509\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[1]</a>:<ol><li data-list=\"bullet\" class=\"ql-indent-1\">bankruptcy, winding up, affairs administered by the courts, arrangement with creditors, suspended business activities or other similar procedures (including procedures for persons with unlimited liability for the applicant’s debts)</li><li data-list=\"bullet\" class=\"ql-indent-1\">in breach of social security or tax obligations (including if done by persons with unlimited liability for the applicant’s debts)</li><li data-list=\"bullet\" class=\"ql-indent-1\">guilty of grave professional misconduct <a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026/roc_horizon-eic-2026-prize-wip_horizon-eit-2026-prize-wip_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[2]</a>(including if done by persons having powers of representation, decision-making or control, beneficial owners or persons who are essential for the award/implementation of the prize)</li><li data-list=\"bullet\" class=\"ql-indent-1\">committed fraud, corruption, links to a criminal organisation, money laundering, terrorism-related crimes (including terrorism financing), child labour or human trafficking (including if done by persons having powers of representation, decision-making or control, beneficial owners or persons who are essential for the award/implementation of the prize)</li><li data-list=\"bullet\" class=\"ql-indent-1\">shown significant deficiencies in complying with main obligations under an EU procurement contract, grant agreement, prize, expert contract, or similar (including if done by persons having powers of representation, decision-making or control, beneficial owners or persons who are essential for the award/implementation of the prize)</li><li data-list=\"bullet\" class=\"ql-indent-1\">guilty of irregularities within the meaning of Article 1(2) of Regulation No <a href=\"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX:31995R2988&qid=1501598622514\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">2988/95 </a>(including if done by persons having powers of representation, decision-making or control, beneficial owners or persons who are essential for the award/implementation of the prize)</li><li data-list=\"bullet\" class=\"ql-indent-1\">created under a different jurisdiction with the intent to circumvent fiscal, social or other legal obligations in the country of origin or created another entity with this purpose (including if done by persons having powers of representation, decision-making or control, beneficial owners or persons who are essential for the award/implementation of the prize)</li><li data-list=\"bullet\" class=\"ql-indent-1\">intentionally and without proper justification resisted <a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026/roc_horizon-eic-2026-prize-wip_horizon-eit-2026-prize-wip_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[3]</a> an investigation, check or audit carried out by an EU authorising officer (or their representative or auditor), OLAF, the EPPO, or the European Court of Auditors.</li></ol>Applicants will also be refused if it turns out that <a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026/roc_horizon-eic-2026-prize-wip_horizon-eit-2026-prize-wip_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[4]</a>:<ol><li data-list=\"bullet\" class=\"ql-indent-1\">during the award procedure they misrepresented information required as a condition for participating or failed to supply that information</li><li data-list=\"bullet\" class=\"ql-indent-1\">they were previously involved in the preparation of the call and this entails a distortion of competition that cannot be remedied otherwise (conflict of interest).</li></ol> <a href=\"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=OJ:L_202402509\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[1]</a> See Articles 138 and 143 EU Financial Regulation <a href=\"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=OJ:L_202402509\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">2024/2509</a>.<a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026/roc_horizon-eic-2026-prize-wip_horizon-eit-2026-prize-wip_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[2]</a> ‘Professional misconduct’ includes, in particular, the following: violation of ethical standards of the profession; wrongful conduct with impact on professional credibility; breach of generally accepted professional ethical standards; false declarations/misrepresentation of information; participation in a cartel or other agreement distorting competition; violation of IPR; attempting to influence decision-making processes by taking advantage, through misrepresentation, of a conflict of interests, or to obtain confidential information from public authorities to gain an advantage; incitement to discrimination, hatred or violence or similar activities contrary to the EU values where negatively affecting or risking to affect the performance of a legal commitment.<a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026/roc_horizon-eic-2026-prize-wip_horizon-eit-2026-prize-wip_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[3]</a> ‘Resisting an investigation, check or audit’ means carrying out actions with the goal or effect of preventing, hindering or delaying the conduct of any of the activities needed to perform the investigation, check or audit, such as refusing to grant the necessary access to its premises or any other areas used for business purposes, concealing or refusing to disclose information or providing false information.<a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026/roc_horizon-eic-2026-prize-wip_horizon-eit-2026-prize-wip_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[4]</a> See Article 143(1) EU Financial Regulation <a href=\"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=OJ:L_202402509\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">2024/2509</a>.</div></div><div><h4>5a. Evaluation and award: Award criteria, scoring and thresholds</h4><div class=\"eui-u-mt-s\">If admissible and eligible, the applications will be evaluated and ranked against the following award criteria:<ol><li data-list=\"bullet\">award criterion 1: Breakthrough innovation – the company or organisation founded or cofounded by the applicant is developing a breakthrough innovation focusing, among others, on Deep-tech and Science Technology Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) fields. In presenting their innovation, the applicant should demonstrate what makes this innovation breakthrough in relation to other existing solutions.</li></ol> <ol><li data-list=\"bullet\">award criterion 2: Impact – this innovation addresses a real need or challenge, with significant benefits for people and/or the planet. The applicant will demonstrate how the company’s or organisation’s current performance and growth is driving a positive socio-economic and/or environmental impact, among others, in terms of wellbeing, education, profit, or job creation.</li></ol> <ol><li data-list=\"bullet\">award criterion 3: Inspiration – the applicant is an inspiring leader, who has played a pivotal role in the success of the company or organisation and is a role model empowering other women and girls in realising their full potential. The applicant should, for example, highlight her efforts to promote gender balance within the company, organisation or beyond, and/or to advocate for innovative initiatives that have positively contributed to gender equality in, e.g., access to finance, networks, product design, education and contributes to a gender-responsive innovation.</li></ol> <div class=\"quill-better-table-wrapper\"><table class=\"quill-better-table\" style=\"width: 357px;\"><colgroup><col width=\"138\"><col width=\"119\"><col width=\"100\"></col></col></col></colgroup><tbody><tr data-row=\"1\"><td data-row=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"1\" data-cell-bg=\"rgb(217, 217, 217)\" style=\"background-color: rgb(217, 217, 217);\">Award criteria</td><td data-row=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"1\" data-cell-bg=\"rgb(217, 217, 217)\" style=\"background-color: rgb(217, 217, 217);\">Minimum pass score</td><td data-row=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"1\" data-cell-bg=\"rgb(217, 217, 217)\" style=\"background-color: rgb(217, 217, 217);\">Maximum score</td></tr><tr data-row=\"2\"><td data-row=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"1\" data-cell-bg=\"rgb(242, 242, 242)\" style=\"background-color: rgb(242, 242, 242);\">Breakthrough innovation</td><td data-row=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"1\" data-cell-bg=\"rgb(242, 242, 242)\" style=\"background-color: rgb(242, 242, 242);\">6</td><td data-row=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"1\" data-cell-bg=\"rgb(242, 242, 242)\" style=\"background-color: rgb(242, 242, 242);\">10</td></tr><tr data-row=\"3\"><td data-row=\"3\" rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"1\" data-cell-bg=\"rgb(242, 242, 242)\" style=\"background-color: rgb(242, 242, 242);\">Impact</td><td data-row=\"3\" rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"1\" data-cell-bg=\"rgb(242, 242, 242)\" style=\"background-color: rgb(242, 242, 242);\">6</td><td data-row=\"3\" rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"1\" data-cell-bg=\"rgb(242, 242, 242)\" style=\"background-color: rgb(242, 242, 242);\">10</td></tr><tr data-row=\"4\"><td data-row=\"4\" rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"1\" data-cell-bg=\"rgb(242, 242, 242)\" style=\"background-color: rgb(242, 242, 242);\">Inspiration</td><td data-row=\"4\" rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"1\" data-cell-bg=\"rgb(242, 242, 242)\" style=\"background-color: rgb(242, 242, 242);\">6</td><td data-row=\"4\" rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"1\" data-cell-bg=\"rgb(242, 242, 242)\" style=\"background-color: rgb(242, 242, 242);\">10</td></tr><tr data-row=\"5\"><td data-row=\"5\" rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"1\" data-cell-bg=\"rgb(217, 217, 217)\" style=\"background-color: rgb(217, 217, 217);\">Overall (pass) scores</td><td data-row=\"5\" rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"1\" data-cell-bg=\"rgb(217, 217, 217)\" style=\"background-color: rgb(217, 217, 217);\">18</td><td data-row=\"5\" rowspan=\"1\" colspan=\"1\" data-cell-bg=\"rgb(217, 217, 217)\" style=\"background-color: rgb(217, 217, 217);\">30</td></tr></tbody></table></div> Maximum points: 30 points.Individual thresholds: 6/10 points.Overall threshold: 18 points.Applications must pass both the individual thresholds AND the overall threshold. The prize will be awarded to the application ranked 1st, 2nd, and 3rd with the best scores in each category. Other applications will be rejected.The jury’s assessment will be based on Parts A and B of the application form, as well as the video submitted by the applicant.</div></div><div><h4>5b. Evaluation and award: Submission and evaluation processes</h4><div class=\"eui-u-mt-s\">Applications in each category will be subject to a formal evaluation by a jury.If there are more than 500 applications in one category, there will be a pre-selection in that category to select the best 500 applications to pass to jury review. Otherwise, all eligible applications will pass directly to jury review.The pre-selection panel and jury usually have a different composition, but jury members may participate in the pre-selection panel.The pre-selection panel and/or the jury will evaluate each eligible application against the award criteria.For applications with the same score, the pre-selection panel and/ or the jury will determine a priority order according to the following approach: The score for the criterion No 2 will be given a weight of 2 and the score for criterion No 3 will be given a weight of 1.5.If two or more applications still tie for any rank or category at the pre-selection phase, those applications will be admitted to the next phase of the evaluation.If two or more applications still tie for any rank or category at the jury review, those applications will be admitted to the hearings.Up to six best ranked applications in each category will be invited for a hearing with the jury in Brussels. This hearing may take place remotely.If two or more applications still tie for any rank or category, the prize will be equally divided and awarded to all applications with the same score.If two or more applications tie for the first or subsequent ranks, the prize will be equally divided and awarded to all applications with the same score.On the basis of the evaluation by the jury (and after the mandatory checks: ethics review, security scrutiny, legal entity validation, non-exclusion, double funding and plagiarism, etc), the awarding authority will decide on the award of the prize.All applications will be informed about the evaluation result (evaluation result letter). Successful applications will be awarded the prize; the not successful ones will be put on the reserve list or rejected.If you believe that the evaluation procedure was flawed, you can submit a complaint (following the deadlines and procedures set out in the evaluation result letter). Please note that notifications which have not been opened within 10 days after sending will be considered to have been accessed and that deadlines will be counted from opening/access (see also <a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/ftp/tc_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Funding & Tenders Portal Terms and Conditions</a>). Please also be aware that for complaints submitted electronically, there may be character limitations. </div></div><div><h4>5c. Evaluation and award: Indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement</h4><div class=\"eui-u-mt-s\">Deadline for submission: 01 December 2026 – 17:00 CET (Brussels)Evaluation: December 2026 - April 2027Information on the results and awards: April-June 2027 </div></div><div><h4>6. Legal and financial set-up of the prize</h4><div class=\"eui-u-mt-s\">Payment arrangementsThe prize money will be paid to the prize winners after the award ceremony, provided all the requested documents have been submitted. Communication — Dissemination — Visibility of fundingPrize winners must promote the prize and its results, by providing targeted information to multiple audiences (including the media and the public) in a strategic and effective manner.Communication activities related to the prize (including media interviews, press statements, presentations, etc., in electronic form, via traditional or social media, etc.), must acknowledge EU support and display the European flag (emblem) and funding statement (translated into local languages, where appropriate).The emblem must remain distinct and separate and cannot be modified by adding other visual marks, brands or text.Apart from the emblem, no other visual identity or logo may be used to highlight the EU support.When displayed in association with other logos (e.g. of winners or sponsors), the emblem must be displayed at least as prominently and visibly as the other logos.For the purposes of these obligations, the winners may use the emblem without first obtaining approval from the awarding authority. This does not, however, give them the right to exclusive use. Moreover, they may not appropriate the emblem or any similar trademark or logo, either by registration or by any other means.Any communication or dissemination activity related to the prize must use factually accurate information.Moreover, it must indicate the following disclaimer (translated into local languages where appropriate):“Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA). Neither the European Union nor the awarding authority can be held responsible for them.”“Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Insititute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). Neither the European Union nor the awarding authority can be held responsible for them.” IPR — Rights of useThe awarding authority does not obtain ownership of the results produced in the context of the prize.The awarding authority has the right to use non-sensitive information relating to the prize and materials and documents received from the winners (such as pictures or audio-visual material, in paper or electronic form) for information, communication, dissemination and publicity purposes.Photos and videos taken by the awarding authority either in preparation of the award ceremony or during the award ceremony are the sole property of the awarding authority. Checks, audits and investigationsThe awarding authority, the European Commission, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) and the European Court of Auditors (ECA) may carry out checks, audits and investigations in relation to the prize <a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026/roc_horizon-eic-2026-prize-wip_horizon-eit-2026-prize-wip_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[1]</a>.Withdrawal of the prize — Recovery of undue amountsThe awarding authority may withdraw the prize after its award and recover all payments made, if it finds out that:− false information, fraud or corruption was used to obtain it− the prize winners were not eligible or should have been excluded or− the prize winners are in serious breach of their obligations under these Rules of Contest. <a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026/roc_horizon-eic-2026-prize-wip_horizon-eit-2026-prize-wip_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">[1]</a> For the powers of OLAF, EPPO and ECA, see Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 September 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999 (OJ L 248, 18/09/2013, p. 1), Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/1996 of 11 November 1996 concerning on-the-spot checks and inspections carried out by the Commission in order to protect the European Communities' financial interests against fraud and other irregularities (OJ L 292, 15/11/1996, p. 2), Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 of 12 October 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (‘the EPPO’) and Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU (TFEU) and Article 263 of EU Financial Regulation <a href=\"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=OJ:L_202402509\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">2024/2509</a>.</div></div></div><div class=\"eui-u-mt-l\"><h4>Specific conditions</h4> <div class=\"eui-u-mt-s\"><a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026/roc_horizon-eic-2026-prize-wip_horizon-eit-2026-prize-wip_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">European Prize for Women Innovators rules of contest</a></div></div><div class=\"eui-u-mt-l\"><div class=\"eui-u-mt-s\">\n</div><h4>Application and evaluation forms and model grant agreement (MGA):</h4> <div class=\"eui-u-mt-s\">Application form templates — the application form specific to this call is available in the Submission System</div><h4>Additional documents:</h4> <div class=\"eui-u-mt-s\"><a href=\"https://eic.ec.europa.eu/document/download/52598755-1351-4b54-b46b-e2682d0a3aec_en?filename=EIC-Work-Programme-2026.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">EIC Work Programme 2026</a><a href=\"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=OJ:L_202402509\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509</a><a href=\"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX:32021R0695\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HE Framework Programme and Rules for Participation Regulation 2021/695</a><a href=\"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX:32021D0764\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HE Specific Programme Decision 2021/764</a><a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/guidance/rules-lev-lear-fca_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Rules for Legal Entity Validation, LEAR Appointment and Financial Capacity Assessment</a><a href=\"https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual</a><a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/ftp/tc_en.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Funding & Tenders Portal Terms and Conditions</a><a href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/legalnotice\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Funding & Tenders Portal Privacy Statement</a></div></div>" ], "programmeDivision": [ "43121697", "43108390", "43121633", "43121666", "43121687" ], "specificObjective": [], "allowPartnerSearch": [ "true" ], "frameworkProgramme": [ "43108390" ], "esDA_FirstIngestDate": [ "2026-09-02T00:03:51.932+0200" ], "crossCuttingPriorities": [] }

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