Women TechEU Funded by the European Union

Supporting women leading deep tech startups from Europe to grow into tomorrow's tech leaders and putting women at the forefront of deep tech in Europe.

The Women TechEU programme continues to invest €12 million in equity-free grants between 2026 and 2028, which will support a new cohort of 160 women-led deep tech companies. We also provide a holistic business support service programme to each beneficiary.

Open Call: €75,000 equity-free grant

6-month business development programme

160 women-led deep tech startups

Women TechEU as a scheme

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The Allies Community brings together organisations from across Europe united in supporting women-led deep tech startups. Investors, ecosystem builders, media partners, EU projects, and public institutions collaborate to create more opportunities for women in deep tech. Together, we are building a stronger, more inclusive ecosystem that empowers women to shape the future of innovation.

Explore the diverse group of stakeholders already part of this movement or contact us today to join the community.

Accelerating Growth – The Business Development Programme

A comprehensive growth ecosystem where Women TechEU provides lifelong mentoring and investor access, featuring a dedicated business acceleration track powered by InnovX to ensure total corporate and market alignment.

What we do

Assigned Mentoring & Trainings

Masterclasses, 1:1 expert support, and dedicated Pre-Accelerator training.

Bilateral meetings with business angels and corporates through our associated partners network.

What startups deliver

Support in obtaining follow-on funding

6-Month Development Roadmap

Preparation to investment

The Consortium

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Funded by the European Union

The Women TechEU scheme is an EU-funded project supporting women leading deep tech startup companies from Europe

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