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The overarching goal of Women Tech EU is to support women founders and entrepreneurs leading deep tech start-ups from Europe to grow into tomorrow’s tech leaders and to put women at the forefront of deep tech in Europe.

The first open call runs from 18 March 2024 until 20 May 2024 and will select and empower 40 women-led deep tech early-stage start-ups that will contribute to the green, digital and social transition in line with the European objectives.

The call is open to women entrepreneurs from all over the European Union and Horizon Europe associated countries who meet the eligibility criteria described in the call documents. With EUR 75 000 funding (non-diluting finance) and a personalized business development programme, the project will be paving the way for these innovators to shine as leaders in deep tech innovation across Europe.

Beyond the funding, the programme of services that will be offered will include:

• Service 1 Female mentors (one meeting per month during 6 months)
• Service 2 Investor outreach and pitch preparation
• Service 3 Investor and Export Readiness Check
• Service 4 Soft Skills Training
• Service 5 Sales Strategy & Execution
• Service 6 Environmental Impact Assessment:
• Service 7 Corporate Access