04 Feb 2025
Commission unveils 19 semi-finalists for 2025 European Prize for Women Innovators

On 4 February 2025, the European Commission announced the semi-finalists for the 2025 European Prize for Women Innovators, celebrating exceptional women entrepreneurs driving innovation and shaping the future of Europe . The winners will be revealed at the European Innovation Council Summit on 3 April 2025. The competition features three categories: the Women Innovators Prize, open to women of all nationalities based in EU Member States and Associated Countries who have founded a successful company; the Rising Innovators Prize, which celebrates exceptional women under 35; and the EIT Women leadership prize, for exceptional women of the EIT Community.
The Women Innovators Prize, funded under the Horizon Europe framework programme, is a key initiative supporting the European Innovation Agenda’s goal of fostering inclusivity and excellence in innovation. It is presented jointly by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and the European Innovation Council (EIC).