EIT Category
Summary
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is an independent EU body. We increase Europe’s ability to innovate by nurturing entrepreneurial talent and supporting new ideas.
The mission is to:
- Increase Europe’s competitiveness, its sustainable economic growth and job creation by promoting and strengthening cooperation among leading business, education and research organisations.
- Power innovation and entrepreneurship in Europe by creating environments for creative and innovative thoughts to thrive.
Programme Name
Programme Description
Horizon Europe is the European Union (EU) funding programme for the period 2021 – 2027, which targets the sectors of research and innovation. The programme’s budget is around € 95.5 billion, of which € 5.4 billion is from NextGenerationEU to stimulate recovery and strengthen the EU’s resilience in the future, and € 4.5 billion is additional aid.
Call
Detailed Call Description
The prize seeks to increase public awareness of the central role women play in research and innovation in Europe, to create role models for women and girls (as well as for men and boys), and change the narrative about women in leadership.
Eligibility For Participation Notes
Applicants must be established in an EU Member State (including overseas countries and territories) or in countries associated to Horizon Europe.
In order to be eligible, the applicant must be:
- a woman
- legally established in one of the following eligible countries:
- EU Member States (including overseas countries and territories, OCTs)
- countries associated to the Horizon Europe programme
The applicant must be the founder or co-founder of the company or organisation.
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, and registered or incorporated at least two years before the call year.
Applicants who have already received an EU or Euratom prize cannot receive a second prize for the same activities.
In addition, those applying for the EIT category must have a direct link to the EIT Community / one of the existing Knowledge and Innovation Communities.
Programme Category
EU Competitive ProgrammesTotal Budget
the winner is awarded €50 000, and two runners-up are awarded €30 000 and €20 000 respectively.Thematic Categories
- Environment and Climate Change
- Research, Technological Development and Innovation
- Small-Medium Enterprises and Competitiveness
Eligibility for Participation
- Economically Inactive Women
- Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
Call Opening Date
15/06/2023Call Closing Date
27/09/2023National Contact Point(s)
Research and Innovation Foundation
29a Andrea Michalakopoulou, 1075 Nicosia,
P.B. 23422, 1683 Nicosia
Telephone: +357 22205000
Fax: +357 22205001
Email: support@research.org.cy
Website: https://www.research.org.cy/en/
Contact Persons:
George Christou
Scientific Officer
Email: gchristou@research.org.cy
Nedi Kaffa
Scientific Officer
Email: nkaffa@research.org.cy
EU Contact Point
Questions regarding the Women Innovators and Rising Innovators categories should be sent to EISMEA-WIP@ec.europa.eu
Questions for the EIT category should be sent to eit-awards@eit.europa.eu
