Equity-free grants to support women-led deep tech SMEs as well as a personalised business development programme.
Women TechEU is a European Union project that supports early-stage deep tech start-ups led by women. It provides targeted funding and a tailored business development plan to empower female entrepreneurs and foster gender diversity in the tech industry.
The fourth call in the programme is now open for applications. Successful applicants can receive a €75,000 non-dilutive grant, and access to a personalised business development programme, including mentoring, coaching, targeted training and more.
To apply, start-ups must
- be women-led
- be early-stage
- be in the deep tech sector
- have raised less than €1 million in equity
- be based in an EU member state or Horizon Europe-associated country
Find out more about the Women TechEU programme and how to apply.
Applications for the fourth call will close at 4pm on Monday 4 August 2025.
First published 19 June 2025