The European Commission has launched the fifth edition of the “EU Prize for Women Innovators”, which aims to reward female entrepreneurs who have developed innovative projects to bring to market.

Applications are open to women residing in an EU member state or a country associated with Horizon 2020 who have founded a company and received public or private funding for R&I.

Winners will receive cash prizes:

• First Prize: €100,000
• Second Prize: €50,000
• Third Prize: €30,000
• Rising Innovator: €20,000

Applications may be submitted until 15 November.

For further information and to view the winners of previous editions, please visit the official initiative page by clicking here.