After the success of the forerunners of the contest in 2011, 2014 and 2016, the Commission intends to continue its drive to spotlight women researchers who have brought outstanding innovations to the market. This year's edition is open to women of any nationality living in a European country* that have founded or co-founded a company with a turnover of at least €100,000. To spotlight a new generation, the 2017 edition will also feature a Rising Innovator category for female entrepreneurs under 35 years old.
There are four prizes in total:
- 1st prize €100,000
- 2nd prize €50,000
- 3rd prize €30,000
- Rising Innovator prize €20,000
A high-level jury will evaluate and select the four winners, who will be announced around International Women's Day, Wednesday 8 March 2017. Deadline for application is 3 November 2016.
European country*: In this case, this includes any EU Member States and countries associated to Horizon 2020, the EU research and innovation programme (2014 – 2020)
