Women TechEU 2 EIC is an EU-funded project designed to support women-led early-stage deep tech startups from Europe. Through the programme, selected startups will receive €75,000 in non-dilutive funding, together with a personalised business development programme including mentoring, coaching and training.

The new Women TechEU 2 EIC call will follow a two-stage application process. Applicants must first complete the Eligibility Strand to verify that they meet the programme’s participation requirements. Eligible applicants will then be invited to submit a Full Proposal.

Women TechEU 2 EIC – Eligibility Strand

Opening date: 1 June 2026
Cut-off dates: Weekly cut-offs every Tuesday at 17:00 CE(S)T, Brussels time
First cut-off: 30 June 2026 at 17:00 CEST
Final cut-off: 13 July 2027 at 17:00 CEST

The Eligibility Strand is the first step in the Women TechEU application process. It is designed to confirm whether applicants comply with the programme’s eligibility requirements before progressing to the Full Proposal stage.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to read the Guidelines for Applicants carefully before applying and to submit their eligibility application well in advance of the relevant cut-off date. Results of the eligibility check will be communicated through the Sploro Platform no later than one week after the cut-off to which the application was submitted