The opportunities created by new technologies and disruptive innovations promise to accelerate the transition to a green and digital economy. But Europe risks missing out on these opportunities if women are overlooked as a source of innovation and creative talent.

The European Prize for Women Innovators celebrates the women entrepreneurs behind Europe's most ground-breaking innovations. The prize rewards women from across the EU and countries associated to Horizon Europe, whose disruptive innovations are driving positive change for people and planet.

The 'Women Innovators' category is open to all women founders and co-founders from across the EU and Associated Countries. The winner is awarded EUR 100 000, and two runners-up are awarded EUR 70 000 a