Women driving innovation: 9 finalists could win big in the 2025 European Prize for Women Innovators 

The nine finalists for the 2025 European Prize for Women Innovators have been announced on Thursday (today), heralding the trailblazers of innovation around the region. The European Prize for Women Innovators is jointly awarded by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and the European Innovation Council (EIC). Through this collaboration, the EIT and EIC are showcasing a large pool of women innovators, offering more opportunities for exceptional leaders, and providing inspiring role models for women and girls everywhere.

First launched in 2011, the European Prize for Women Innovators celebrates the women behind groundbreaking innovations. Over the years, more than 30 women scientists and entrepreneurs have been awarded, with over 100 shortlisted for the final. These women serve as role models, breaking barriers and shifting the narrative around women in leadership

As the competition reaches its final stage, anticipation builds to see which of the finalists will rise to the top. The winners of the 2025 European Prize for Women Innovators will be revealed at the EIC Summit on 3rd April 2025.

Eligible applications have been evaluated on three criteria: Breakthrough innovation, where the applicant’s company leads disruptive advancements in deep-tech and STEM fields within the EU or Horizon Europe-associated countries; impact, as the innovation addresses significant challenges with benefits for people and the planet; and inspiration, with the applicant serving as a pivotal leader and role model, empowering women and girls.

Check out the finalists here.