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EIC Women Leadership Programme 7th Cohort: Calling women researchers and entrepreneurs in early-stage ventures.

Application Deadline: 15 December 2024 

Applications are now open for the 7th Cohort EIC Women Leadership Programme. The European Innovation Council (EIC) is pleased to announce the launch of the 7th cohort of the EIC Women Leadership Programme (EIC WLP). Building on the success from the previous editions, this cohort running from February to April 2025, is open to researchers and entrepreneurs in early-stage ventures. It will serve the needs of researchers, and junior entrepreneurs (2 years or younger start-ups), by helping them validate and grow their early business ideas. It will provide valuable guidance on key business aspects, such as business set up, business model development and validation, access to early financing, etc. Each participant will get access to a mentor and business coach and will have the opportunity to expand their network through online events.  

Key components of the programme  

  1. Training Sessions: deep-diving into a variety of leadership and research topics. 
  2. Networking Events: expanding your contacts into the research and business world. 
  3. Coaching Scheme: addressing your research projects challenges. 
  4. Mentoring Scheme: unlocking your personal career development. 

Eligibility criteria  

The 7th cohort of the EIC Women Leadership Programme is dedicated exclusively to women researchers and young entrepreneurs (2 years or younger startups). Eligible candidates have benefitted from one of the following schemes:  

Researchers:  

  • EIC Pathfinder   
  • EIC Transition   
  • FTI under Horizon 2020 
  • FET Open and FET Proactive under Horizon 2020 

(Co-)founders and managers (CEOs, CTOs, CFOs, COOs, CCOs, etc.) in early-stage ventures (younger than 2 years):  

  • EIC Accelerator 
  • Women TechEU 
  • Seal of Excellence under Horizon Europe 

Timeline

Before applying, please check the timeline of the EIC WLP activities below to ensure your availability: 

12 November 2024 Launch Open Call for Applications 
21 November 2024 9:00-10:00 AM CET Info session about the programme  You can register here!  
15 December 2024 Application deadline  
20 January 2025 Confirmation of participation      
18 February 2025 09:30-11:00 CET Introductory workshop and welcome to the programme, online 
3-4 March 2025  Kick-off bootcamp, Barcelona, Spain Optional: join MWC Barcelona 5-6 March 2025. While this event is organized independently, we highly encourage you to seize this opportunity.  Please note that travel and accommodation costs are to be covered by the participant.  
March-April 2025 Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 CET Weekly Training sessions (8 in total) and networking activities, online  
24 April 2025 Closing Ceremony 
29 April 2025 Pitching event for selected startups, online 

More Info: EIC Women Leadership Programme

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