Are you a female founder of a deep tech startup from one of the 16 European countries with emerging innovation ecosystems? Join the EPIC-X project and seize the opportunity to receive €60,000 in support and access to world-class mentorship.
 

The open call launches in August 2025, so don’t miss your chance to bring your innovation to the forefront of Europe.

What do you get as a selected participant?

In August 2025, 20 promising deep tech startups led by women will be selected, which will get access to:

• €40,000 in grant funding to develop your solution,

• €20,000 in vouchers to access expert services,

• A place in the exclusive Acceleration+ programme.

The Acceleration+ programme (6 months of intensive support) includes:

• A personalised roadmap tailored to your vision and goals,

• Monthly operational support sessions and 1:1 mentoring from over 100 top experts,

• Masterclasses, meetups, and intensive networking with innovators across Europe,

• Access to investors and innovation ecosystems,

• Demo Day to showcase your progress in a pitch and scale your venture.

This programme gives you the tools to not only accelerate your deep tech solution but also to strategically position it in the European market.
 

EPIC-X aims to reshape the European innovation landscape by putting women-led deep tech innovation at the centre of change. Find out more about EPIC-X here.

Want to be one of the selected startups?

Applications open in August 2025. Leave us your contact details, and we’ll notify you as soon as the call is live.
 

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