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.
 

What do you gain as a selected participant?

• €40,000 in non-repayable funding for the development of your solution,
• €20,000 dedicated exclusively to business mentoring,
• Opportunities for cross-border collaboration, training, and visibility at European events, including the EPIC-X Demo Day,
• A place in the exclusive Acceleration+ program.

Application and eligibility

If your startup:

• Was founded before 1 January 2024,
• Operates in one of the moderate or emerging innovator countries according to the European Innovation Scoreboard 2023,
• Has at least one female founder or executive team member with significant decision-making influence,
• Has already achieved product-market fit or received seed investment,
• And has a prepared business mentoring plan,

then this call is an opportunity not to be missed.

🕐 Application deadline: 5 January 2026, 17:00 (CET)

💰 Total budget: €1.2 million
💡 Funding per startup: €60,000 non-repayable (including €20,000 for mentoring)

This program allows you to not only accelerate your deep tech solution but also strategically position it on the European market.

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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.

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