The project aims to enhance market presence of women-led startups, boost access to funding and investment, facilitate ecosystem integration and support, promote inclusion and diversity in the tech sector, accelerate innovation and sustainable growth. It will distribute 1.2 million eur in FSTP to 40 women-led startups (60% coming from widening countries), offer them tailored support services (Phase 1 and Phase 2 packages such as training, consultancy, networking), and raise awareness on women leadership. WE-RISE targets women-led startups in widening countries and beyond, working on deeptech solutions in greentech, climatetech and agritech fields.
Project partners:
- G-FORCE (Slovakia);
- BPI FRANCE (France),
- TORO VENTURES (Spain),
- Sunrise Tech Park (Lithuania)
Project duration: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2026
The project WE-RISE (101193381) is funded by the Horizon Europe European Innovation Ecosystems program Startup Europe call.
