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The Women TechEU scheme is an EU-funded project supporting women leading deep tech startup companies from Europe. 

Our mission is to foster inclusive innovation by supporting women-led startups, including under-represented deep tech sectors and European regions. We believe that diversity drives innovation, and we are here to provide women in deep tech with more opportunities, resources, and support in order to build market-shaping companies at global level. 

Between 2026-2028, the current project consortium will run a continuous open call with 4 cut-off dates. Following a rigorous evaluation process, 160 total beneficiaries will be selected. Each beneficiary will receive €75k grants (non-dilutive finance), as well as a tailored package of mentorship, training, expert guidance, matchmaking and networking opportunities, and support in bridging the gap to other EIC funding and support schemes. 

The programme’s beneficiaries, from all cohorts, will continue to be supported via the Women TechEU Alumni community.  

Help Shape the Next Generation of Women-Led Deep Tech Startups 

Women TechEU is seeking experienced mentors to support promising women-led deep tech startups across Europe. If you have expertise in entrepreneurship, innovation, investment, business growth, or deep-tech sectors, we invite you to join our pool of mentors and contribute to the success of Europe’s emerging women innovators. 

As a Women TechEU mentor, you will provide guidance, strategic insights, and practical support to founders as they navigate key business and technology challenges, helping them accelerate their growth and maximise their impact. 

Who Should Apply? 

We welcome applications from experienced professionals who have expertise in areas such as: 

• Business strategy and business modelling 

• Product development 

• Marketing and sales 

• Fundraising and investor relations 

• Innovation strategy 

• Pitch preparation 

• Impact maximisation 

• Financing and growth planning 

• Deep-tech commercialisation 

We are particularly interested in mentors with experience as: 

• Founders and entrepreneurs 

• Angel investors and venture capital professionals 

• Advisory board members 

• Senior business leaders and executives 

• Startup mentors, coaches, and accelerator experts 

• Deep-tech specialists across a range of technology domains 

Mentoring Commitment 

Selected mentors will be matched with Women TechEU awardees based on their expertise and the specific needs of participating startups. 

Mentors will be expected to: 

• Attend a mandatory onboarding session on 2 November 2026 

• Participate in mentoring activities between December 2026 and May 2027 

• Deliver up to five one-hour mentoring sessions per assigned mentee 

If you are passionate about supporting women entrepreneurs and strengthening Europe’s deep-tech ecosystem, we encourage you to submit your application before the deadline. 

Applications Close: 28 September 2026, 12:00 CET