Empowering Women in Agrifood (EWA) 2025

About

The Empowering Women in Agrifood (EWA) 2025 programme is a six-month initiative designed to support aspiring female entrepreneurs in the agrifood sector across 13 European countries, offering personalized mentoring, tailored training, financial support, and opportunities for networking and exposure to local and European stakeholders, with applications open until May 25, 2025.

Benefits

• 🎓Training & Mentorship
  Six-month entrepreneurial programme with personalized mentoring
• 🎓Training & Mentorship
  Over 20 hours of expert one-on-one mentoring
• 🎓Training & Mentorship
  Tailored training in entrepreneurship, leadership, and business acumen
• 🤝Networking Opportunities
  Access to a network of peers, investors, and stakeholders
• 💰Financial Support
  €1,000 stipend for participation costs
• 💰Financial Support
  Final prizes of €5,000 and €10,000 for top projects
• 🎤Publicity Opportunities
  Local and European exposure through Demo Days

Eligibility Criteria

• Women aged 18 and above from Albania, Estonia, Greece, Italy, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Türkiye, and Ukraine
• Innovative business idea related to agrifood sector or business founded less than three years ago
• No previous business experience required

Target Region

Albania, Estonia, Greece, Italy, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Türkiye, Ukraine

Target Sector

Agrifood