Open RIS Call for Women Innovators in Manufacturing

Call for LEADERS - Women Innovators in Manufacturing at EIT RIS competition. Apply until 31 July.

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What is LEADERS

LEADERS is a competition aiming to reach out to support the best women innovators (i.e., professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs) playing a leading role in developing solutions / initiatives addressing manufacturing-related challenges with strong financial, environmental, or societal impact.

In the first round of submissions, 30 applicants will be pre-selected and receive online pitch training. In the second round of submissions, six top-ranked applicants will be invited to a Grand final award ceremony where three winners will receive publicity and prizes in the amount of

1. EUR 10 000
2. EUR 7500
3. EUR 5000

WHO CAN APPLY

EIT Manufacturing invites female innovators (i.e. professionals, researchers or entrepreneurs) from EIT RIS eligible countries who have played a leading role in developing innovative manufacturing-related solutions with strong financial, environmental, or societal impact to apply.

WHAT'S NEXT

• Call opens: 21 July, 2021
• Call closes: 31July 2021 17:00 CET
• 1^st round of evaluation: August 2021
• Online pitch training: September 2021
• Submission video pitch: September 21, 2021
• 2^nd round of evaluation: October 2021
• Grand final awarding ceremony: November 2021

HOW CAN I APPLY

For the first evaluation round, please fill in and complete the online application form in English until 31 July 

You may find the related documents here:

• Apply Here

• Call Document

WHO TO CONTACT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS

Megi Plaku

Before applying, please review the call document which contains all the necessary information for the application!