Call for applications dedicated to supporting female entrepreneurs with refugee backgrounds across Europe.

About this grant

Call for applications dedicated to supporting female entrepreneurs with refugee backgrounds across Europe. This initiative seeks to honor women who are driving significant local or national impact through their leadership, creativity, and innovative business solutions. To qualify for these awards, applicants must be women aged 18 or older who reside in the UK, Switzerland, or one of several European and neighboring nations. Eligible businesses must have been trading for at least 12 months with a product or service already in the market. Additionally, the applicant must hold at least 51% ownership of their registered entity and maintain a professional physical or digital presence. This year, the programme will select 30 winners to join the 2026 cohort. Each pioneer will receive a range of resources designed to accelerate their growth, including: a cash grant of €2K or £2K (as part of a total €60K microgrant pool); and exclusive access to business mentorship and tailored language courses.

How to apply

1. 1Verify eligibility criteria, including applicant type (e.g., SMEs, consortia), geographic requirements, and funding rates (often 40-100% co-financing).
2. 2Form a consortium if required (e.g., minimum partners from multiple countries for collaborative projects).
3. 3Register as a user and your organization on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal to obtain a Participant Identification Code (PIC).
4. 4Download templates, prepare Part A (administrative data) and Part B (technical description, budget, impact), and run validation checks.
5. 5Submit online before the deadline; track via confirmation email and code, with evaluation taking 3-6 months.
6. 6Visit https://eufundingportal.eu for application details

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