Europe is witnessing a technological revolution, with women entrepreneurs leading the charge! TechUkraine is part of the consortium of the EmpoWomen Programme which is thrilled to announce the results of its second Open Call. It attracted a record-breaking 251 applications, a 48% increase compared to last year. This highlights the growing interest and potential of women in the deep-tech sector.
Following a rigorous selection process, 14 pioneering women-led startups have earned a spot in this transformative initiative. They will receive tailored acceleration, mentorship, non-repayable funding, services, and prizes to accelerate their growth and achieve global success.
Meet the Star-Studded Lineup of the Second EmpoWomen Cohort:
- eDynamics Technologies LDA (Portugal), Joana Figueiredo: AI-driven musculoskeletal fatigue monitoring for injury prevention in sports and industries.
- PURR.AI, Lda (Portugal), Irina Moreira: An AI-powered platform revolutionizing drug discovery for age-related neurological diseases.
- Enhanced Fertility Europe Unipessoal (Portugal), Andreia Trigo: AI-driven fertility diagnostics to optimize treatments and improve success rates.
- Corium Biotech (Portugal), Maria João Gonçalves Maia: Sustainable cellular leather solutions for eco-friendly luxury fashion.
- W2W – Wearify LLC (Armenia), Karine Martirosyan: AI and AR-powered 3D virtual fitting rooms for enhanced online shopping experiences.
- AlongRoute Data IKE (Greece), Georgia Kalantzi: AI-enhanced marine weather forecasting to optimize shipping routes and reduce emissions.
- Wasit OÜ (Estonia), Miryam Adni: A fintech platform connecting small-scale farmers with retail investors for sustainable agriculture.
- Centrum Cognitio d.o.o. (Slovenia), Maja Gselman: AI-powered mental health solutions optimizing therapy through predictive analytics.
- Shin Rai Robotics (Poland), Natalia Lemarquis: Robotics and XR-driven automation solutions for manufacturing efficiency.
- AMYGDALA HEALTH OU (Estonia), Hana Cosic: AI-driven digital lifestyle modification for (pre)heart disease management.
- Helios Bilim ve Teknoloji A.S. (Türkiye), Gizem Uysal: Nanotechnology solutions for efficient CO₂ capture and recovery.
- Veles Sense doo Beograd (Serbia), Marina Ljubenovic: AI and drone-based vineyard stress detection for sustainable winemaking.
- SIA “SkinFuture” (Latvia), Aiga Salmina: Natural UV protection and skincare solutions leveraging advanced materials.
- TAY Yazilim Teknolojileri A.S. (Türkiye), Özgür Özdemir: AI-powered radar sensors reducing energy consumption and enabling health applications.
What’s Next for the Participants?
For six months, the startups will receive support from Startup Wise Guys, including webinars, events, specialized training, and mentorship from Business Angels Europe. A Demo Day will be held in October 2025, providing direct connections with angel investors and venture capitalists. Additionally, each startup will receive services, awards, and €45,000 in equity-free funding.
“We are proud to kick off the 2nd EmpoWomen Cohort, bringing together trailblazing women entrepreneurs driving advancements in AI, fintech, sustainability, health tech, and more,” stated the EmpoWomen Programme project team and consortium partners (Sploro, Startup Wise Guys, Business Angels Europe, TechUkraine).
Key activities for the coming weeks have been mapped out, officially launching the 6-month acceleration program to support business growth and the global impact of these startups.
Ladies, may this transformative journey elevate you to exciting new heights!
Source: EmpoWomen
