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Open Horizons project - First Call - European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) Open Horizons project - First Call Open Horizons, a Horizon Europe-financed initiative, has officially launched its first Open Call for funding of women-led start-ups.
Publication date 11 June 2025 in the Open Horizons website Opening date 11 June 2025 Deadline model Single-stage Deadline date 21 August 2025, 17:00 (CEST) Open Horizons, a Horizon Europe-financed initiative, has officially launched its first Open Call for funding of women-led start-ups. Those operating in deep tech and digital innovation can apply for unique financial support from 11 June to 21 August 2025.
Successful applicants will receive: Up to €55 000 in equity-free funding, Tailored mentoring and strategic matchmaking, Opportunities to co-design and test paid pilot projects with major European corporates. This is the first of three Open Calls under the project’s broader €1. 2 million mission to boost female entrepreneurship in tech and bridge Europe’s innovation gap.
The focus is on real-world business needs in sectors like AI, Green Tech, Blockchain, and Advanced Materials. To be eligible, startups must: Be based in an EU Member State or a Horizon Europe-associated country, Operate in deep tech or digital innovation, Be led by at least one woman in a key executive role (CEO, CTO or Founder) with a minimum 25% ownership, Be in inception or early-growth stage.
The deadline for the submission of applications is 21 August 2025, 17. 00 CEST. All detailed information can be found at the project website: https://www.
openhorizonsproject. eu A European initiative funded under Horizon Europe, Open Horizons is designed to support women-led startups in deep tech and digital innovation from 2025 to 2027. The main goal is to bridge the gender and funding gap by providing equity-free funding, hands-on mentoring, and opportunities to co-create pilot projects with major corporates.
The project is coordinated by PEDAL Consulting, s. r. o.
(Slovakia), with partners SPLORO (Spain), InnovX (Romania), and Migros Ticaret (Türkiye). Together, they bring expertise in cascade funding, business acceleration, and open innovation.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Women-led startups in deep tech and digital innovation sectors. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.