Women TechEU Allies: supporting women-led DeepTech startups across Europe

Women TechEU is a European Union initiative dedicated to supporting women-led DeepTech startups across Europe. Between 2026 and 2028, the programme plans to assist up to 160 startups through €75,000 grants, mentoring, training, networking, and connections with investors and other funding opportunities. The Women TechEU Allies network comprises organizations including investors (e.g., Alma Angels, Antler, Playfair Capital), technology companies (Microsoft, FundingBox), ecosystem organizations (Women in Tech, WomenTechIceland), media partners (TechBBQ, Web Summit), and public institutions.

Members of the Allies network provide startups with valuable connections, expertise, resources, and visibility, including mentoring, knowledge sharing, and access to entrepreneurial communities. Becoming an ally involves registering on the Women TechEU Partner-Hub, where interested organizations can request ally status. Once registered, the Women TechEU Helpdesk team contacts the organization to provide further details and a Memorandum of Understanding, after which the organization officially becomes an ally.

Allies gain access to the Partner-Hub, an online platform connecting startups, investors, and other ecosystem stakeholders. As a result, they can connect with women-led DeepTech startups, participate in events, receive a dedicated ally badge, gain visibility through Women TechEU’s channels, and receive a communications pack for promoting the initiative.