The European Innovation Council (EIC) is, in partnership with the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT), pleased to announce the launch of the 4th cohort of the EIC Women Leadership Programme (EIC WLP). Building on the success from the previous editions, this cohort, running from March to May 2024, will offer EIC and EIT female leaders the tools and support to enhance their leadership and entrepreneurship skills.
The EIC WLP supports, inspires, and empowers female innovators. This cohort will provide the selected leaders with a set of training and networking events, as well as business coaching and mentoring opportunities for career and business development.
If you would like to boost up your leadership and entrepreneurial skills, apply until 21 January 2024, EOD!
Got your attention? Check out the testimonials from previous participants below or watch the recording of the last EIC WLP Closing Ceremony here.
Key components of the programme
- Training Sessions: deep diving into a variety of leadership and entrepreneurial topics
- Networking Events: expanding your contacts into the business world
- Coaching Scheme: addressing your business challenges
- Mentoring Scheme: unlocking your personal career development
Before applying, please check the timeline of the EIC WLP activities below to ensure your availability.
| Application deadline | 21 January (EOD) |
| Confirmation of participation | 9 February |
| Introductory workshop | 20 February (online) |
| Kick-off meeting | 5 March (online) |
| Weekly Training Sessions | March – May (mornings, online) |
| 2 Networking events | March – April (online) |
| In-person Training Session & Networking event | EIC Summit, 18 & 19 March (Brussels)* |
| Closing Ceremony | May (online) |
*Please kindly note that the EIC or EIT will not cover your travel & logistic expenses to attend the in-person event in Brussels.
Eligibility criteria
The 4th cohort of the EIC Women Leadership Programme is dedicated exclusively to female leaders who are in a founding team and/or chief positions (CEOs or other C-suite managers) of companies, established at least 2 years before the call deadline, and awarded or supported under the following EIC or EIT schemes:
- SME Instrument Phase I and Phase II,
- EIC Transition,
- EIC Pathfinder,
- EIC Accelerator,
- Seal of Excellence under Horizon Europe,
- Women TechEU and
- EIT Programmes (all KICs).
We are looking forward to welcoming you into our community of female innovators and providing you with the programme services taking your business career into the next level.