Bratislava, March 2025
The Open Horizons journey officially began with an energetic kick-off meeting in Bratislava. It brought together the full consortium in charge of this special €1.2 million Horizon Europe initiative. The project, launched in February 2025, is fully set up to support women-led deeptech startups and create strategic bridges with European corporations looking for real solutions.
Sharing a mission, together
The meeting was a moment of alignment and ambition. Consortium partners – PEDAL Consulting, Sploro, InnovX, and Migros Ticaret – gathered in person to fine-tune objectives, roles, and next steps.
Together, they reaffirmed a shared mission:
Empower women-led innovation and unlock new pathways for growth, funding, and real-world impact in the European deeptech ecosystem.
What’s coming: 3 Open Calls, real challenges, real support and pilots
The two-year plan is ambitious and challenge-driven. Here’s what’s ahead:
- Three Open Calls for women-led startups in deeptech and digital fields
- Up to €55,000 in equity-free funding per startup, with up to 39 funded
- Pilot projects with corporate partners to test real-world solutions
- Mentoring and training on investment readiness, scaling, and corporate collaboration
- Access to an exclusive network of corporates, investors, and tech experts
Backed by industry giants
Open Horizons is already working closely with a strong group of corporate partners, including:
- And many more to come
These champions will bring real-world challenges, support pilots, and help startups grow where innovation meets market need.
Stay tuned as we open new horizons for Europe’s tech future – led by bold, visionary women.
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