1. Call for Applications Purpose

General Objective:

Tara for Women launches the second edition of its Entrepreneurship Call to design and implement a targeted support program for women founders and entrepreneurs, aiming to boost their leadership in the technology sector. The initiative is aimed at women with a transformative vision and social commitment, supporting disruptive tech-based projects, reducing the gender gap in STEM fields, facilitating access to strategic resources, and strengthening capabilities so participants become references in innovation and sustainable change with social impact.

Call Focus Areas

Biotechnology (divided into five branches):

• Green Biotechnology (Agriculture and Environment): Sustainable crop improvement and agricultural practices.
  Applications: Genetically modified organisms (GMOs), biofertilizers, pest resistance, precision agriculture, biological pest control, and regenerative agriculture using data, drones, and predictive models.
  SDGs: 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), 13 (Climate Action)

• White Biotechnology (Industrial): Cleaner and more efficient industrial processes.
  Applications: Biofuels, bioplastics, industrial enzymes, bioremediation.
  SDGs: 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)

• Blue Biotechnology (Marine Resources): Use of marine organisms for industrial, food, or pharmaceutical purposes.
  Applications: Sustainable aquaculture, marine enzymes, drug discovery through simulations and big data analysis.
  SDGs: 3 (Good Health and Well-being), 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure), 10 (Reduced Inequalities), 14 (Life Below Water)

• Grey Biotechnology (Environment): Environmental conservation and restoration.
  Applications: Wastewater treatment, soil decontamination, and natural resource monitoring platforms.

  SDGs: 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), 15 (Terrestrial ecosystem life)

Technologies for Civil Safety and Resilience

This focus promotes the development and application of advanced technological solutions for protecting critical infrastructure, emergency management, and public safety, with a strictly civilian approach. It aims to strengthen civil resilience—the ability of communities, institutions, and systems to anticipate, withstand, adapt to, and recover from adverse situations such as natural disasters, health crises, or digital threats.

Applications:

• Smart surveillance and monitoring systems (sensors, drones, radars, satellites)

• Cyber protection using AI, blockchain, and predictive analytics

• Emergency robotics and automation (autonomous vehicles, rescue robots)

• Virtual and augmented reality platforms for training in civil protection and crisis management
  SDGs: 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure), 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)

Technologies for Sustainable Development

This focus supports the development of technological solutions that accelerate the transition to a sustainable, resilient, low-carbon economy. Priority is given to projects addressing key challenges such as energy security, carbon valorization, and waste elimination, aligned with environmental regulations and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Energy Management: Innovative solutions for optimizing the generation, storage, and distribution of renewable energy (solar, wind, hydro, geothermal) to enhance energy security and prevent blackouts.

Applications:

• Smart energy storage systems (advanced batteries, distributed storage)

• Demand forecasting platforms using AI and sensors

• Microgrids and decentralized networks

• Integration of renewables with backup systems for operational continuity

Carbon Capture and Valorization Technologies: Development of technologies that not only capture CO₂ from industrial or atmospheric sources but also transform it into valuable resources for sustainable applications.

Applications:

• Smart CO₂ capture and storage

• Agricultural use of CO₂ in greenhouses

• Conversion of CO₂ into biofuels, construction materials, biodegradable plastics

• Circular industrial processes using CO₂ as raw material

Technologies for Circular Economy and Buried Waste Elimination: This focus promotes technologies that close the material lifecycle, avoiding landfill disposal. Projects that encourage reuse, advanced recycling, and product traceability are prioritized.

Applications:

• Advanced recycling technologies for complex materials (textiles, electronics, mixed plastics)

• Digital platforms for product and waste traceability

• Alternatives to landfilling: energy recovery, composting, industrial reuse

• Circular product design: tools for creating dismantlable, recyclable, or reusable products
  

  SDGs: 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure), 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), 13 (Climate Action), 15 (Terrestrial ecosystem life)

2. Participant Profile

• Women over 18 years old

• National or international entrepreneurs

• Ambitious, proactive teams with a global vision

• Eligible Project Stages:

Seed Stage Projects:

Early-stage projects with high growth potential. These are characterized by:

• The product or service is under development

• A business idea has already been validated

• Initial funding is being sought (typically from angel investors, incubators, or seed funds)

• The founding team is being formed or consolidated

• MVP = Minimum Viable Product

Defined MVP Stage:

Projects that have moved beyond the idea phase and have clearly defined their value proposition. In this stage:

• A functional MVP design exists

• Key features needed to validate the product with real users have been identified

• The team is actively working on MVP development, though it is not yet operational

Functional MVP Stage:

Projects that already have an operational and demonstrable MVP. These are characterized by:

• The MVP is up and running and has been tested with real users

• Initial market feedback has been gathered, and the team is looking to scale or consolidate the model

• The team is ready to receive mentorship, visibility, networking, and financial support to accelerate growth

3. Required Documentation

Complete Pitch Deck: You will prepare a visual presentation in PDF format that clearly and attractively summarizes the key aspects of your project or startup. It must include:

• Project Summary: What you do and why it matters.
  Briefly explain what your project does and why it is relevant.
  It should grab attention from the start and reflect your purpose and vision.

• Problem: What need you are solving.
  Clearly describe the need, challenge, or “pain point” you are addressing.
  Include data or examples that show it is a real and relevant problem.

• Solution: Your product or service.
  Present your product or service as the answer to the problem.
  Explain how it works, what makes it effective, and the value it provides.

• Business Model: How you generate revenue.
  Detail how you currently generate or plan to generate income, including sales channels, pricing, revenue sources, and economic sustainability. For example:

  • How do you generate revenue?

    Monthly subscription for platform use (XXX model).

    Annual licenses for large institutions.

    Additional services such as algorithm customization or technical training.

  • What channels do you use to reach your customers?

    Partnerships with associations.

    Participation in trade fairs.

    Digital marketing targeted at sector professionals.

  • What is your cost structure?

    Software development and maintenance.

    Cloud infrastructure.

    Technical and sales team.

    Legal and regulatory costs, etc.

• Target Market: Who you are targeting and market size.
  Define your target audience: customer profile, market segment, geographic location.
  Include market size and growth potential.

• Competitive Advantage: What makes you different or better.
  Explain what sets you apart from existing solutions.
  This could be technology, approach, team, partnerships, intellectual property, etc.

• Team: Who is behind the project.
  Introduce the key people in the project: names, roles, relevant experience.
  Explain why this team is the right one to bring the idea to life.

• Financial Projections: Revenue, expenses, growth.
  Include estimates for revenue, expenses, and growth over the next 1 to 3 years.
  They don’t need to be exact, but should be realistic and aligned with your model.
  Investment Needs: How much you need and what for.

  Indicate how much capital you need, how you will invest it, and the impact you expect to achieve.
  Be specific: tech development, marketing, hiring, etc.

• Elevator Pitch (max. 2 minutes)
  Designed to spark immediate interest from potential investors, partners, mentors, or clients.
  It should communicate the value of your proposal quickly and memorably, opening doors to deeper conversations or collaborations.

What should it include?

• Who you are and what you do

• What problem you solve and why it matters

• What your solution is and what makes it unique

• Who it’s for (your target market)

• What you need (investment, support, partnerships, etc.)