II Entrepreneurship Call 2025
Guidelines
Registration Opens: July 01, 2025 at 12:00 pm CEST
Deadline: September 01, 2025 at 12:00 pm CEST
Project Presentation 10 finalists: October 22, 2025
Entrepreneurship Call Purpose
Participant Profile
Required Documentation
Programme Phases
Benefits for Participants
Evaluation Criteria
Support Services for Winners
Application Process and Recommendations
Table Of Contents
Our II Entrepreneurship Call is a dedicated program for women founders and entrepreneurs leading technology-driven, socially committed, and disruptive projects. It aims to strengthen their leadership and strategic capabilities through mentorship, access to economic resources, and a supportive innovation ecosystem. By empowering women with the tools to scale their impact, the program seeks to reduce the gender gap in STEM and position participants as agents of sustainable, high-impact change.
Entrepreneurship Call Purpose
Focus Areas
Biotechnology (Divided Into Five Branches)
Red Biotechnology (Health and Medicine): Applied to human health.
Applications: Immunotherapy, healthcare technologies, personalized nutrition, diagnostic platforms, digital therapies, AI for preventive health.
SDGs: 3 (Good health and well-being), 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure)
Green Biotechnology (Agriculture and Environment): Improvement of crops and sustainable agricultural practices.
Applications: Genetically modified organisms (GMOs), biofertilizers, pest resistance, precision agriculture, biological pest control. Sustainable and regenerative agriculture: Use of data and predictive models to reduce water, fertilizer, and pesticide usage. Plant-based alternatives, blockchain-based traceability, nutrition-tracking apps, food waste management tools, and local food marketplaces.SDGs: 2 (Zero hunger), 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 area promotes the development and application of advanced technological solutions aimed at protecting critical infrastructure, managing emergencies, and ensuring public safety, with a strictly civilian approach. Its goal is to strengthen civil resilience—defined as the ability of communities, institutions, and systems to anticipate, resist, adapt to, and recover from adverse situations such as natural disasters, health crises, or digital threats—without losing essential functionality.
Applications:
Smart surveillance and monitoring systems
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 and application of technological solutions that accelerate the transition toward a sustainable, resilient, and low-carbon economy. It also promotes inclusive economic models and equitable access to essential services. This includes platforms and tools that enable inclusive entrepreneurship, collaborative economies, and reduced barriers to education and services, contributing to a more just and participatory innovation ecosystem. Priority is given to projects addressing key challenges, aligned with environmental regulations and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Applications:
Energy Management: Promotes innovative technological solutions to optimize the generation, storage, and distribution of renewable energies—such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal—with the goal of strengthening energy security and preventing blackouts. Priority is given to projects tackling challenges like efficient storage, grid stability, and energy resilience in both urban and rural contexts.
Smart energy storage systems: Advanced batteries, distributed storage solutions, and load management technologies for uninterrupted supply
Monitoring and demand forecasting platforms: Use of AI and sensors to anticipate consumption spikes and prevent overloads
Microgrids and decentralized networks: Local energy infrastructures that operate autonomously during main grid failures
Integration of renewable sources with backup systems: Combining clean energy with emergency solutions to ensure operational continuity
Smart urban design: Sustainable urban design solutions, collaborative planning tools for architects, inclusive visualization apps, and energy-efficient building practices
Carbon Capture and Valorization Technologies: Supports the development of technologies that not only capture CO₂ from industrial or atmospheric sources, but also transform it into valuable resources for sustainable applications. Priority is given to projects exploring CO₂ use as input for productive, agricultural, or industrial processes—contributing to a low-carbon circular economy.
Smart CO₂ capture and storage: Technologies for secure collection and storage for later use
Agricultural use of CO₂: Greenhouse applications to accelerate crop growth through controlled atmospheric enrichment
CO₂ conversion into useful materials: Transformation into biofuels, building materials, biodegradable plastics, or industrial chemicals
Integration into circular industrial processes: Reuse of CO₂ as raw material in traditionally CO₂-emitting processes
Technologies for Circular Economy and Buried Waste Elimination: Promotes the development of technological solutions to close the material lifecycle and avoid landfill disposal. Aligned with new regulations banning buried waste, it prioritizes projects that encourage reuse, advanced recycling, and product traceability, supporting a truly sustainable circular economy.
Advanced recycling technologies: Innovative processes to recover complex materials (e.g., textiles, electronics, mixed plastics) and reintroduce them into the value chain
Buried waste elimination solutions: Technological alternatives that replace landfilling with energy recovery, composting, or industrial reuse
Circular product design: Tools to create products designed from inception to be disassemblable, recyclable, or reusable. Also includes sustainable fashion tech solutions such as circular fashion, smart textiles, second-hand platforms, virtual fitting apps, and accessibility tools in design
Inclusive Digitalization for Economic Sustainability: Platforms and technologies that drive inclusive entrepreneurship, the collaborative economy, and reduction of access barriers to services.
Automation for SMEs
Impact-driven fintech
Platforms for entrepreneurs
Solutions for financial inclusion and accessible credit
Technologies for Education and Social Inclusion: Digital tools that democratize access to knowledge, personalize learning, and promote territorial and social equity.
Inclusive EdTech
Accessible training
AI applied to education
Solutions for underdeveloped areas or people with disabilities
SDGs: 4 (Quality education), 5 (Gender equality), 7 (Affordable and clean energy), 8 (Decent work and economic growth), 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure), 10 (Reduced inequalities), 11 (Sustainable cities and communities), 12 (Responsible consumption and production), 13 (Climate action), 15 (Life on land)
2. Participant Profile
Women over 18 years old
Ambitious, proactive teams and entrepreneurs with a global vision
The program is open internationally, welcoming participants from anywhere in the world.
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.)
4. Programme Phases
Registration Opens
July 01, 2025
12:00 p.m. CEST
Submission Deadline
September 01, 2025
12:00 p.m. CEST
Top 20 and Top10 Finalists Announcement
October 10, 2025
Top 10 Finalists Project
Presentation
October 22, 2025
Top 5 Winners Announcement
October 22, 2025
Elevator Pitch For
15 Non-Winners From Top 20
October 22, 2025
5. Participant Benefits
Winners
1st place, €30,000
2nd place, €25,000
3rd place, €20,000
4th place, €15,000
5th place, €10,000
Access to mentoring programs (6 months).
Technological support and media visibility.
Participation in strategic partner competitions.
Access to a global network of mentors and investors.
Top 20
2-minute Elevator Pitch for 15 non-winning participants, with the opportunity to attract investors for their project.
6. Evaluation Criteria
Each project will be evaluated on three main criteria:
Impact
The potential of the project to generate a positive change in its environment, its contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and its alignment with the approaches of the call will be assessed.
Excellence
The degree of technological innovation, clarity of objectives, technical and financial feasibility, and originality of the proposal will be assessed.
Implementation
The capacity of the team to implement the project, the experience of the founder, the structure of the team, and the quality of the work plan will be analyzed.
Selection Process
Eligibility review: Applications will be checked for compliance with the basic requirements for participation.
Technical evaluation: A committee of independent experts will evaluate the proposals according to the above criteria.
Selection of finalists: The 20 best proposals will be selected, of which 10 will go forward to the final presentation phase.
Jury presentation: The 10 finalists will present their project in pitch format to a specialised jury.
Announcement of winners: The 5 winners will be announced and the staggered prizes will be awarded.
Elevator Pitch: which will present the 15 non-winning candidates.
7. Support Services for Winners
The 5 winners of the call will have access to a comprehensive 6-month support program designed to strengthen their capabilities, increase the visibility of their projects, and accelerate their growth. This support is structured around the following key services:
Strategic Mentoring:
Access to a personalized mentoring program with professionals from the entrepreneurial, technological, and social impact ecosystem. Sessions will be aimed at strengthening the business model, growth strategy, and leadership of the founders.
Visibility and Positioning:
Promotion of the winning projects through media, social networks, partner events, and strategic platforms. This service aims to increase the visibility of the entrepreneurs and facilitate collaboration opportunities.
Specialized Training:
Access to training content in key areas such as innovation, leadership, sustainability, artificial intelligence, product development, commercial strategy, and fundraising. Sessions will be offered in virtual and/or in-person formats.
Networking and Partnerships:
Participation in networking spaces with actors from the entrepreneurial ecosystem, investors, companies, institutions, and other entrepreneurs. The creation of strategic alliances and collaboration opportunities will be promoted.
Financial Support:
Each winner will receive a tiered monetary prize aimed at boosting the development of their project. This support may be allocated to activities such as technological development, marketing, talent recruitment, or commercial expansion.
Potential Investor Connections:
Winners will have access to opportunities to connect with investment networks allied with the foundation. This service aims to facilitate contact with business angels, seed funds, accelerators, or other entities interested in supporting women-led projects. Participants will receive guidance to present their value proposition clearly, strategically, and aligned with investor ecosystem expectations.
8. Application Process and Recommendations
Documentation and Submission Format
Applications must be submitted exclusively through the official registration platform. Applications sent via email or other means will not be accepted.
Required documents must be submitted in PDF format, and if a video pitch is included, it must be uploaded to a public platform (YouTube) and shared via a visible link with no access restrictions.
Mandatory documentation:
Complete Pitch Deck (PDF)
Elevator Pitch (Maximum 2 minutes)
Completed registration form
Any other document requested on the platform
⚠️ Make sure all links work correctly and that documents remain accessible until the call closes. Incomplete applications or those with inactive links will be considered ineligible.
Registration Form Structure
The online form will be divided into the following sections:
Legal and Contact Information: Personal and organizational data, including full name, email, phone number, role in the project, legal name of the entity, address, and logo.
Impact: Project contribution to the SDGs (social, environmental, and/or economic).
Ethics: Statement on the use of data, biological materials, and ethical considerations of the project.
Commitment Statement: Confirmation of the truthfulness of the information, commitment to participation, and absence of conflicts of interest.
Recommendations for a Successful Application:
Carefully review this guide before starting.
Prepare all documents in advance.
Be clear, concrete, and concise in your responses.
Do not leave the application for the last minute.
Make sure the links to your documents and videos work correctly.
Ready to Apply?
The world needs your vision
Technical Support
For questions related to the application process, you may contact our team at:
This will be the only official communication channel.
Inquiries sent via social media or personal channels will not be answered.
Inquiries will be answered within a maximum of 2 business days.
Requests received after the 48 hours prior to the call deadline will not be addressed.