Deadline: 13th April 2026 | Pitch your breakthrough idea and win funding to turn it into real-world impact.
The Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award (WEA) supports women founders who are building innovative solutions in health and food security. The programme recognises entrepreneurs using science, technology, and innovation to address global challenges and improve lives.
Selected winners receive financial support, mentorship, and global exposure to help scale their ventures and expand their impact.
Eligibility:
• Open to women entrepreneurs worldwide
• Applicants should be founders or co-founders of an early-stage startup
• Ventures should focus on healthcare or food security solutions
• Startups should demonstrate innovation, impact potential, and scalability
Description:
The Women Entrepreneurs Award by the Bayer Foundation recognises promising women-led startups tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Applicants submit their venture and innovation idea, highlighting how their solution addresses issues in health or food systems.
Selected winners join a global network of women innovators and receive support to accelerate their startups, strengthen their business models, and expand their impact internationally.
Benefits:
• €25,000 cash award for each winner
• Access to mentorship and expert guidance
• Global visibility and recognition
• Opportunities to connect with investors, innovators, and industry leaders
Find out more and apply at the official link below:
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Apply before 13th April, 2026