4th EIC Women Leadership Programme

To support the role of women in innovation and tech, the European Innovation Council (EIC), in partnership with the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), offers a skills enhancement and networking programme for women researchers and entrepreneurs, the Women Leadership Programme (WLP).

The programme is open to female researchers and entrepreneurs from the EIC Community and EIT female entrepreneurs. Each cohort consists of both virtual and in-person training sessions, led by high-profile experienced trainers who challenge participants’ leadership approaches with inspiring case studies and use participatory approaches to encourage active engagement. Participants benefit from individual coaching and personal mentoring. Through dedicated networking events, they also engage with peers and inspiring role models.

EIC Women Leadership Programme’s recurring cohorts target female members of EIC and EIT beneficiaries, separately:

EIC and EIT female (co)founders and managers (CEOs, CTOs, CFOs, COOs, CCOs, etc.) who want to strengthen their skills and expand their network.
EIC female researchers involved in research projects aspiring to lead the transition of their research into businesses.
The 4th WLP cohort, starting in February 2024, is specifically designed for female entrepreneurs -(co)founder and managers. Two more WLP cohorts will be launched in 2024, one for researchers and one for entrepreneurs.

Participants will benefit from a tailored programme following a needs assessment, including specific training sessions with interactive exercises and discussions, networking events, personalised mentorship, and business-coaching schemes.