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Europe’s innovation landscape is evolving at record pace, driven by bold founders determined to tackle society’s greatest challenges. At the heart of this transformation are the 40 outstanding women entrepreneurs selected for the Women TechEU Open Call 3 (2024–2025). Each is breaking new ground in sectors from artificial intelligence to biotechnology, advanced materials to greentech.
Backed by the European Union with a €75,000 equity free grant and personalized mentoring, these founders are not only launching game-changing technologies, they are setting new standards for excellence and inclusion across the continent. While the programme’s final Open Call closed in August 2025, the impact and momentum of Women TechEU are far from over. Now is the time to showcase open call 3 achievements, stories, and legacy of this unique initiative.
As proud partners of Women TechEU, Sploro is committed to supporting women-led startups as they scale breakthrough solutions and shape Europe’s innovation ecosystem for the future.
Women remain underrepresented in deep tech, yet their impact is clear: increased diversity fuels better ideas, faster growth, and more resilient businesses. The Women TechEU initiative supports exceptional founders with funding, mentoring, and access to a Europe-wide network, empowering women to drive change across sectors from AI to biotech.
From health tech in Denmark to AI in Bulgaria, the third Women TechEU call features winners from across Europe, each leading projects with the power to shape entire industries. Below are just a few of the most inspiring founders and teams from the 2024–2025 cohort.
In the United Kingdom, Roisin Hyde is redefining the future of sustainable construction through her company, NoMAD. As the founder of this innovative 3D concrete printing business, Roisin combines parametric design, digital fabrication, and novel materials to manufacture modular construction components with a low or net-zero carbon footprint. By using local by-products and waste as inputs, NoMAD is not only reducing environmental impact, but also enabling a distributed network of manufacturing partners. Their integrated, user-friendly design and fabrication process aims to make resilient, beautiful built environments accessible everywhere, supporting a world where both nature and humans can thrive.
Teja Potocnik leads Nanomation in the UK, a deep tech company pushing the boundaries of nanotechnology. Nanomation addresses the challenge of integrating nanomaterials into microchips, an essential step to unlocking new functionalities in electronics, but one that remains complex and costly. Teja’s team has developed an automated solution to make this process efficient and scalable for the first time. Their initial focus is on enhancing the performance and affordability of IR sensors, but the platform holds promise for hyperspectral imaging, quantum technologies, and flexible electronics—bringing the benefits of nanotech to a broad range of future applications.
Siyanna Lilova is accelerating data-driven transformation for SMEs through her startup, CuratedAI. Specialising in AI-powered legal tech, CuratedAI streamlines data protection compliance by automating legal research, document review, and drafting, drastically reducing the time and effort required for GDPR compliance. Siyanna’s vision is a fully automated platform that analyses a company’s data protection practices, identifies risks, and suggests corrective actions, transforming compliance from a manual burden into a seamless, AI-driven workflow.
From Denmark, Ida Grønborg is the founder of Cacto Health, a startup addressing a critical gap in cancer care. Ida’s team is developing a bioimpedance-based home-monitor for early detection of lymphedema, a common and often overlooked side effect of breast cancer treatment. With no existing early screening options, lymphedema diagnosis is frequently delayed, resulting in chronic complications for up to 20% of survivors. Cacto Health’s technology allows for real-time fluid monitoring and early intervention, reducing chronic cases and improving long-term outcomes in cancer rehabilitation.
Based in Germany, Maroua Taghouti is behind bitteiler, an AI-powered solution for the rapidly expanding world of the Internet of Things (IoT). bitteiler develops and licenses compression software that can reduce IoT sensor data by up to 90% with no loss or delay, dramatically increasing the efficiency and sustainability of industrial IoT systems. Their technology enables real-time AI processing even on devices with limited resources, while also extending battery life and reducing both bandwidth and energy costs. By making industrial IoT smarter, greener, and more affordable, bitteiler is unlocking new potential for digital transformation in industry.
Debra Babalola, based in the UK, is leading the charge for women’s health with Dotplot. Dotplot is a healthtech company that combines a hand-held device with a mobile app, empowering women to perform accurate breast self-checks at home. The device guides users through a personalised monthly routine and alerts them to any abnormal changes, making early detection of breast cancer more accessible and reliable. The ultimate aim is to give every woman the confidence and clarity needed to take charge of her own health.
Ingerine Dahl from Norway is the founder of Muzziball, a unique IoT-driven sensory solution tackling rising inactivity and screen addiction. Muzziball combines deep tech features and interactive content, specifically designed to support individuals with autism and dementia. The product’s continually evolving features make it easy to implement and scale for B2B healthcare and education markets across Europe and beyond. By blending technology with science-backed wellness, Muzziball offers a novel approach to improving both physical and mental wellbeing.
Finally, Gunes Sayit is the force behind Swatchloop Technology, a Turkish startup building a more circular textile industry. Swatchloop uses AI and data analytics to optimise waste management in textiles, providing real-time waste tracking, intelligent recycling, and comprehensive sustainability reporting. By connecting manufacturers, recyclers, and brands on one platform, Swatchloop creates a more sustainable ecosystem, reducing waste and boosting resource efficiency for a greener future.
The latest Women TechEU Open Call confirms the vibrancy and diversity of Europe’s innovation ecosystem. This year, artificial intelligence and biotechnology emerged as the most prominent sectors, reflecting the continent’s rapid progress in digital and life sciences. Alongside these, the cohort showcases advances in areas like advanced materials, greentech, and more.
Winners represent a dynamic cross-section of over 20 European countries, from Poland, Sweden, and Denmark to Bulgaria, France, and beyond. Their backgrounds range from first-time founders and academic researchers to seasoned entrepreneurs and innovators from underrepresented regions. Each story contributes to a richer, more inclusive tech landscape for Europe.
With the close of Open Call 4 in August, the Women TechEU programme will pause new calls for the time being. Yet, the impact is far from over. The achievements of these founders will continue to ripple outwards as their technologies enter new markets, generate jobs, and inspire others to follow in their footsteps.
Celebrating the Open Call 3 winners is not just about recognising individual success. It is about showcasing the real, ongoing impact of EU investment in women-led innovation and reinforcing the value of a future where every voice counts.
Discover the full list of Open Call 3 winners and explore more stories of impact:
Stay tuned! Together, we’re building a future where diversity drives discovery and innovation has no boundaries.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
