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Supported by @EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology, EIT Manufacturing supports and stimulates innovation and sectorial ecosystems through various initiatives, broadening your network and collaboration, boosting viable innovation, expanding skills and competences and accelerating sustainable growth. We are a purpose-driven organisation that improves people’s lives through sustainab
17/03/2026
The manufacturers who will lead the next decade aren't just investing in technology — they're rethinking how they operate, compete and create value.
In 2026, five trends are emerging to make this possible: from agentic AI and quantum computing to circularity, advanced materials and industrial cybersecurity.
Which of these trends is your organisation prioritising? We'd love to hear your perspective 👇
Last week, EIT Manufacturing joined founders, investors and policymakers in Brussels for the Women TechEU Final Event, celebrating the impact of one of Europe’s key initiatives supporting women in deep tech.
As coordinator and project partner, EIT Manufacturing helped bring together the Women TechEU community to reflect on the programme’s achievements and the future of women-led innovation in Europe.
The results from the programme show clear impact:
• Startups from the first three cohorts collectively raised over €53.8 million in private funding
• 230 patents filed by participating companies
• Women-led applicants to the European Innovation Council (EIC) increasing from 8% to 30%
• Participating founders generating a six-times return on investment
These figures show that supporting women founders is not an inclusion strategy but rather a competitiveness and innovation strategy.
Throughout the event, speakers also addressed the structural barriers that still affect access to funding and opportunities in deep tech. One point resonated strongly across discussions: unconscious bias requires conscious solutions.
The Women TechEU programme demonstrates what becomes possible when targeted support, funding and community-building come together. It connects ambitious founders with the tools, networks and visibility needed to scale their innovations.
▶️ Watch the aftermovie to revisit the highlights from the day.
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