Deadline: 1 September 2025
The EIT Red Kalyna Award is an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology Community, dedicated to recognising exceptional Ukrainian women entrepreneurs, researchers and leaders who have developed innovative products and services or transformed their businesses through innovation.
Each year, up to 10 outstanding role models from Ukraine are inducted into the Red Kalyna Hall of Fame, which is widely published and promoted.
Prize Information
- Grant amount: €10,000,00
- Each of the selected finalists will have a budget of up an additional EUR 1,000 to cover their own individual travel and accommodation costs to attend the Awarding ceremony in person.
- The women receive the prestigious Red Kalyna Award from the EIT Community, symbolising their strength, resilience, and impact.
Eligibility Criteria
- For individuals: Nominations can be submitted by third parties aiming to nominate someone or by the individuals themselves who wish to be nominated. Only applications sent via the online platform will be accepted for further evaluation. The minimum eligibility criteria for the individual candidates are:
- Application must be submitted in English. Applications in other languages will not be accepted.
- Applications must be submitted before the deadline; all late applications will be rejected.
- The candidate must be a female citizen of Ukraine.
Selection Criteria
- Novelty and Innovation level of the nominee’s activity/approach
- Willingness and possibility to Share Experience and Inspire Others
- Contribution to the Ukrainian Economy or Rebuilding Efforts
- Stage of Development and Scalability
- Leadership and Influence.
For more information, visit European Commission.
