Are you a woman entrepreneur with a vision to transform the economy and protect our planet? The WE.Circular Innovation Contest is your opportunity to make an impact!

Organized by the WE.Circular project, co-funded by the Interreg Danube Programme, this initiative seeks to empower women entrepreneurs to drive economic growth and environmental sustainability across 12 Danube Region countries.

What’s in It for You?

Expert guidance to transform your business ideas into reality
Accelerated implementation of innovative circular solutions
International visibility and expanded networking opportunities

Who Can Apply?

Women entrepreneurs with small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that:
Operate in one of the listed Danube Region countries – Austria, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czech Republic, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Moldova, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, and Slovenia.
Are officially registered for less than 5 years
Demonstrate the application of circular models or technologies
Have a female founder with at least 30% ownership

Why Join?

Selected finalists will:
Participate in the WE.Circular Business Model Development Program, including workshops, market evaluations, and expert-led feedback sessions.
Be featured in the “Women in WE.Circular” success stories, gaining international exposure.
Have a chance to present their business models at the Pop-Up Store Event in Bratislava, Slovakia, with travel and accommodation covered.

Key Dates

Deadline for Submission: February 16, 2025
Finalists Announced: March 31, 2025

How to Apply

Submit your application via the dedicated online platform, OnePass, in English. Only complete applications submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Don’t Miss Out! Take this chance to shape the future of the circular economy and be a part of a transformative network of women entrepreneurs.

Apply now and learn more here: https://getonepass.eu/opportunities/WECircularInnovationContest/

Let’s innovate, excel, and succeed—together!