Discover EPIC-X: Empowering Women-Led Deep-Tech Startups Across Europe!

EPIC-X is a Horizon Europe acceleration initiative supporting women-led deep-tech startups from 16 “moderate” and “emerging” innovator countries. It offers equity-free funding of €60,000 alongside a tailored 6-month Acceleration+ programme with expert mentoring, capacity-building sessions, networking, and demo day opportunities to help startups grow, connect, and scale across Europe.

The EPIC-X Open Call for applications is open until 5 January 2026!

Eligible startups must have at least a woman founder or C-level executive holding 25%+ ownership and have achieved product-market fit or seed funding.

Prepare a strong application with the step-by-step tutorial video available on the EPIC-X website and YouTube channel: Click here to view the tutorial.

Watch the Info Session to learn all about the call and application process here: Click here to watch the Info Session.

For more information or questions, contact:

Alessandra Loria: alessandra.loria@gov.mt

EPIC-X team: general@epic-x.eu

Explore the programme and apply now: Click here to apply now.