EEN2EIC

EIC Accelerator for Women-led Deep Tech Companies
2026-03-11 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Brussels)
Are you leading an innovative Deep Tech company and planning to apply for the EIC Accelerator
2026? This targeted online session supports women founders and female-led leadership teams
with clear, practical guidance on how to navigate the EIC Accelerator process successfully.
Who should attend?
Women-led start-ups and scale-ups developing high-impact Deep Tech innovations and
preparing for an EIC Accelerator application.
Why participate?
• Up-to-date insights on the EIC Accelerator 2026
• Practical, application-oriented advice
• Clear orientation within the EIC funding and support ecosystem
• Direct exchange with experienced EIC professional
Agenda:
TIME (CET) Presentations
14:00 – 14:05 Welcome and Introduction Frederik Bischler, Project Manager – Steinbeis 2i GmbH
14:05 – 14:30 EIC Accelerator – Overview & Novelties for 2026 Frederik Bischler, Project Manager – Steinbeis 2i GmbH
14:30 – 14:50 Deep Dive: Starting with the Short Proposal Stage Natalia Garcia Mozo, Head of Unit SME Advisory Services – BayFOR
14:50 – 15:00 Alternative Funding Instruments & Initiatives for Women-led companies Jana Drzkova, Head of Business Development – Euroquity
15:00-15:15 Open Horizons – Cascade Funding Opportunities for Start-ups Virginia Vasilakou , EU Project Manager, Sploro
15:15 – 15:20 Teaser: Investor Readiness – a Toolkit provided by the Enterprise Europe Network Marco Lentini, EEN2EIC Coordinator – APRE
15:20 – 15:30 Q&A / Closing
Registration Link: https://eveeno.com/659680942

IRS Toolkit: Make Investor-Readiness Measurable
2026-03-23 14:00 - 15:15
Women-led start-ups and scale-ups in Deep Tech are invited to join an online session dedicated to the Investor Readiness Scorecard (IRS) Toolkit on 23 March 2026, from 14:00 to 15:15 CET.
The session focuses on helping female-led companies assess and strengthen their investment readiness through a structured, measurable approach. Participants will explore the IRS Toolkit, take part in a live self-assessment demo, gain insights into investor expectations, and learn about key European investor networks.
Key highlights:

Overview of the IRS Toolkit and its modules

Live demo of the Investment Readiness Scorecard

Practical insights on investor expectations

Introduction to major European investor networks

Target audience:Women-led Deep Tech start-ups and scale-ups preparing for fundraising and investor engagement.
Agenda
TIME (CET) Presentations
14:00 – 14:05 Welcome and Introduction Frederik Bischler, Project Manager – Steinbeis 2i GmbH
14:05 – 14:15 The IRS Toolkit: Overview & Walkthrough Module 1-5 Marco Lentini, EEN2EIC Coordinator – APRE
14:15 – 14:35 Live-Demo: Running the Self-Assessment – Investment Readiness Scorecard (Diagnostic) José Vilar, Chair, EEN Thematic Group Start-up & Scale-up – IVACE
14:35 – 14:50 Expectations from Investors – tipps and tricks from experts TBD
14:50 – 15:00 Key European Investor Networks: EuroQuity, EBAN, Invest Europe, EIC Trusted Investor Network & InvestEU Jana Drzkova, Head of Business Development – Euroquity
15:00 – 15:15 Q&A / Closing
