Results of the evaluation process for contributors to implement Empowering Women in Agrifood programme in CEE region
EIT Food CLC North-East has a pleasure to announce that 6 organizations have been selected to carry out activities to build entrepreneurial capacities for women in the agrifood sector for Central and Eastern Europe in 2023.
About the project
Empowering Women in Agrifood – EWA programme aims to provide women entrepreneurs across RIS targeted countries with the required knowledge, confidence, support and networking opportunities to meet and exceed their aspirations, leading them to successfully start and develop sustainable businesses.
The programme will run for a period of 6 months supporting early-stage female entrepreneurs and it will seek out and assist women to grow and develop their businesses with a tailored, focused approach that specifically considers the concrete challenges which female entrepreneurs face generally as well as the barriers, which can limit entrepreneurial activity.
Evaluation process
Altogether, EIT Food CLC North-East collected 23 applications from Estonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia and Ukraine.
Managers and experts from EIT Food CLC North-East, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, EIT Food HUB Latvia and Pannon Pro Innovations Ltd. Hungary took part in the process and evaluated all proposals in strict accordance with the specific criteria.
Selected organisations
Tartu Biotechnology Park
Tartu Biotechnology Park (TBP) provides physical infrastructure, business development and consultancy services to public and private sector and R&D institutions. It supports companies in finding cooperation partners and is active in the establishment process of new companies. The aim of TBP is to create a favourable and supportive environment for the promotion of biotechnological entrepreneurship in Estonia. Starting from September 2005 TBP runs the BioMed incubator for biotechnology (including foodtech).
Learn more about Tartu Biotechnology Park on their web page.
Startup Hub Poland
Startup Hub Poland (SHP) as a non-for-profit startup support NGO has 11 years of experience in the area of identifying, developing and linking valuable high-tech projects from CEE with angels, investors and corporations. SHP supports founders from Poland, that are heavily under-recognized by international stakeholders in developing their ideas, building up the team and it's business competences, and protecting IP. SHP also facilitates startups’ access to the fast-growing financial market, modern laboratories, vivid start-up community and professional network in European and global markets.
Learn more about Startup Hub Poland on their web page.
Impact Hub Bucharest
Impact Hub’s mission is to develop new working environments for entrepreneurs, freelancers, smaller or larger companies, opportunities for entrepreneurial development as well as new partnerships between public actors, private and non-governmental from various industries. Its aim revolves around building a better business, designing impactful solutions, and reimagining the future through inspiring spaces, meaningful content, and connecting vibrant communities in Romania. Through a diverse network Impact Hub Bucharest facilitates ongoing, everyday interactions, and supports the community every step of the way.
Learn more about Impact Hub Bucharest on their web page.
Startit
Startit is a Belgrade-based, grass-root non-profit association established in 2010, with the mission to provide meaningful, deep support to Serbian youth and entrepreneurs, improving life and work with technology. SEE ICT is developing the startup ecosystem in Serbia to foster higher employment and economic growth. With a team of experienced staff, a network of more than 100 mentors, and 1000+ events and projects that reached more than 100,000 people from Serbia, SEE ICT has established itself as a preeminent hub for youth entrepreneurship, education, social activism, and networking.
Learn more about Startit on their web page.
Centre of Business Excellence
Centre of Business Excellence (CBE) is a bridge between the business world and the School of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana (SEB LU). Its purpose is to allow a two-way flow of internationally competitive and high-quality knowledge through workshops, consulting projects and various events. SEB LU is the leading institution of higher education in business and economics in Slovenia. The SEB LU has become the first and only School in Slovenia and the broader region to have been awarded the EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA international accreditations. This ranks the SEB LU among the top 1% of business and economic schools in the world.
Learn more about the Centre of Business Excellence on their web page.
Institute of partnership and sustainable development
Institute of partnership and sustainable development IPSD's interventions focus on developing women's entrepreneurship, startup ecosystems, strengthening inclusive democracy in Ukraine, private sector participation in decision-making processes, and improving regional business climates. The NGO has been working for over 6 years on the close relationship between entrepreneurship and local development, and it has played a pioneering role in the issue of women’s entrepreneurship, and integration of a gender perspective into economic growth. IPSD is developing the first complex innovative ecosystem on women’s leadership and entrepreneurship, including women’s empowerment, entrepreneurial education, networking, mentoring, and raising awareness of the need to create the appropriate framework conditions, both at national and local levels.
Learn more about IPSD on their web page.
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