Meet our EWAs

Participating in the EWA programme has been transformative. The team, my fellow participants, and my mentor have provided the best support to solidify our idea on how to contribute to generational renewal in agriculture. Winning the award has been the icing on the cake and will enable us to grow. This is just the beginning!

EWA helped me connect with key allies who accelerated our growth. The visibility and valuable connections we gained through the programme were crucial for us at a decisive moment in our journey.

It was a pleasure for me to be part of EWA! I want to express my gratitude to the organization; I found new people with similar interests, and I extended my knowledge with the lectures and advice I got along the way.

During these 6 months I had the chance to meet with so many professionals from different sectors that helped me a lot with matters like marketing, how to implement more sustainable practices, finances etc.

EWA has proven to be a unique and valuable experience, allowing us to engage not only with industry experts but also with other startups operating in similar fields. This exchange provided us with the opportunity to identify each other's strengths and areas for improvement, helping us to refine our ideas and find shared solutions to common challenges.

I can say that participating in the EWA programme has changed my mindset and turned my business career into a successful project that earns money with great scaling potential. Once again, I have to praise my mentor Mate Mrkalj who really helped me a lot on the way to the Demo day and it looks like we were a good match.

Being part of the EWA programme has been an incredible opportunity for us. EWA provided a valuable platform to connect, learn, and grow. The mentorship, resources, and network we gained have been instrumental in strengthening Yugen’s growth strategy.

I am happy and proud to became EWA absolvent and definitely recommend this program to other women in future. The friendly and supportive vibe during the whole process and literally tons of valued information, experiences and trainings. Thank you for this opportunity.

I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to be part of the EWA 2024 Programme. I was matched with an amazing mentor who gave me the confidence and support to finally launch Shupka. It was an incredible experience, surrounded by empowered women with inspiring projects, all driven by a passion for innovation.

The programme is not just a personal achievement for me, but primarily a recognition of the valuable contributions of all women who work daily, often quietly and effectively, in the agrifood sector.

The past half year has been one of the most exciting and transformative periods of my life. I am deeply grateful for the invaluable knowledge and insights, tools I gained throughout the programme, which not only expanded my skills but also gave me confidence in business.

The programme’s flexibility and its connections to industry leaders accelerated my validation process, saving me months of effort. Additionally, meeting fellow female founders was inspiring and expanded my perspectives on building a dynamic and innovative European food economy.

The EWA Programme has been a transformative experience for me and my business, GUTOPIA. It provided invaluable mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities that significantly boosted my entrepreneurial journey. Through the programme, I gained confidence and practical insights on how to structure and grow my business idea effectively.

With guidance from my mentor, I shifted my focus from everyday tasks to high-impact priorities that truly drive growth. I gained invaluable insights from professionals on product development, value proposition, negotiation, innovation protection, and more.

I joined the EWA programme with one idea, but I completed it with a new, ambitious project already geared towards international markets. Throughout the programme, I pursued a significant mission: driving sustainable innovations in functional food products using cricket protein to meet both human and planetary needs.

The EWA Programme was truly a game-changer for Haskap.lt, providing the perfect platform to accelerate the development of my business. The guidance I received, especially from my incredible mentor – Egle Vaiciukynaite, gave me the clarity and direction to not only refine my ideas but to bring them to life in record time.

Participation in the EWA programme was like a breath of fresh air for me: our team had an idea, a prototype, test results, but absolutely no understanding of how to turn the idea into a business. Now we have a development plan for the next 5 years and financial assistance to start its implementation.

What truly makes EWA stand out is its sharp focus on agriculture and its tailored, hands-on mentorship. This isn’t just about theory—it’s about practical, actionable insights that deliver real results. For me, it wasn’t just an opportunity to learn—it was an opportunity to grow.