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Meet our EWAs

Discover their stories, learn from their experiences, and see how the EWA community has empowered them to innovate and lead in the agrifood sector.

2020
2024

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Testimonials

Hear firsthand from our past participants about the impact of the EWA programme on their entrepreneurial journeys.

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!

- Claudia Calzada (CEO & Co-founder at Generación Agro) - EWA 2024 winner, Spain

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.

- Ivelina Lyubomirova (CEO & Founder of Gram za Kilogram) - EWA 2024 winner, Bulgaria

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.

- Iva Kalinova (Founder & CEO at Wholenest) - EWA 2024 winner, Bulgaria

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.

- Ira Sulejmeni (Co-founder of Clearchain) - EWA 2024 winner, Italy

Participating in the EWA programme was an incredibly valuable experience that significantly enhanced my approach to developing a business idea. I am confident that the experience gained through the EWA programme will help open new opportunities and contribute to the further development of innovative and sustainable solutions.

- Ekaterina Šprajc (Founder of Edible Thread) - EWA 2024 winner, Croatia

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.

- Ana Matelako (Farm Matekalo) - EWA 2024 winner, Croatia

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.

- İpek Tüysüzoğlu (Founder of Yugen) - EWA 2024 winner, Türkiye

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.

- Sarka Marova (Founder of Fungi Pack) - EWA 2024 winner, Czech Republic

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.

- Martina Jelcic (Zelenakova) (Founder of Shupka) - EWA 2024 winner, Czech Republic

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.

- Argyro Koutsouradi (Founder of Myrovolos Organics) - EWA 2024 winner, Greece

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.

- Fruzsina Farkas (Founder of The Green Sommelier) - EWA 2024 winner, Hungary

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.

- Morvay Eszter (Co-founder of Felm) - EWA 2024 winner, Hungary

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.

- Kristīne Štikāne (Founder of GUTOPIA) - EWA 2024 winner, Latvia

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.

- Elina Zandere (Founder of Legomo.me) - EWA 2024 winner, Latvia

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.

- Greta Budreike (Founder of Tastik) - EWA 2024 winner, Lithuania

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.

- Agne Vaitiekunaite (Founder of Haskap.LT) - EWA 2024 winner, Lithuania

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.

- Tetiana Kulahina (Co-founder of MIR - Multiporpuse Immune regulator for plants) - EWA 2024 winner, Ukraine

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.

- Yulia Logvinovska (Co-founder of LUCA) - EWA 2024 winner, Ukraine

Project lead

LARA RODRIGUEZ ORTEGA002
Lara Rodríguez EIT Food South

Senior Regional Programme Manager

CF047491
Alicja Krakowska EIT Food North & East

Project Manager

CF046856
Malgorzata Druciarek EIT Food North & East

Senior Regional Project Manager / Gender and Diversity Manager

Alba Molina02
Alba Molina EIT Food South

Senior Regional Communication Officer

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