Future Needs is proud to sponsor and host a dedicated workshop focusing on Funding Opportunities for Female Innovators at the upcoming Women in Business and Beyond Conference, taking place in Cyprus on April 12th. Through this workshop, there will be interactive discussions, expert case studies, and provide actionable knowledge to women navigating the world of EU funding—particularly in sectors where gender disparities still persist.
Why is it important to support women in business and innovation?
Did you know that Femtech startups with female founders receive 23% less funding than those led by men? Or that women make up only 28% of the STEM workforce, and in EU agriculture, the gender pay gap stands at 18%? These numbers speak for themselves. It’s clear that more inclusive and equitable funding practices are urgently needed.
At Future Needs, we believe that gender equality in innovation is essential not only for fairness, but also for creating more impactful, relevant, and sustainable research and business solutions.
Workshop details
Where: Women in Business and Beyond Conference, Cyprus
When: April 12th, 2025
Who should join: Female founders, researchers, professionals, and innovators in healthcare, agriculture, transportation, education, and anyone interested in exploring EU funding opportunities for impactful projects.
What to expect: Interactive discussions, expert case studies, and advice on navigating EU funding mechanisms.
“A gender-responsive approach does not only strengthen the relevance, quality, and impact of projects enhancing innovation, fostering equity, and contributing to research that is truly representative of all, it also increases the chances of getting funded.”
— Anna Palaiologk, CEO and Founder of Future Needs
Meet the team
This workshop will be led by a team of experts from Future Needs, with hands-on experience in EU-funded projects:
- Anna Palaiologk – Business expert in transport and smart mobility projects.
- Lina Giannivasilis – Involved in education and youth empowerment projects.
- Thanos Arvanitidis – Focuses on healthcare and medical innovation, including ENTRUST and AI4LUNGS.
- Georgina Siitta – Experienced in agriculture and food systems, notably through the SmartVitiNet project.
- Emma Tsai – Communication specialist contributing across healthcare project, AI4LUNGS.
- Egle Joneliunaite – Dissemination and impact expert working on outreach across education, health, and sustainability sectors.
Don’t miss this chance to accelerate your innovation journey! Please contact Egle Joneliunaite at egle@futureneeds.eu before your registration to get a special discount.
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The Women in Business and Beyond Conference gathers women contributing to science, tech, business, and innovation. The event features influential speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities, and brings together changemakers and leaders from across Europe to tackle today’s challenges and build tomorrow’s solutions.
Join other participants ranging from startups to policy leaders and academic institutions in this conference, where collaboration and action meet. We’re honored to be part of the dialogue and hope to see many of you there.
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