Supernovas

 

Is an EIT Community initiative that aims to increase female presence in the entrepreneurship and investment ecosystem, as well as support women already active in it. 

We support female founders, women-led start-ups, and scale-ups, facilitate women’s engagement in the early-stage investment industry, and ignite growth for women business angels and VC investors.

Our objective is to establish and cultivate role models throughout the sector, with the ultimate goal of arriving at a more sustainable future and a more equitable society.

Why Supernovas?

EIT Food, EIT manufacturing and EIT Urban Mobility join forces in SUPERNOVAS to bring more women into the entrepreneurship ecosystem. We empower women-led startups and female investors, through education, networking and community.

SUPERNOVAS seeks to unleash the potential of women, in order to break barriers and increase female presence and role in the entrepreneurship, innovation and investment ecosystem.

Highlights

Activities:

Women2Invest

For Investors > Education > Women2Invest

Women2Invest:
We help women with STEAM studies start their careers in venture capital by training them in the fundamentals of this profession and matching them with investors (VCs and CVCs) for internship opportunities. Simultaneously, investors get access to a pool of promising women that will add diversity to their investment teams.

VC Academy

For Investors > Education > VC Academy

VC Academy:
2 different training pathways for female professionals in venture capital at junior and senior positions, addressing key topics in the investment process, professional development and career aspects. Whether you are an intern or analyst of a VC fund and you want to further develop your investment skills, or you are a mid-career woman looking to develop the skills and mindset necessary to thrive in a venture capital career, the Venture Capital Academy will provide you with a series of online sessions with experts in the investment ecosystem to achieve your goals.

Business Angel Academy

For Investors > Education > Business Angel Academy

Business Angel Academy:
Training for new and experienced female business angels, addressing topics such as deal flow, opportunity analysis, due diligence, valuation and negotiation of terms, deal making and investment documents, diversification strategy, supporting portfolio companies, rounds of investment and exits.

For Investors > Network > Data Room

Data Room: 
Is a dedicated platform that collects and analyses updated data on women-led startups supported by EIT to:
– Give access to curated deal flow to investors: discover new companies, source deals, and connect with promising founders.

– Showcase deep tech female entrepreneurship across sectors: both by publishing Supernovas’ own reports and studies and by providing input to others’.

– Raise awareness and create role models: inspire and foster innovation while addressing gender disparities in entrepreneurship.

Investment Forums

For Investors > Network > Investment Forum

Investement Forums:
Join the Supernovas Investment forums, where investors will have access to the most innovative women-led startups in the agritech, health, manufacturing, energy, and urban mobility sectors.

Investment Forums

For Investors > Network > Community

Community:
The Supernovas Community is dedicated to empowering women in the investment and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Our initiative connects female leaders through a series of dynamic events, networking opportunities, and a dedicated Slack group where participants can share valuable information, resources, and opportunities. In addition, we host investment forums, providing a platform for women-led startups to meet and engage with potential investors. Our goal is to build a vibrant and supportive community that fosters collaboration, growth, and leadership among women in the sector. Join us!

Women Leadership Program

For Startups > Leadership > Women Leadership Programme

Women Leadership Programme:
The WLP initiative supports, inspires, and empowers female innovators. This cohort will provide the selected entrepreneurs with a set of training and networking events, as well as business coaching and mentoring opportunities for career development.



Key components of the programme:

– Training Sessions: deep dive into a variety of leadership and entrepreneurial topics.

– Networking Events: expanding your contacts into the business world.

– Coaching Scheme: addressing your business challenges.

– Mentoring Scheme: unlocking your personal career development.

Rocket Up

For Startups > Scaling > Rocket Up

Rocket Up:
We support women-led startups to enter a new European market with a solid strategy and local validation of the product and service, to maximize their growth and fundraising potential.

For Investors> Network > Investment Forums

Investement Forums:
Join the Supernovas Investment forums, where investors will have access to the most innovative women-led startups in the agritech, health, manufacturing, energy, and urban mobility sectors.

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