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
Join the Supernovas at the INNOVEIT event in SLUSH in November!
Download the report on women in Deep Tech!
The Study has been brought forward by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union; the European Investment Fund (EIF) and European Investment Bank (EIB) Advisory Services.
Women TechEU Call open starting in August!
We are thrilled to be supporting the Women TechEU intiatieve funded by the European Union that aims to support early-stage deep-tech startup led by women, providing them with resources and opportunities they need to thrive.
Our Women 2 Invest 2024 cohort, learn the fundamentals of investments and connect with internship opportunities with VC funds.
The callsfor startups in the Manufacturing and Food and Health forums are now open, please check here for specific focus.
Activities:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Welcome to the community
The Slack community for the Supernovas programme is designed to keep alumni connected, engaged, and informed. Each activity will have its own dedicated group, fostering interaction between alumni and activity leaders.
Share news, exclusive content, and network with like-minded professionals!
Stay updated on the latest opportunities and build long-lasting relationships within the Supernovas network.
Don’t miss out join today and be part of this vibrant community!
News
HELSINKI (FINLAND) –– The new study, ‘Women Founders in European Deep Tech Start-ups’ reveals that women founders in the field receive less total funding compared with men founders. According to ...
For the third consecutive year, Supernovas is hosting the Rocket Up programme to accelerate the international expansion of 12 women-led tech startups. The programme is gaining momentum, with more applications ...
The European Innovation Council (EIC) and the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) have extended the deadline to apply to the 6th cohort of the EIC Women Leadership Programme ...
The EIT Community’s INNOVEIT will bring people together again around SLUSH in Helsinki in November 2024. Stay tuned for more details! Mark your calendars! • 19 November 2024 – INNOVEIT ...
The Supernovas Team
