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Events 21 October, 2026Supernovas breakfast in Lisbon
If you are in Lisbon for Web Summit, start your day with us.
Events 8 September, 2026The LP dating game
What makes an LP go from “this is interesting” to “we want to invest”? Learn more by attending this event…
Open calls 25 August, 2026Sharpen your investment judgement: VC Academy 2026
Applications are open for VC Academy Cohort 7, empowering women in venture capital to strengthen their investment skills, confidence and…
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EIT Community SupernovasSupernovas breakfast in LisbonIf you are in Lisbon for Web Summit, start your day with us. - Events 8 September, 2026 -EIT Community SupernovasThe LP dating gameWhat makes an LP go from “this is interesting” to “we want to invest”? Learn more by attending this event…
- Open calls 25 August, 2026 -EIT Community SupernovasSharpen your investment judgement: VC Academy 2026Applications are open for VC Academy Cohort 7, empowering women in venture capital to strengthen their investment skills, confidence and…
Events 18 August, 2026 -EIT Community SupernovasAtoms, bytes & term sheetsDeep tech meets venture capital in London for a conversation on investment, innovation and the path to more women in…
Success stories 28 July, 2026 -EIT Community SupernovasSupernovas graduate Digiclean raises €2.5 million to modernise industrial cleaningBacked by new seed funding, Digiclean, co-founded by Charlotte Stigen Låstberg, is set to take its technology to more factories…
Events 22 July, 2026 -EIT Community SupernovasTechBBQ 2026: Join the unlock VC x Supernovas breakfastJoin leading women investors, founders and operators from across Europe for an intimate breakfast before TechBBQ to connect.
Voices 17 July, 2026 -
Daniela DucaSupernovas Ambassador in the UKDeep tech due diligence: A short guide for emerging seed investorsHow do you evaluate a deep tech startup? Discover four principles emerging investors use to assess scientific startups with confidence.
Voices 26 June, 2026 -
Melina SánchezVC and angel investorStarting a fund without a seat at the tableThinking of launching a VC fund? Discover a practical playbook covering fundraising, LPs, fund structure, and portfolio strategy.
Insights 31 May, 2026 -
Elena PopoviciMarketing and Communications SpecialistWomen2Invest: How to turn a strong application into a winning oneThinking about applying to Women2Invest? Discover 5 key tips to strengthen your application before the 7 June 2026 deadline.
Reports 21 May, 2026 -EIT Community SupernovasHow to drive Europe’s competitiveness through gender-smart innovationNew handbook showcases practical, replicable initiatives helping organisations embed gender-smart innovation across Europe.
Voices 8 May, 2026 -Elena PopoviciMarketing and Communications SpecialistBuilding access, not just awareness: a conversation with Natascha Fürst, CEO of Female FoundersA closer look at how Female Founders is building access, shifting systems, and enabling women founders to scale across Europe.
Open calls 30 April, 2026 -Elena PopoviciMarketing and Communications SpecialistTransition into venture capital: Apply to Supernovas Women2Invest 2026 for women in STEAMThe Women2Invest programme enables women in STEAM to transition into venture capital through a 15-week online programme with immersive, hands-on…
News 13 April, 2026 -Elena PopoviciMarketing and Communications SpecialistRocket Up 2026: Meet the women-led startups scaling across EuropeThe Supernovas Rocket Up 2026 programme welcomes 15 startups from 9 countries.
Events 30 March, 2026 -Elena PopoviciMarketing and Communications SpecialistCurrent VC-Founder collaboration models: Practical gaps and opportunitiesJoin us for an online panel exploring the real dynamics between founders and venture capital investors, where collaboration works, where it…
Success stories 30 March, 2026 -Elena PopoviciMarketing and Communications SpecialistAccelerating careers in investment: How Nuria Cuadrat is shaping the future of venture capitalNuria Cuadrat’s journey shows how VC Academy equips junior women venture capital investors with the knowledge, network, and perspective needed…
Success stories 3 March, 2026 -Elena PopoviciMarketing and Communications Specialistex9: Rewriting yard logistics with autonomous precisionKsenia Duarte turned early bootstrapping into a pre-seed round, building ex9 to redefine industrial safety, efficiency, and inspire women in…
Open calls 3 March, 2026 -EIT Community SupernovasAdvance your career in VC: Join the Supernovas VC AcademyThe VC Academy empowers top women junior VC investors who want to fast-track their careers in venture capital across Europe.
Success stories 25 January, 2026 -EIT Community Supernovas“Connect, don’t gatekeep”, Benedetta shares her experience at VC AcademyWhat does it take to thrive as a woman in venture capital? For Benedetta Mariani, joining the 2024 edition of VC Academy was…
Reports 25 January, 2026 -EIT Community SupernovasThe state of fundraising for female founders in DACH – 2024 insightsThe DACH region secured €10.09 billion in startup funding in 2024—a 6.2% increase from 2023—despite an 11.6% decline in deal volume.
Events 25 January, 2026 -EIT Community SupernovasSupernovas at FFX 2025: advancing inclusive investment through collaborationIn May 2025, Supernovas joined the Female Founders Experience (FFX) in Vienna for the fourth consecutive year
News 25 January, 2026 -EIT Community SupernovasSupernovas Data Room: curated deal flow to support inclusive investmentIn the investment landscape, access is everything. That is why Supernovas, the EIT Community’s initiative to boost gender diversity in entrepreneurship and…
Voices 25 January, 2026 -Daniela DucaSupernovas Ambassador in the UKMy first investmentDiscover the story of Women2Invest alumna and Supernovas Ambassador Daniela Duca as she makes her first angel investment.
Success stories 25 January, 2026 -EIT Community SupernovasSuccess story: From thesis to venture capital, how Women2Invest helped Birgit Kyvik turn research into actionFrom researching gender gaps in venture capital to building a career in investing, discover how Women2Invest helped Birgit turn knowledge…
Reports 25 January, 2026 -EIT Community SupernovasOnly 15% of the seed funding goes to women-led deep tech start-ups, reveals new studyStudy of 7,165 start-ups across 37 countries reveals that the percentage of women founders in deep tech has doubled since…
Success stories 25 January, 2026 -EIT Community SupernovasWomen2Invest: participants share their journeys into the world of VCWomen2Invest, one of Supernovas’ flagship programmes, continues to empower women with a background in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) to explore…
Voices 25 January, 2026 -EIT Community SupernovasThe rise of the one-person unicorn: Your next co-founder fits in a canExplore how generative AI is reshaping entrepreneurship, enabling solo founders and “nano startups” to build, launch and scale businesses with…
Insights 25 January, 2026 -EIT Community SupernovasDeeptech investment strategies: Highlighting where VCs see the most promising opportunitiesExplore what deeptech means today, the trends shaping investment in Europe, and what investors can look for in high-potential deeptech…
Insights 15 January, 2026 -EIT Community SupernovasWhen is the right time to internationalise your startup?Is your startup ready to expand internationally? Discover five key signs that it’s time to enter new markets and how…
Voices 1 January, 2026 -EIT Community SupernovasTop five things female angels look for in a pitchWhat do female angel investors value in a pitch? Insights shared by Laurie Lancee, Supernovas Ambassador for Amsterdam, reveal 5…
Success stories 22 December, 2025 -EIT Community SupernovasStartups from Supernovas programmes raise over €15 million in new fundingStartups supported by Supernovas initiatives have secured more than €15 million in new investments in recent weeks, highlighting the strength and scalability of women-led…
Reports 10 December, 2025 -EIT Community SupernovasLevelling the Playing Field: Key Levers to Mitigate Gender Bias in European Venture CapitalIs bias affecting investment outcomes? Access a data-driven approach to stronger investment decisions through Europe’s first report and mitigation tool…
Success stories 6 November, 2025 -EIT Community SupernovasExomatter accelerates materials innovation with support from EIT SupernovasDiscover how ExoMatter, supported by Supernovas, is accelerating materials innovation with AI, while co-founder Barbara Bachus raised over €1.7M to…
Events 10 October, 2025 -EIT Community SupernovasConnect with Europe’s top women-led deep tech startups at the Women TechEU Matchmaking Event – 26 November 2025On 26 November 2025, the Women TechEU Matchmaking Event will bring together investors, corporate innovation leaders and women-led deep tech startups for…
Open calls 11 June, 2025 -EIT Community SupernovasWomen TechEU: 4th call now open to support female-led deep tech startupsThe fourth call of the Women TechEU programme is now open, inviting early-stage, female-led deep tech startups to apply before 4 August 2025…
Events 14 May, 2025 -EIT Community SupernovasConnect with Europe’s top women-led deep tech startups at the Women TechEU Matchmaking Event – 25 June 2025On 25 June 2025, the Women TechEU Matchmaking Event will bring together investors, corporate partners and women-led deep tech startups for a unique virtual…
Events 10 March, 2025 -EIT Community SupernovasSupernovas brings VC tips for starters to Bilbao Slush’DThe Supernovas team had the opportunity to take part in an insightful panel discussion on venture capital (VC) literacy.
Open calls 29 January, 2025 -EIT Community SupernovasWomen TechEU 3rd call open until March 17!We are thrilled to be supporting the Women TechEU programme that has opened its third call for applications. This initiative,…
Events 24 January, 2025 -EIT Community SupernovasEIC Summit 2025, breaking gender barriers in the venture capital (VC) sectorOn April 3rd, 2025, Supernovas participated in an important policy and investment dialogue led by Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva at the EIC Summit.
Open calls 22 July, 2024 -EIT Community SupernovasWomen TechEU 2nd call open!Women TechEU is dedicated to fostering female-led innovation in the deep-tech sector, which encompasses startups based on cutting-edge technologies. Apply…