European Female Founders (HerFund Project)

Today, we celebrate women and girls in science!      At the European Commission, we are working with some of the top scientists, who are proving every day that science thrives when there is a diversity of talents, education, and experience.        In honour of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, some of them shared their top advice to all the young women pursuing a scientific career.       However, we are well aware that the gender gap in research, science, and innovation is still very real and very wide. Just as the Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva said: women make up only 34% of researchers and 9% of inventors in the EU.       That needs to change, and the EU Commission is here to support women in science, namely through the EU Start-up and Scale-up Strategy.      More in the video below 👇 #IDWGS  #EUScience #ScienceCareer #GenderEquality Adamantia Athanasopoulou Arianna Sala Ludovica de Girolamo Sonia Fereres

🎙️ I am happy to host this podcast series, HER FUND Talks, created and produced by the DIR.BG team with the support of all HER FUND Project. In the first episode of the series, I got the chance to welcome Anne-Charlotte Joubert, a passionate advocate for female entrepreneurship and innovation and an expert in securing EU funding with over a decade of experience across research and innovation ecosystems. Watch the episode and learn more about Anne-Charlotte's inspiring journey and her insights on how women can overcome funding challenges and thrive in today's business landscape >> https://lnkd.in/d4JC4qac

HER FUND Talks - Episode 1 is live! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce the release of the very first episode of the HER FUND Talks, created and produced by the DIR.BG team with the support of all HER FUND Project partners and hosted by the incredible Milena Stoycheva. In this episode, we are joined by the brilliant Anne-Charlotte Joubert, an expert in securing EU funding with over a decade of experience across research and innovation ecosystems. Anne-Charlotte shares her insights on: 🔹 The biases and stereotypes that persist in the investment world 🔹 The importance of bridging gaps between more connected and less connected ecosystems 🔹 The impactful work of the HER FUND Project in supporting female founders and fostering inclusive growth. Her vast experience in European affairs and her passion for driving meaningful change make this conversation a must-listen for anyone passionate about creating a more equitable investment landscape. 🌍💡 🎥 Watch the episode now and join us in supporting female entrepreneurs and gender-conscious investing: https://lnkd.in/d7znkAae Let’s continue to push the boundaries and foster a more inclusive, sustainable innovation ecosystem together! 💪👩💼 DIR.BG Euronovia Inès Martorell Virginie Robin Elena Nikolova Lucia Davidova Salomé Le Goff Plamena Cherneva Monika Stanisheva Diane Nevin Stella Ioannou Francisca Eiriz Maria João Bessa, PhD Maria Moura Oliveira Teresa Hernandez Martin Taryn Andersen Igor Strečko Thomas Marschall Capucine Dellon Maria Samichkovska WILLA UPTEC - Science and Technology Park of University of Porto ADDSEN, s.r.o. WonderCoders JOIST The Edge - Research & Business Development Grit International Female Network #HERFUNDProject #PodcastLaunch #FemaleFounders #InclusiveInnovation #GenderConsciousInvesting #WomenInVC 

✨ Exciting milestone for the HER FUND Project! ✨ We’re thrilled to share the first results of the HER FUND Project! To mark this achievement, three key deliverables have been made public and are now available on our website! 📄 What’s Available? 1️⃣ Report on the assessment of existing interventions by public and private funders in BCIEs and LCIEs 2️⃣ Report on the start-up needs for easier access to capital 3️⃣ Report on the investor needs for easier access to LCIEs markets This is just the beginning! We’re excited to continue the journey, and we thank our partners UPTEC - Science and Technology Park of University of Porto, ADDSEN, s.r.o., WILLA, Grit International Female Network for making this progress possible. 👉 Check out the deliverables here: https://lnkd.in/eSWqn6sV #HERFUND #WomenEmpowerment #ProjectResults #PublicDeliverables #WomeninBusiness #startups #investors

I’m honored to introduce the Global Call for Equitable Climate Finance - an initiative close to my heart, developed alongside the Ministry of Environment and Water of Bulgaria, FEBA Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" and our team at the Green Transition Forum. 🌍 🚀🚀 Be part of the change and join us today at 🔗 www.womenclimatefinance.eu This campaign emerged from a deep belief that the #ClimateCrisis is not only an environmental issue but also a profound equity issue. The numbers are stark: only 0.01% of global finance goes toward projects addressing both climate change and #Women’sRights. Women - especially those on the frontlines of #ClimateAdaptation and resilience - deserve equitable access to the resources that will allow them to drive lasting change. With this initiative, we’re calling for a shift: one where climate finance empowers women as leaders, #caregivers, #innovators, and #ChangeAgents. This is a global movement, and I believe we can create a world where sustainable finance is fair, inclusive, and transformative. If you share this vision, I invite you to learn more and sign our petition. Together, we can foster a future where climate action uplifts everyone. 🔗 womenclimatefinance.eu Thank you for your support. Let’s make this change together. 🌱 EPLO European Female Founders (HerFund Project) European Women in VC US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Wonderfund @LDC Universities Consortium on Climate Change JOIST Innovation Park Green Transition Forum Institute of Entrepreneurship Development (iED) Сдружение „Дамски форум“ / Ladies Forum EWL #EquitableClimateFinance #WomenInClimate #GreenTransitionForum #ClimateAction #EmpowerWomen #JustTransition #Dirbg

📢 HER FUND Event alert 🚀Unlocking the entrepreneurship spirit: Inspiring conversations with female founders and investors We’re excited to invite you to a pivotal event on September 13th, from 10 AM to 2 PM, at Talent Garden in Copenhagen. This HER FUND event, in collaboration with TechBBQ, European Female Founders (HerFund Project), Nordic Women in Tech Awards, Wonderfund, and Talent Garden, is a unique opportunity to connect visionary female founders with leading investors. Don't miss the chance to experience a day of insightful discussions, actionable strategies, and valuable networking opportunities aimed at fostering collaboration and growth within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.. 🔗 Register Now : https://lu.ma/pn414s90 #HERFUND #WomeninBusiness #FemaleFounders #Investors #Networking #Innovation #deeptech #TalentGarden

What a wonderful panel. 💐 Thank you Milena Stoycheva for this honest and in-depth discussion about #femaleleadership in #entrepreneurship & #investment, and to Monika Stanisheva for the invitation to speak at the Green Transition Forum. My two cents that I shared: 🔹 Diversity brings better financial results 🔹 Involvement means real decision making - having equity / stake in the company 🔹 All-male teams could miss great opportunities due to lack of understanding the industry, such as #femtech cc Svetoslava Georgieva, Ekaterina Velkova, Elena Nikolova, Mariya Hristova

📣 Dear HerFund community! Thank you to everyone who subscribed to our quarterly #newsletter and showed interest in our upcoming Digital Platform. Your support is truly inspiring! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that the inaugural edition of our newsletter is just around the corner. If you haven't subscribed yet, there's still time! Don't miss out on being part of a movement dedicated to #empowering women entrepreneurs. 🔗 Click here to subscribe: https://lnkd.in/ep5Q3gva #HerFund #WomenEntrepreneurs #SubscribeNow #Empowerment #Innovation