Applications are currently being accepted for the Join Forces & Dare (JFD) The Margaret Awards - Women in Tech and AI Innovation Opportunity 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Opportunity Details
The Margaret Awards honor women entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, and young women (Margaret Juniors) who are leading impactful innovation in artificial intelligence and technology. The initiative supports women-led startups, corporate innovation leaders, and emerging young innovators by offering structured support designed to scale their projects and strengthen their influence across Europe.
One-year growth acceleration program valued at €1 million
Support from JFD and partner organizations
Mentorship, coaching, and professional training
Visibility through national and European media
Access to investors and financing pathways
International exposure and networking with tech leaders
Strategic guidance to scale and commercialize projects
Women Entrepreneurs
Female founders or co-founders of innovative companies
Must lead AI-based or tech-driven projects
Women Intrapreneurs
Female employees working inside companies
Leading innovation initiatives with measurable impact
AI or technology involvement is strongly encouraged
Margaret Juniors (Young Innovators)
Girls aged 14 to 22
Must propose or develop an AI-based innovative project
Open to students, early innovators, and youth-led initiatives
Prepare a clear description of your AI or tech-based innovative project.
Gather documentation proving your role (founder, co-founder, intrapreneur, or youth innovator).
Prepare any supporting materials demonstrating impact, feasibility, or early results.
Submit through the official JFD application portal (follow their guidelines exactly).
Await evaluation by the JFD selection committee.
If selected, participate in interviews or follow-up assessments.
Winners are announced and onboarded into the acceleration program.
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