Deadline: 10 November 2016
The Italian Association of Women Inventors and Innovators (ITWIIN) is seeking applications from women for its “ITWIIN Prize 2016” with an aim to enhance the professional achievements of creative and active women in the fields research, technological transfer and innovative enterprise.
Sectors elected and evaluated for awarding the Prize are: all scientific, engineering, technical and technological fields, with particular reference to Healthcare, Life Sciences, ICT, Energy, Environment, and also Art and Artisanship, Fashion, Design, Training. Particular relevance will be recognized to results in food, agri, bio and environmental fields.
Prize Categories
- Best Inventor
- Best Innovator
- Exceptionally Creative Woman
- Capacity Building
- Higher Education and Training
Eligibility Criteria
- Woman of Italian nationality, or living and working on the Italian national territory, belonging to one of the following categories:
- Entrepreneurs: i.e. owners of a company or personalities holding responsibility positions in regularly registered companies, in compliance with the contributions and insurance obligations, and operating in compliance with current regulations in terms of labor, health, safety, environment;
- Professionals: VAT number holders or associated partners, authorized to professional practice and registered in the relevant professional order under current regulations;
- Researchers: graduated women who carry out, under a contract of any kind, research activities in a public or private organization.
How to Apply
Applicants must download the application form and send it via email at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: Italy
For more information, please visit ITWIIN.