Nature Awards: Inspiring Women in Science 2026

Applications are now open for one of the most prestigious global awards recognizing women in STEM.

Prize$50,000

The award celebrates outstanding women researchers and initiatives that support girls and young women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

CategoriesScientific Achievement Award for early career women researchersScience Outreach Award for initiatives encouraging girls and women in STEM

Deadline8 April 2026

Winners receive international recognition, mentoring opportunities and an invitation to the awards ceremony in London or New York with travel and accommodation covered.

If you are a researcher or part of an initiative supporting women in science, this is a strong opportunity to gain global visibility and funding.

Read more and apply: https://grantsdatabase.org/2026/02/27/nature-awards-inspiring-women-in-science-2026-up-to-50000-prize/

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The role of Agriventures in supporting agrifood innovation

As the agritech startup ecosystem grows across Europe, initiatives such as Agriventures are helping connect entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, and policymakers working in agriculture and food innovation.

Agriventures focuses on supporting agrifood startups, biotechnology innovation, and access to European funding for agriculture, while also helping entrepreneurs navigate the complex landscape of startup financing, venture capital, and research commercialization.

By strengthening connections between startups, research institutions, investors, and farmers, Agriventures contributes to building a stronger agricultural innovation ecosystem that can accelerate the transition toward sustainable agriculture and resilient food systems.

Through knowledge sharing, events, and ecosystem building, Agriventures helps ensure that promising agritech innovations can scale and reach farmers, food producers, and global markets.