In 2026, the program evolves into a multi-sector initiative, expanding opportunities for women founders across diverse industries and backgrounds. Through financing, strategic mentorship, international visibility, and access to a global network of partners, Tara’s Circle helps women-led ventures grow and create lasting change.
Project Categories
The Tara’s Circle 2026 Call for Applications is aimed at women-led projects that generate social, environmental and/or economic impact, and that fall within any of the thematic areas described below.
Projects may be submitted under one or more thematic areas, provided there is consistency between the proposal, its impact model, and the objectives of the call, which are:
Sustainability, Environment & Mobility
Health & Well-Being
Social Innovation, Education & Community Development
Technology & Science
Design, Culture & Impact – Driven Fashion
The categories listed above are indicative and non-exclusive. A project’s fit within one or more areas will be assessed based on the nature, goals and impact model of the initiative. Thematic classification does not limit eligibility nor, on its own, determine the outcome of the evaluation process.
Cash awards are granted by thematic area. Each of the five areas receives a total of €20,000, distributed among three (3) winning projects:
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1st place: €10,000
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2nd place: €6,000
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3rd place: €4,000
In total, the call grants fifteen (15) cash awards three winning projects in each of the five thematic areas up to the full €100,000.
Eligibility
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Women aged 18 or over at the time of application.
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Women-led projects, meaning projects where a woman is founder or co-founder and plays an active role in leading the project.
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Projects of national or international scope, with no geographic restriction.
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Initiatives at the seed stage, with a defined MVP or a functional MVP.
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Teams committed to social, environmental and/or economic impact, with scalability and sustainability potential.
How to Apply
All applications are submitted digitally, through the official platform, within the stated deadlines:
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Complete application form, fully filled in.
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Pitch Deck (PDF) a clear, structured and concise presentation of your project. It should include at least.
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Elevator Pitch, maximum 2 minutes.
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Any additional material that may be requested through the official platform for verification, clarification or expansion of the information provided.
The information in your Pitch Deck must be consistent with your application form and the rest of your documentation.
For more information and application.