EIT Community Supernovas

🚀 What if discovering new materials took weeks instead of months? With support from Supernovas, German deep tech startup ExoMatter is transforming materials innovation through AI, helping research teams identify the most promising compounds faster and more sustainably. 💡 Through the Rocket Up programme and Investment Forums, co-founder Barbara Bachus refined her growth strategy, gained access to key mentors and networks, and raised over €1.7M to expand internationally. Her journey is a reminder of how women in deep tech are driving innovation that shapes Europe’s future. 👉 Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/ecFXgB46  #EITCommunity

⏳ Two weeks to go until Build Your Tribe with Supernovas! Join us in Helsinki on 18 November for an inspiring pre-Slush evening connecting women founders and investors from across Europe. Expect networking, research insights on gender bias in early-stage financing, and a bracelet bar where serious business meets sparkle. ✨ Spots are still open. Apply now to be part of this unique side event hosted by Supernovas, an initiative of the EIT Community, and EIT Culture & Creativity. 👉 Apply now: https://luma.com/bccpra2f  #EITCommunity Ana I. Alcaine Celia Alija Pérez Blanca Chocarro Ruiz Celeste Reglá Díaz Asier Sannio Ormazabal Daniela Engelberg Amy Woolf Pia de Jager Rebecca Ugalde Varela Nora Locskai Katja Reinikka Kati Uusi-Rauva EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology

🎤 Today, our Supernovas Ambassador Serena Leka is speaking at Women Shaping the Future in Copenhagen, sharing how Supernovas, an initiative of the EIT Community, is building a strong network of women shaping the investment landscape across Europe. #EITCommunity

🌞 Supernovas Paris Breakfast — November Edition Join us for a relaxed breakfast gathering in Paris on Thursday, 13 November, organized by our Paris Ambassador, Andra Stanciu. This event brings together women across the investment landscape — from VCs and business angels to LPs and fund managers — to connect, exchange insights, and start the day with inspiring conversations. This casual meet-up is designed to build connections, foster open conversations and explore how we can better support one another, not just professionally, but as a community. ☕ Please note: this is a community-led, non-sponsored event. Each guest will cover their own breakfast. 📍 Location details will be shared with confirmed guests. ⏰ Limited spots available. RSVP required. Let’s build something valuable, together. 👉 Register now to join: https://luma.com/zif77y22 #EITCommunity

🚀 The impact of Supernovas keeps growing. As of today: 💼 524 women trained in investment 🌱 76 supported female-led startups 💶 €83.8M attracted by startups in our network 🌐 850+ startups showcased in the Data Room And these numbers will keep rising, with new cohorts of Women2Invest and VC Academy currently under way. Supernovas, an EIT Community initiative, continues to foster women’s presence in the entrepreneurship and investment ecosystem, equipping them with the skills, networks, and opportunities to thrive. ✨ This isn’t the final picture. It’s an evolving story of women driving change in innovation and investment. #EITCommunity

🌟 Women founders. Women investors. One powerful evening in Helsinki.     Join us on 18 Nov 2025 for Build Your Tribe with EIT Supernovas – an exclusive pre-Slush side-event designed for bold women scaling their ventures or investing in the next wave of innovation.   What can you expect to happen in this event that we co-host with EIT Culture & Creativity? Curated networking, research insights on gender bias in early-stage financing, and a bracelet-bar where serious business and sparkle meet. ✨     Spots are limited – apply here: https://luma.com/bccpra2f    #Supernovas #EITCommunity #WomenInStartups #WomenInvestors #ScaleUp #Networking #Slush    Ana I. Alcaine Celia Alija Pérez Blanca Chocarro Ruiz Celeste Reglá Díaz Asier Sannio Ormazabal Daniela Engelberg Amy Woolf Pia de Jager Rebecca Ugalde Varela Nora Locskai Katja Reinikka Kati Uusi-Rauva EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology

✨ As part of our series highlighting women who changed the course of innovation, we’re honouring one of Europe’s earliest visionaries. Not all pioneers shaped history in labs or through machines. Some, like Hildegard of Bingen (1098–1179), transformed knowledge by bridging science, arts, and spirituality in the Middle Ages. 🌿 Abbess, composer, and healer, she is recognised as one of Europe’s first female scientists. Her legacy spans music, medicine, and philosophy, proving that women have always been innovators, even when their voices were rarely heard. ➡️ Swipe to discover how Hildegard’s vision continues to inspire. #EITCommunity

🌟 EIT Community Supernovas kicked off Day 2 at unlock VC Summit! This week, our team had the pleasure of hosting the Supernovas Breakfast, opening Day 2 of the unlock VC Summit 2025 ☕✨ We discussed: 📈 Our impact over the past 3 years: €79M in investment attracted by startups in our network, 486 women trained in investment, and 81 women-led startups engaged 🚀 Two of our flagship programmes — Women2Invest, designed for women with a STEAM background aiming to enter venture capital, and Rocket Up, a programme for women founders expanding their startups into new European markets 🌍 Our growing community, including the launch of the Paris Chapter 🤝 A networking session connecting investors and innovators from across Europe And the luckiest attendees took home our brand new Supernovas hoodies! 💜👕 It was inspiring to meet so many women investors from across the UK, France, Germany, Spain, the Nordics, Benelux, CEE, Switzerland, the USA, and other regions — all committed to building a more inclusive and balanced investment landscape. Throughout the Summit, we also joined the Specialised Vertical Sessions, the roundtables, and the main stage programme, and attended the panel on Gender Gap in Investments, led by EISMEA under the European Commission. We were thrilled to hear our report “Women Founders in European Deep Tech Startups” mentioned during the discussion – thank you for recognising our contribution to advancing gender balance in venture investment! 🙏 Our delegation included Ana I. Alcaine, Celia Alija Pérez, Elena Popovici, Anna Lucia Pinto, Anna Burgués, and our fabulous Paris Brand Ambassador Andra Stanciu. A huge thank you to the organisers — Sophie Winwood, Anisah Osman Britton MBE, Patrick Keogh — and the entire unlock VC team for putting together such a meaningful and energizing event. 👉 Apply to join our investor community on Slack: https://lnkd.in/enri5HRk 💫 Connect with our investor community on WhatsApp: https://lnkd.in/eTY8Kmv8 Together, we’re unlocking a more inclusive future for venture capital in Europe. 🚀 #EITCommunity #Supernovas

💸 What do female angel investors really look for when evaluating a startup pitch? In her role as a #Supernovas Ambassador, Laurie Lancee engaged with female business angels across Europe to uncover the five key factors that matter most, from strong, resilient teams to impact-driven missions. Her insights reflect both investor checklists and lived experiences, highlighting how authenticity and values are becoming just as important as financials and scalability. 👉 Discover the five things that stand out in every pitch:  https://lnkd.in/d5FVsy-k  #EITCommunity

🚀 The #Supernovas community is heading to Paris for unlock VC Summit 2025! Join us on 14 October at 8:00 CET (Station F) for the EIT Supernovas Women Investor Breakfast, a special networking session designed to connect women in venture capital across Europe. This exclusive gathering is all about meaningful connections, sharing insights, exploring new investment opportunities, and strengthening the presence of women in VC. ☕ Expect good coffee, great conversations, and new collaborations with fellow investors shaping the future of innovation in Europe. 📍 Creativity Room, Station F — Paris  💡 Please note: attendance is limited to unlock VC Summit ticket holders.  👉 Learn more and register: https://luma.com/pwyh3e29  #EITCommunity