Industry/Technology: ecology, social entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development Goals, woman-led startups
Region – Europe
The International Terre de Femmes Award is a thematic prize open to all women worldwide. It rewards the projects aimed to preserve coastal ecosystems.
Focus areas
- Marine area protection management
- Monitoring and enforcement
- Mangrove replanting
- Coral reef restoration
- Public awareness initiatives
- Urban development impact compensation
- Beach clean-up involving local communities
- Technologies for plastic waste collection
Eligibility criteria
- Startups led by a woman or a group of women
- Startup must have a strong environmental and social impact in safeguarding coastal areas
- NGO, association and foundation are welcome
Prizes
- Cash prize €10,000
- Support from the team of Terre de Femmes
- The opportunity to share experiences in Terre de Femmes community