JFD The Margaret Awards - Women in Tech and AI Innovation Opportunity 2026

📝 About the Opportunity

The Margaret Awards honor women entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, and young women (Margaret Juniors) who are leading impactful innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) and technology. This initiative supports women-led startups, corporate innovation leaders, and emerging young innovators by providing structured support to scale their projects and strengthen their influence across Europe.

🎁 Benefits

Participants in the JFD The Margaret Awards will receive:

• A one-year growth acceleration program valued at €1 million.
• Support from JFD and partner organizations.
• Mentorship, coaching, and professional training.
• Visibility through national and European media.
• Access to investors and financing pathways.
• International exposure and networking opportunities with tech leaders.
• Strategic guidance to scale and commercialize projects.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Women Entrepreneurs

• Female founders or co-founders of innovative companies.
• Must lead AI-based or tech-driven projects.

Women Intrapreneurs

• Female employees working within companies.
• Leading innovation initiatives with measurable impact.
• Strongly encouraged to involve AI or technology.

Margaret Juniors (Young Innovators)

• Girls aged 14 to 22.
• Must propose or develop an AI-based innovative project.
• Open to students, early innovators, and youth-led initiatives.

📅 Application Date and Process

Steps to Apply:

1. Prepare a clear description of your AI or tech-based innovative project.
2. Gather documentation proving your role (founder, co-founder, intrapreneur, or youth innovator).
3. Prepare any supporting materials demonstrating impact, feasibility, or early results.
4. Submit your application through the official JFD application portal (follow their guidelines exactly).
5. Await evaluation by the JFD selection committee.
6. If selected, participate in interviews or follow-up assessments.
7. Winners will be announced and onboarded into the acceleration program.

📌 Application Deadline

27 February, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of the opportunity on the official JFD website.
• Apply directly via the application form.

This is a fantastic opportunity for women innovators in the fields of technology and AI to gain recognition, support, and resources to scale their projects and make a significant impact. Don't miss the chance to apply!

• One-year growth acceleration program valued at €1 million
• Support from JFD and partner organizations
• Mentorship, coaching, and professional training
• Visibility through national and European media
• Access to investors and financing pathways
• International exposure and networking with tech leaders
• Strategic guidance to scale and commercialize projects