Tara’s Circle 2026 Global Open Call Offers €100,000 to Women-Led Impact Projects
Tara’s Circle 2026 provides up to €100,000 in funding and a six-month development programme for 15 women-led projects across five thematic areas. The initiative is open to women founders worldwide who are at least 18 years old and have ventures at the seed, defined MVP, or functional MVP stage.
Overview
Organised by Tara for Women, Tara’s Circle 2026 is an international initiative designed to support women-led ventures that generate measurable social, environmental, or economic impact. The programme distributes up to €100,000 among 15 winning projects spread across five thematic areas: Sustainability, Environment and Mobility; Health and Well-Being; Social Innovation, Education and Community Development; Technology and Science; and Design, Culture and Impact-Driven Fashion.
Within each thematic area, three projects receive financial support of €10,000 (first place), €6,000 (second place), or €4,000 (third place). In addition to cash prizes, all 15 winners gain entry into a six-month development programme providing strategic mentoring, specialised training, international visibility, networking opportunities, and potential connections with the investment ecosystem.
Eligibility
- Must be a woman aged 18 or older at the time of application.
- Must be a founder or co-founder of the project and play an active leadership role.
- Open to applicants worldwide with national or international project scopes.
- Projects must be at the seed, defined minimum viable product (MVP), or functional MVP stage.
- Initiatives must demonstrate scalability, long-term financial sustainability, and clear positive impact.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted digitally via the official online application forms. Applicants may choose between the official English application form or the official Spanish application form.
The required submission materials consist of:
- A fully completed online application form.
- A comprehensive pitch deck in PDF format.
- An elevator-pitch video lasting no more than two minutes, uploaded to YouTube with an unrestricted link.
- Any additional documentation requested by the platform.
Deadline
Applications must be submitted by September 17, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Central European Summer Time (CEST).