The European Commission announced the winners of the 12th edition of the European Prize for Women Innovators 2026 at the EIC Summit.
In the EIT Women Leadership category, the grand winner was Ella Frances Cullen, a Portuguese co-founder and chief marketing officer of Minespider. The accolade recognises "her work in promoting digital traceability in global supply chains, utilising blockchain technology and data-driven solutions to improve transparency, sustainability, and regulatory compliance".