Vision, courage and adaptation capacity: they are Fundamental requirements for doing business Today, in a global context marked by economic and environmental instability, creation of walls and new commercial barriers. And in particular in a country, what is Italy, of growing female protagonism In the company’s world, with 1.4 million women holding economic activities (for 23% of the total). In this complex and challenging scenario, the Gammadonna Prize it raises forcefully, and introducing several innovations, the path in support of innovative female entrepreneurship which activates every year, since 2004. Path which, for 2025, will culminate in Turin, in November, with the final of the prize, and the presentation on the stage of the innovation stories of the 6 finalists (here the 6 finalists of 2024).
In support of the most innovative entrepreneurs
The 2025 edition reiterates the key message launched in 2024: The future goes from a paradigm change entrepreneurial. The goal is one regenerative vision of progressin which economic growth, environmental sustainability and social impact are based.
“Support women who they build business with vision, responsibility And the desire to bring this model across the border is today more than ever, the mission of the Gammadonna », explains the president, Valentina Parenti. Possible mission, working «for offer concrete tools, visibility and value connections To those who innovate every day, often without the right support networks ».
Gammadonna 2025 prize, who can participate and how to apply
The prize is intended for entrepreneurs (founder, co-founder, or active members with managerial roles) that have distinguished themselves for having innovated with products/services, processes or organizational models within their company, with at least one budget behind it. The applications must be sent by June 5th (Info and regulation on www.gammadonna.it/premio).
But Gammadonna is not just a prize: it is a real path of enhancement, acceleration and empowerment of female entrepreneurship.
Already exceed the first selection and enter the “Short-list Fab50”that is, the 50 most innovative entrepreneurs list will offer many opportunities for visibility and fundamental contacts.
The path of Gammadonna 2025, from Rome (in June) to Bologna (in January 2026)
Gammadonna 2025 is in fact above all a path, through five citiesin which entrepreneurs will have an opportunity for higher formation and business networking with excellent partners.
The first stage of the Road-Show will be in Rome on June 9th. With the partnership of Rocco Forte Hotel de la Ville and in collaboration with Angels4women and GBS Group, the theme of the day will be “Focalizza, says, get: How to capture the attention of Investor and Stakeholder“.
On the stage of the last Gammadonna Prize (© Foto_Alessandro_rocca_instagram_alex.rocca.69)
In September it will be the turn of a day of experiential training in Milan, in partnership with EY, on the methodologies of Design Thinkingto face critical issues with different eyes, thinking “out of the box” and develop innovative solutions for business.
On October 7, in Malpensa, one New stop in the heart of international logistics With DHL Express Italy. It will be an immersive experience within the main sorting hub that connects Italian companies with 220 countries worldwide through its network, to deepen the issues of internationalization, exports, logistics and customs.
Finally, the first week of November, as usual Turin will host the final of the prize, welcoming on stage The innovation stories of the 6 finalists.
Closes the road-show Bolognain January 2026, with the workshop “the money as an ally to build Wellness and future”, In partnership with Mediolanum Private Banking.
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The 6 finalists and the final prize
For the 6 finalist entrepreneurs, selected by a jury of innovation experts, entrepreneurs and investors, the highlight will be the first of November, on the stage of the final in Turin. The prize, for them, are the Occasions of visibility and training (Among the many, with the Istud Business School, with Ey and with Italian Tech Alliance). Besides theOpportunities to be selected for a mentoring path and an Angels4Women training – for access to an investment between 100 and 500k. AND Access to Business Class on Gammadonna’s finance.
Various prizes will also be awarded among the applications received, from the Women Startup Award to the Giuliana Bertin Communication Award. But there will also be one Mention for internationalization by DHL Express Italy: he will go to the entrepreneur who has distinguished himself in expanding his business on international markets.
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