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Only 14.8% of startup founders in Europe are women, but a growing number of accelerators are trying to close the gap in access to mentorship, networks, and capital. This guide compares seven programs for women founders at different stages: Female Founders for investor readiness, Grace for long-term early-stage support, Founderland for women of color, Cartier Women’s Initiative for impact ventures, Women TechEU for deep tech, WE-RISE for GreenTech and ClimateTech, and IDEAS Women for founders in Switzerland and Poland. When choosing one, look beyond prestige: consider your startup stage, funding needs, equity requirements, sector, network, and program duration.