Recognition at European level
The European Commission has selected Dominique Cirkel, co-founder of Spheer, as a semi-finalist for the 2026 European Prize for Women Innovators. She has been nominated in the Rising Innovators category, reserved for outstanding innovators under 35. The winner will be announced at the European Innovation Council Summit in June 2026.
The prize is awarded annually by the European Innovation Council (EIC) and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), and focuses on entrepreneurs who create tangible societal impact through innovative solutions. Dominique is one of six semi-finalists in her category, selected from across Europe by an independent jury of innovation experts.
A well-deserved place in the spotlight
We are incredibly proud of this nomination. We know Dominique as the person who keeps everything and everyone together — from technology to team, from client to strategy. It is wonderful to see that recognised at a European level.
We look forward to the announcement of the winner in June!
Read the full overview of the semi-finalists at eic.ec.europa.eu.
