Portuguese entrepreneur Débora Campos, founder and CEO of AgroGrIN Tech, has been awarded first prize in the EIT Women Leadership category of the EU Prize for Women Innovators 2025. The announcement took place at the European Innovation Council Summit in Brussels, an event that celebrates groundbreaking contributions to innovation across the continent.
Campos earned recognition for her pioneering work in transforming agricultural industry waste into functional food ingredients through advanced and sustainable technology. By converting fruit by-products into high-value nutritional components, her company provides a solution that enhances environmental efficiency and supports the transition to greener production models.
This recognition not only spotlights the importance of innovation in addressing global sustainability challenges but also highlights the leadership role women continue to play in shaping Europe’s future. Campos’s success demonstrates how science and technology can deliver practical solutions to reduce waste, improve food systems, and inspire future generations of female innovators.
Portuguese entrepreneur Débora Campos, founder and CEO of AgroGrIN Tech, has been awarded first prize in the EIT Women Leadership category of the EU Prize for Women Innovators 2025. The announcement took place at the European Innovation Council Summit in Brussels, an event that celebrates groundbreaking contributions to innovation across the continent.
Campos earned recognition for her pioneering work in transforming agricultural industry waste into functional food ingredients through advanced and sustainable technology. By converting fruit by-products into high-value nutritional components, her company provides a solution that enhances environmental efficiency and supports the transition to greener production models.
This recognition not only spotlights the importance of innovation in addressing global sustainability challenges but also highlights the leadership role women continue to play in shaping Europe’s future. Campos’s success demonstrates how science and technology can deliver practical solutions to reduce waste, improve food systems, and inspire future generations of female innovators.
