Daniela Melandri awarded the Fab50 GammaDonna prize

Congratulations to EQN steering group member Daniela Melandri who has been awarded the Fab50 GammaDonna; a prize given to the top 50 Italian female entrepreneurs in innovation.

Pushing the world in a more sustainable direction is the wind of innovation and change, a wind that also blows thanks to the dedication and work of women like Daniela, who – with their ideas, talent and resourcefulness – are revolutionising our way of living and imagining the future, contributing to economic, social and technological progress. 

GammaDonna is a historic association that has been working for twenty years to reduce the gender gap in the socio-economic field. Founded in 2004, it is a non-profit association dedicated to addressing gender imbalance in Italy, recognizing it as a key opportunity to boost both the nation’s economic growth and workplace well-being. GammaDonna’s mission is to empower women and young people to embrace entrepreneurship, adapt to change, and innovate—despite challenges and obstacles.

GammaDonna is at the forefront of driving cultural change in Italy. It actively scouts and promotes innovative business initiatives while fostering networking opportunities among startups, entrepreneurs, investors, large corporations, and institutions. The organisation also cultivates a vibrant community of innovators focused on transforming business through creative solutions.

In addition to its role as a hub for gender and generational integration, GammaDonna serves as an informal observatory and listening platform for ongoing socio-economic shifts in Italy. Its flagship initiative, the GammaDonna Prize, celebrates female entrepreneurs who have successfully introduced sustainable innovation within their companies, making a meaningful impact on both business and society.