WOW WOMEN MOTOR

Women Opening Ways: Empowering Women, Fostering STEM Skills, Shaping the Future of Automotive


WOW – Women Motor is a long-term initiative born in the heart of Italy’s Motor Valley, aimed at promoting women empowerment, STEM education, and inclusion in the automotive and motorsport sectors. The project is more than an annual event: it is a structured platform that connects institutions, educational systems, and companies, creating opportunities for young talents and reducing the gap between education and industry.

MUNER’s Partnership
MUNER is proud to support WOW – Women Motor, reaffirming its commitment to diversity, inclusion, and gender equality in automotive education and industry. As part of the Imola Living Lab protocol, MUNER contributes to a collaborative ecosystem that fosters innovation, skills development, and social impact across the Motor Valley.

Find more information about upcoming editions and how to get involved

Partners and Promoters

The project is promoted by:

  • Municipality of Imola

  • Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari – Formula Imola S.p.A.

  • CON.AMI

  • Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Imola

With the support of MUNER – Motor Valley University of Emilia-Romagna, Regione Emilia-Romagna, Università di Bologna, and numerous technical partners and sponsors, including leading automotive brands and organizations committed to gender equality, STEM education, and professional development in motorsport.

Objectives

WOW works continuously to:

  • Reduce the gap between education and employment

  • Promote and enhance human capital

  • Create new opportunities for the next generation of automotive professionals

A Platform for Change
By connecting industry, academia, and public institutions, WOW provides an ongoing space to showcase female talent, challenge stereotypes, and inspire the next generation of engineers, managers, and professionals in sectors traditionally underrepresented by women.

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