
Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs' 10,000 Women: a three-month in-person business course with three IIMs for established women entrepreneurs in India, plus a free online version.
Goldman Sachs at a glance
| Address | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
|---|---|
| Programmes | 2 standing programmes · 1 open call right now |
| Stages supported | Growth |
| Fees | Free — all 2 programmes that state a fee policy |
| Official website | www.goldmansachs.com/worldwide/india/10000-women |
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यह काफ़ी पहले बंद हुआ था और हमें नहीं पता कि यह फिर चलेगा या नहीं। "मुझे बताएँ" दबाएँ, चलने पर हम ईमेल करेंगे।
Programmes they run
Standing programmes at Goldman Sachs, separate from the funding calls above.
Two programmes: an in-person course with three IIMs for established women business owners, and a free, self-paced online course offered with Coursera.
10,000 Women in India
ProgrammeA three-month, in-person management and business education course for established women entrepreneurs, run with three IIMs.
Best for: Established women entrepreneurs who are the key decision-maker in an operating business
- Growth
- Three months
- In person
- Free
With IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Lucknow
What you get, who can apply and how to applyHide details
The in-person 10,000 Women programme is a three-month management and business education course for women who already run an established business. It is taught over three in-person weeks on campus, with more than 100 hours of learning in total, in partnership with three IIMs. Tuition is covered; travel, lodging and related expenses are not.
What you get
- Tuition covered, with more than 100 hours of learning across three in-person teaching weeks
- Tools and techniques to analyse your business opportunities and build a growth plan
- Mentoring and networking, as the programme describes its offer
- Membership of a nationwide community of graduates
Who can apply
- Established women entrepreneurs who are the primary decision maker in their business
- Owner or co-owner of a business that has been operating for at least one year
- At least three employees
- Annual turnover above the minimum stated on the apply page
- Not a previous 10,000 Women graduate
How to apply: start with the two-minute expression of interest form on the apply page. The site lists applications as open, with a closing date in November 2026 and a cohort start in November or December 2026.
10,000 Women Online
ProgrammeA free, self-paced online business course with ten core courses and three electives, offered worldwide in partnership with Coursera.
Best for: Entrepreneurs anywhere in the world, including those who cannot attend the in-person course
- Self-paced
- Online
- Free
With Coursera
What you get, who can apply and how to applyHide details
10,000 Women Online is a free, self-paced business education programme for entrepreneurs around the world, including those who cannot attend the in-person course. It has ten core courses that cover the essentials of running and growing a business, plus three electives that go deeper into key areas. It is delivered in English, French, Hindi, Brazilian Portuguese and Latin American Spanish, in partnership with Coursera.
What you get
- Ten core courses on the essentials of running and growing a business
- Three electives to deepen skills in key areas
- Free access, at your own pace
Who can apply
- Entrepreneurs around the world who cannot attend the in-person programme
How to apply to Goldman Sachs
कार्यक्रम चुनना
- इन-पर्सन कार्यक्रम उन स्थापित महिला उद्यमियों के लिए उपयुक्त है जो पात्रता शर्तें पूरी करती हैं और तीन इन-पर्सन शिक्षण सप्ताहों में शामिल हो सकती हैं।
- ऑनलाइन कार्यक्रम मुफ़्त और स्व-गति वाला है, और यह उन सभी उद्यमियों के लिए खुला है जो कहीं भी हों, जिनमें वे भी शामिल हैं जो इन-पर्सन नहीं आ सकतीं।
- प्रारंभिक-चरण के उपक्रम और एकल स्वामित्व वाले व्यवसाय वह दर्शक नहीं हैं जिनके लिए इन-पर्सन कार्यक्रम बनाया गया है।
आवेदन से पहले
- जाँचें कि आपका व्यवसाय कम से कम एक वर्ष से चल रहा है, उसमें कम से कम तीन कर्मचारी हैं, और उसका वार्षिक टर्नओवर आवेदन पेज पर दी गई न्यूनतम सीमा से अधिक है। साइट यह न्यूनतम अलग-अलग जगह अलग तरह से लिखती है, इसलिए सटीक शब्दावली वहीं पुष्ट करें।
- पिछले 10,000 Women ग्रेजुएट दोबारा आवेदन नहीं कर सकते।
- तारीखों की योजना बनाएँ: इन-पर्सन आवेदन नवंबर 2026 में बंद होंगे, और cohort की शुरुआत नवंबर या दिसंबर 2026 में होगी।
आवेदन कैसे करें
- आवेदन पेज पर दिए दो मिनट के expression of interest फ़ॉर्म से शुरू करें।
About Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs runs 10,000 Women as an initiative to foster economic growth through business education, mentoring and networking, and access to capital. In India, the in-person business education course is delivered with three Indian Institutes of Management, and a free online version is open to entrepreneurs around the world.
How the programmes work
The in-person programme is a three-month management and business education course. It includes more than 100 hours of learning, with three in-person teaching weeks on campus. Participants use the course's tools and techniques to analyse their business opportunities, build a growth plan and put that plan into practice in their own business. Tuition is covered, but travel, lodging and related expenses are not.
The online programme, 10,000 Women Online, is free and self-paced. It has ten core courses that cover the essentials of running and growing a business, plus three electives that go deeper into key areas. It is delivered in English, French, Hindi, Brazilian Portuguese and Latin American Spanish, in partnership with Coursera.
The site lists the in-person programme as open for applications, with a closing date in November 2026 and a cohort start in November or December 2026.
Who can apply
The in-person programme is designed for established women entrepreneurs who are key decision-makers in their businesses. Applicants must own or co-own a business that has been operating for at least one year, has at least three employees and has an annual turnover above a stated minimum. The site words that minimum in two ways: the eligibility list says more than it, while another section of the apply page says at least. Check the apply page for the current wording. Previous 10,000 Women graduates are not eligible, and the programme is not intended for early-stage ventures or sole proprietors.
The online programme has no stated eligibility conditions. It is open to entrepreneurs around the world, including those who cannot attend the in-person course.
Scale and reported results
The programme's own pages report figures for their reach. These are self-reported, and we have not verified them. Since 2008, it says it has trained more than 4,100 entrepreneurs from across India, and that its worldwide reach is more than 320,000 entrepreneurs across more than 150 countries. Its online programme reports more than 50,000 participants since 2008, based on internal data.
A 2023 report on the India community says that, on average, graduates quadruple their revenue, double their workforce and increase productivity five times within 18 months of graduating, and that each graduate creates five new jobs. Productivity is measured as average revenue per employee.
The India figures on revenue and jobs do not agree across the site. One page reports more than 12,000 new jobs created, while the live India page reports more than 110,000 jobs sustained, and the revenue totals differ between pages. This page does not quote a total for either.
Access to capital
Since 2014, the programme has worked with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) on the Women Entrepreneurs Opportunity Facility, which deploys financial solutions to increase access to capital for entrepreneurs. The facility works through financial institutions. Its figures, drawn from a 2025 progress report published with the IFC, say it has reached 107 financial institutions across 59 countries and more than 267,000 entrepreneurs.
Who runs it and where
Goldman Sachs runs the programme. The current India pages name three partner institutes: IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore and IIM Lucknow, which teaches across its Delhi and Lucknow campuses. An older 2023 report also credits the Indian School of Business, so check the apply page for the current partners before relying on either list.
Locations
The in-person programme runs on IIM campuses in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Lucknow and Delhi. The online programme is open from anywhere in the world.
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Frequently asked questions about Goldman Sachs
What is Goldman Sachs?
Goldman Sachs is a corporate based in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
What does Goldman Sachs do?
Goldman Sachs runs 10,000 Women as an initiative to foster economic growth through business education, mentoring and networking, and access to capital.
Where is Goldman Sachs located?
Goldman Sachs is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
What programs does Goldman Sachs run?
Goldman Sachs currently has 1 open programme: Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women India. 1 further programme has run in the past.
Is Goldman Sachs open to applications?
Yes. Goldman Sachs has 1 open programme right now, including Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women India. Check each programme's page for its deadline and eligibility.
Do Goldman Sachs programmes charge a fee?
No. Every Goldman Sachs programme that states a fee policy is free to join, including 10,000 Women in India and 10,000 Women Online.
What sectors does Goldman Sachs support?
Goldman Sachs works with startups in All Sectors.
What stage of startup does Goldman Sachs support?
Goldman Sachs supports startups at the Growth stage.
How do I apply to Goldman Sachs?
- इन-पर्सन कार्यक्रम उन स्थापित महिला उद्यमियों के लिए उपयुक्त है जो पात्रता शर्तें पूरी करती हैं और तीन इन-पर्सन शिक्षण सप्ताहों में शामिल हो सकती हैं। - ऑनलाइन कार्यक्रम मुफ़्त और स्व-गति वाला है, और यह उन सभी उद्यमियों के लिए खुला है जो कहीं भी हों, जिनमें वे भी शामिल हैं जो इन-पर्सन नहीं आ सकतीं। - प्रारंभिक-चरण के उपक्रम और एकल स्वामित्व वाले व्यवसाय वह दर्शक नहीं हैं जिनके लिए इन-पर्सन कार्य…
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