Naaripreneur for Her Program Cohort 2 – IIMV FIELD
By IIMV FIELD
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Quick Answer
11-month incubation for women-led startups and ventures building solutions for women , IIMV FIELD, CSR-backed by NBCC India Ltd.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹5 Lakhs
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- IIMV FIELD
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 30 June 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by IIMV FIELD. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
Naaripreneur for Her Program (NFHP) Cohort 2 is an 11-month incubation programme run by IIMV FIELD , the innovation and entrepreneurship foundation of IIM Visakhapatnam , and supported as a CSR initiative by NBCC India Ltd, a Government of India Navratna PSU. Building on Cohort 1, which was recognised as the Second Best CSR Project for Women Development at the PRSI National Awards, Cohort 2 runs from May 2026 to March 2027 and supports up to 75 entrepreneurs across three structured phases.
The programme is open to ventures led by women (across any product, service, or sector) and to ventures building solutions specifically for women in domains such as health, safety, education, financial independence, and livelihood creation. Entrepreneurs can apply with just an idea , no existing business or prior traction required.
The programme is structured across three phases. Phase 1 is a nationwide call for applications. Phase 2 (Pre-Incubation) brings up to 75 shortlisted applicants through structured online capacity-building covering ideation techniques, idea validation, lean canvas, and core business model components , marketing, operations, finance, performance management, and storytelling. Participants who complete Phase 2 submit a lean canvas and pitch video for selection to Phase 3. Phase 3 (Incubation) provides six months of intensive support to up to 25 selected ventures, including structured mentorship from IIMV faculty, industry experts, and sector specialists, access to IIMV FIELD's ecosystem and alumni network, and a 2-day on-campus bootcamp focused on AI adoption and fundraising. The programme concludes with a graduation ceremony where the top 5 startups receive performance-based grants totalling up to ₹5 lakh.
IIMV FIELD's positioning within IIM Visakhapatnam , a premier central government management institution , gives participants access to rigorous business education, faculty mentorship, and a growing alumni and industry network. The CSR backing from NBCC India Ltd adds institutional credibility and resource depth to the programme.
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Grant providers
IIMV FIELD is the incubation and startup hub of IIM Visakhapatnam, based at the institute's permanent campus at Gambheeram in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Its full name is the IIMV Foundation for Incubation Entrepreneurial Learning and Development. It started operations in…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹5 Lakhs
- Fund type
- Grant
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayment
- Non-repayable
What You Get
The top 5 startups at the end of the 11-month programme receive performance-based grants totalling up to ₹5 lakh. The primary value of the programme lies in the structured incubation support — mentorship, capacity building, ecosystem access, and a 2-day on-campus bootcamp on AI adoption and fundraising — available to up to 25 ventures in the incubation phase.
- Disbursement
- Lump Sum
- Duration
- 11 months
- Funding source
- CSR funded
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Selection Process
Applications are reviewed by the Screening and Evaluation Committee (SCEC) of IIMV FIELD. Shortlisted Phase 2 participants are evaluated based on their lean canvas and pitch video submissions before a brief committee interaction; up to 25 ventures are selected for the full incubation phase.
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- 3
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- 4
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- 5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply to the Naaripreneur for Her Program?
Two categories: (1) ventures led by women, working on any product or service in any sector, and (2) ventures building solutions specifically for women. Any stage, any sector, any location in India. Idea-stage applicants are welcome.
What are the three phases of the programme?
Phase 1 is a nationwide call for applications. Phase 2 (Pre-Incubation) offers structured online capacity-building for up to 75 shortlisted applicants. Phase 3 (Incubation) provides 6 months of intensive support for up to 25 selected ventures, concluding with a graduation ceremony and performance grants for the top 5.
What grants are available?
Performance-based grants totalling up to ₹5 lakh are awarded to the top 5 startups at the end of the programme. The grants are equity-free.
Is prior traction or incorporation required to apply?
No. Applicants can apply with just an idea. No revenue, traction, or formal incorporation is required at the application stage.
Who backs the programme?
The programme is a CSR initiative supported by NBCC India Ltd (a Government of India Navratna PSU) and run by IIMV FIELD, the innovation and entrepreneurship foundation of IIM Visakhapatnam.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
