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.

Naaripreneur for Her Program Cohort 2 – IIMV FIELD – Up to ₹5 Lakhs

Describe the problem your startup solves and who faces it.

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Smallholder farmers lose 30–40% of perishable produce to poor cold-chain access. Our IoT-enabled micro cold-storage units bring affordable, solar-powered refrigeration to the last mile…

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What is your current traction and key milestones to date?

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12 paying agri-FPOs across 3 states, ₹48L ARR, and a 22% month-on-month growth in storage utilisation over the last two quarters…

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How will the grant funds be utilised over the next 12 months?

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60% towards manufacturing 40 additional units, 25% on field engineering hires, and 15% on cold-chain certification and compliance…

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Documents to prepare

Pitch deck (PDF)
Certificate of Incorporation
DPIIT recognition certificate
Founder PAN & Aadhaar

Naaripreneur for Her Program Cohort 2 – IIMV FIELD

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