FLO Incubator (Women Entrepreneurs)
A programme by Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad
A two-part incubation track for women entrepreneurs, run with FICCI FLO Hyderabad.
At a glance
| Best for | Women entrepreneurs, idea to early stage |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea – Prototype |
| Duration | 2-day bootcamp, then 4 weeks of mentorship |
| Format | In person |
| Cost | Paid, no equity |
| Run with | FICCI FLO Hyderabad |
About FLO Incubator (Women Entrepreneurs)
The FLO Incubator is CIE's track for women entrepreneurs, run jointly with FICCI FLO Hyderabad, starting with a bootcamp and continuing into mentorship for those who complete it.
What you get
A two-day Idea/Opportunity Validation Bootcamp — batch capped at 20 — that works through idea assessment, business-plan review, product mix and go-to-market questions, ending in a pitch to investors. Startups that complete the bootcamp can move into a month of weekly one-on-one mentorship on validation, MVP review, go-to-market planning and pitch readiness, ending in a final pitch to a panel.
Who can apply
Budding women entrepreneurs, early-stage women-led businesses (under 1.5 years old), and women professionals with a startup idea. The bootcamp is run for FICCI FLO members and charges a fee.
How to apply: register for the Idea Validation Bootcamp on CIE's FLO Incubator page.
Where to apply
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- DST NIDHI Entrepreneur-in-ResidenceA co-creation fellowship for entrepreneurs with a deep tech idea to build it out using IIIT-H research labs.
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