10,000 Women in India
A programme by Goldman Sachs
A three-month, in-person management and business education course for established women entrepreneurs, run with three IIMs.
At a glance
| Best for | Established women entrepreneurs who are the key decision-maker in an operating business |
|---|---|
| Stage | Growth |
| Duration | Three months |
| Format | In person |
| Cost | Free |
| Run with | IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Lucknow |
About 10,000 Women in India
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.