Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women
A programme by NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore (NS Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning)
A business-education programme for established women entrepreneurs, taught by IIM Bangalore faculty with Goldman Sachs.
At a glance
| Best for | Women who own and run a business that is at least a year old |
|---|---|
| Stage | Growth |
| Duration | 100+ hours, including three residential modules |
| Format | In person |
| Cost | Free, no equity |
| Run with | Goldman Sachs |
About Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women
10,000 Women is Goldman Sachs' programme for women business owners ready to grow, delivered in India by IIM Bangalore alongside IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Lucknow. Tuition is covered by Goldman Sachs; travel and lodging are not. An online version runs separately on Coursera for founders who cannot attend in person.
What you get
- Business and management education by IIMB faculty: financial management, marketing, negotiation, leadership
- Business growth plan
- Expert mentorship
- Global alumni network
- Tuition covered by Goldman Sachs
Who can apply
- Owner or co-owner of the venture
- Primary decision maker
- Business operational for at least one year
- A minimum of 3 employees
- Must not be a previous graduate of 10,000 Women
How selection works: Application review → interviews with shortlisted applicants → final decision, shortly before the cohort starts. Goldman Sachs publishes the dates for each intake
How to apply: Applications go through Goldman Sachs, starting with a short expression-of-interest form. Questions go to info@gs10kwapply.in.
Where to apply
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