WISE SNDTWU Incubation Centre
SNDT Women's University
Women-focused incubation centre at SNDT Women's University in Mumbai, requiring at least 30% women representation, backed by SIDBI and Startup India with co-working and mentorship support.
Programs by WISE SNDTWU Incubation Centre
2 past programs
Programmes they run
Standing programmes at WISE SNDTWU Incubation Centre, separate from the funding calls above.
SISFS Startup India Seed Fund Scheme
Grant schemeprovides crucial early-stage funding support to startups. It offers financial assistance for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry, and commercialization.
This initiative empowers young ventures to take their first steps toward building sustainable businesses.
MSInS Maharashtra State Innovation Society
Grant schemeWith funding support of up to ₹10 lakhs, the scheme helps startups scale their ideas through government-backed financial aid, mentorship, and access to innovation infrastructure.
SIDBI Small Industries Development Bank
Grant schemeoffers tailored funding solutions to micro, small, and medium enterprises. With schemes offering up to ₹10 lakhs, it supports startups in growth, capacity expansion, and innovation, ensuring they thrive in a competitive ecosystem.
Startup Tuesday
PlatformA weekly pitch event hosted at WISE SNDTWU Incubation Centre to give early-stage and growing startups a platform to pitch, receive feedback, and connect.
Idea Wednesday
PlatformA day dedicated to early-stage innovators — from curious students to aspiring founders — to present fresh ideas, receive inputs, and start shaping them into reality.
Ideathon
CompetitionInitiatives like Ideathon further ignite problem-solving mindsets.
Incubation tracks
The routes into WISE SNDTWU Incubation Centre, and what each one includes.
| Track | Type | Space | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Incubation JourneyA comprehensive 12 months journey to help you validate your idea and build a foundation for your startup | Pre-incubation | — | Expert Mentorship, Workshops & Training, Workspace & Resources, Networking & Connections |
| Incubation programThe program typically supports startups for 6-12 months. | Resident incubation | — | Mentorship & Guidance, Funding & Financial Support, Training & Skill Development, Networking & Marketing Access, Workspace & Infrastructure |
| AccelerationWe accelerate market-ready startups through funding connections, market access, and scaling strategies | Acceleration | — | funding connections, market access, scaling strategies |
Labs & facilities
Equipment and space on campus.
Co-working Space
Meeting Room
labs that support prototyping needs
co-working spaces
Modern Workspace
High-speed internet
Meeting rooms
Event spaces
CONFERENCE ROOM
TRAINING ROOM
MAKERSPACE
OPEN AREA
Private Cabin
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
Recognitions & empanelments
Official approvals this incubator holds.
About WISE SNDTWU Incubation Centre
WISE (Women Innovation Startup Entrepreneurship) SNDTWU Incubation Centre is a Section 8 company hosted by SNDT Women's University in Mumbai, a 109-year-old institution with over 400 affiliated colleges and 85,000 women students. The centre focuses on fostering entrepreneurship and innovation among women, requiring at least 30 percent women representation in incubated startups. WISE provides a robust ecosystem including networking platforms, expert mentorship, co-working spaces, investment opportunities, curated events, pre-incubation support, and industry collaborations. Facilities include modern co-working spaces, professional meeting rooms for investor pitches, high-speed internet, and access to prototyping labs. The centre has received funding from Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS), Startup India, and the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI). By addressing gender-specific barriers to entrepreneurship, WISE empowers women founders to transform ideas into scalable ventures.
Who Benefits
Women entrepreneurs and women-led startups from across India seeking incubation with dedicated co-working infrastructure, mentorship, and access to government-backed funding. Student founders from SNDT Women's University and its affiliated colleges, as well as early-stage women founders needing pre-incubation and investor readiness support, benefit from WISE's focused programming.
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