Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Women Startup Scheme
Under Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Women Startup Scheme by Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS)
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Quick Answer
Non-dilutive grant of ₹1L–₹25L for women-led DPIIT-recognized startups registered in Maharashtra, with women founders holding >51% equity.
- Funding amount
- ₹1L – ₹25L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Maharashtra
- Registrations needed
- DPIIT recognition
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 15 February 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS). Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Women Startup Scheme is a flagship initiative by the Maharashtra State Innovation Society aimed at empowering women-led startups across the state of Maharashtra.
The scheme provides early to growth-stage financial assistance to innovative startups founded and led by women entrepreneurs. Through direct grant support, the program seeks to strengthen inclusive entrepreneurship, promote innovation-led businesses, and help women founders scale their ventures sustainably.
By supporting eligible startups with non-dilutive funding, the scheme enables founders to strengthen product development, expand operations, and move their ideas to the next stage of growth while contributing to Maharashtra’s innovation ecosystem.
Eligibility
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Full eligibility criteria — entity type, stage, sector, founder profile and registration requirements — plus your fit for this program. Sign up to view.
Grant providers
Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS) is the Government of Maharashtra's nodal agency for building an innovation-driven entrepreneurial ecosystem across the state. It sits under the state's Department of Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and its General…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- ₹1L – ₹25L
- Fund type
- Grant
- Equity
- Equity-free
What You Get
Direct grant support for product development, expansion, and scaling operations. Equity-free assistance to women-led startups.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 3
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 4
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 5
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
