Shepreneurs 2026
By TechVerse Solutions
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Quick Answer
A 10-day online startup challenge for women to build a business from idea to pitch, with mentorship and ₹7,500+ in cash prizes.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹7,500
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- TechVerse Solutions
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 19 July 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by TechVerse Solutions. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
Shepreneurs 2026 is a 10-day online startup challenge presented by TechVerse Solutions in partnership with She Builds. Designed specifically for women — students, working professionals, homemakers, mothers, and aspiring founders — this challenge guides participants through the journey of turning an idea into a real business, with mentorship and structured rounds.
Who Should Apply Any woman with an idea — no prior business experience required. Open to students (school & college), working women, homemakers, mothers, women with just an idea, women already building something small, and women who already run a business. Mother-daughter teams are especially encouraged.
Format & Timeline The challenge runs fully online over 10 days, divided into three rounds:
- Round 1 – Ideation (Days 1–2): Submit your business idea, problem statement, solution, and uniqueness.
- Round 2 – Demo Video (Days 3–6): Submit a demo video showcasing your idea, prototype, or progress.
- Round 3 – Business Pitching (Day 10): Present your final pitch to the panel. A live Kickoff Meet is held on the 20th to explain the process. Mentorship day on Day 7 with industry experts.
Prizes Total cash prize pool of ₹7,500, distributed across winners and runners-up, plus premium swag kits, vouchers, certificates, and exclusive recognition. Special awards for Best Business Idea and Mother-Daughter teams. Outstanding participants may receive internship, freelance, or hiring opportunities from partner network.
Eligibility Open to all women, any age or background. Teams of 1–2 members. No prior business experience needed.
How to Apply Register via the Unstop page linked above. Fill in basic details and a short note about your idea. Joining the official WhatsApp community is mandatory for all participants.
Eligibility
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Organizers
Organizer
TechVerse Solutions
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹7,500
What You Get
This is a competition, not a funding grant: winners and runners-up share a total cash prize pool of ₹7,500, with the amount distributed across the top entries. Winners also receive premium swag kits, vouchers, certificates, and exclusive recognition. Two special awards recognise the Best Business Idea and the best Mother-Daughter team. Beyond the prizes, the 10-day online programme gives participants mentorship from industry experts on Day 7, structured rounds to develop their idea, and a final pitch to a panel. Outstanding participants may also be offered internship, freelance, or hiring opportunities through the partner network.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 2
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
