UN Women Care and Climate Entrepreneurship Accelerator
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Quick Answer
A regional accelerator providing grants and support to women-led enterprises tackling climate change and care work in Asia-Pacific.
- Funding amount
- ₹4.3L – ₹87L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- Visa Foundation
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Eligible stage
- Revenue
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 31 August 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Visa Foundation. 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 UN Women Care and Climate Entrepreneurship Accelerator is a program to support women-owned and women-benefitting enterprises in the Asia-Pacific region. The accelerator provides tailored support in six key areas and offers grants ranging from US$5,000 to US$100,000 to selected enterprises to help them tackle the dual challenges of climate change and care work.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
Visa Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Visa Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The foundation works with 150-plus global partners. Visa Foundation focuses on ensuring economic inclusion for financially underserved people and…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- ₹4.3L – ₹87L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Grants of US$5,000 to US$100,000 along with tailored support in six key areas to help enterprises scale their impact on climate and care.
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
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the grant amount offered?
Selected enterprises receive grants ranging from US$5,000 to US$100,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
Enterprises must be woman-owned/led or have a gender-diverse founding team, be a for-profit registered entity in South or Southeast Asia, have been operational for at least two years with product-market fit and revenue, and commit to signing the Women's Empowerment Principles.
Is the program currently accepting applications?
No. The official application page states: 'We are no longer accepting applications.'
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
