V-FUND 6.0 – Women 2026 Accelerator Program

VELS Innovation Council, StartupTN

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Details

Amount

Upto: ₹2 lakh

Deadline

February 15, 2026

Provider

VELS Innovation Council, StartupTN

Type

accelerator

About this Opportunity

V-FUND 6.0 – Women 2026 is the sixth edition of the flagship accelerator and seed funding initiative by VELS Innovation Council (VIC), aimed at empowering early-stage women entrepreneurs.

The program focuses on strengthening women-led startups by providing seed funding, structured incubation, and capacity-building support. It offers a platform for women founders to gain visibility, mentorship, and institutional backing to scale innovative and viable business ideas.

Selected startups receive seed funding along with incubation support at the VELS Innovation Council, access to industry mentors, and structured guidance across finance, branding, leadership, compliance, and market strategy. StartupTN acts as the Startup Ecosystem Partner for this initiative.

Eligibility

  • Applicant must be a woman entrepreneur with at least one woman co-founder
  • Maximum age limit of the applicant is 45 years
  • The startup must be a registered entity in Tamil Nadu
  • Minimum 51% women ownership or a woman as Founder/CEO is mandatory
  • Open to VELS students, alumni, faculty, and the general public
  • Applicants must have innovative and viable early-stage startup ideas

Application Process

  • Applicants must submit the application online
  • Stage 1 involves preliminary screening by a panel of women entrepreneurs
  • Shortlisted applicants are invited to the final pitch round at VISTAS campus
  • Final pitch is conducted on 28 February 2026
  • Winners are announced during a formal ceremony in the first week of March 2026
  • Selected startups receive seed funding and incubation support at VIC