Women-Led & Social Impact Startups Innovation Challenge

Federation of All India Vyapar Mandal

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Details

Amount

Upto: ₹5 lakh

Deadline

January 31, 2026

Provider

Federation of All India Vyapar Mandal

Type

grant

About this Opportunity

The Women-Led & Social Impact Startups Innovation Challenge invites startups and innovators to build solutions that empower women, strengthen livelihoods, and drive inclusive social and economic progress.

The challenge focuses on:

  • Women-led innovation and entrepreneurship
  • Livelihood and skill development
  • Rural and community empowerment
  • Scalable and inclusive social impact models

The program aims to support innovative, community-driven solutions that demonstrate strong social relevance, scalability, and sustainability while addressing real-world challenges faced by women entrepreneurs and underserved communities.

Eligibility

  • The challenge is open to Indian startups, MSMEs, and individual innovators working on women-led enterprises or social impact solutions.
  • Applicants must be incorporated or registered in India
  • DPIIT or Startup India recognition is preferred but not mandatory at the time of application
  • Startups at any stage including idea, prototype, MVP, pilot, or early commercialization can apply
  • Solutions must demonstrate innovation, scalability, and measurable social impact
  • You can apply with just an idea as an individual, but if you win, you’ll need to register a startup/company to receive the benefits.