Womenpreneur For Bharat 3.0 at PIEDS, BITS Pilani

PIEDS, BITS Pilani

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About this Opportunity

The Womenpreneur For Bharat 3.0 initiative is an acceleration program designed to empower women founders from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. The program provides selected startups with funding of up to ₹15 Lakhs along with comprehensive support including incubation, mentorship, and access to a robust ecosystem. The program aims to support startups that are building solutions for and from "Bharat," which refers to non-metro, semi-urban, and rural areas of India.

The initiative is focused on a range of sectors that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), including Agriculture, Healthcare, Education, Women's Welfare, and Fintech. It specifically seeks startups with a validated Proof-of-Concept or a prototype that have not received extensive prior funding.

Eligibility

  • The applicant must be from a Tier 2 or 3 city.
  • The women entrepreneur must hold more than 51% equity in the company.
  • The startup must be at least at the idea stage and have a Proof-of-Concept or a prototype.
  • The startup must be a for-profit, private limited company, or agree to incorporate if selected.
  • The startup must have a valid DPIIT certification.
  • The startup's revenue must not exceed ₹1 Cr per year, and it must not have received more than ₹20 Lakhs in grants or seed funding.
  • The startup's goals must align with one or more of the UN-SDG Goals 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, & 13.

Application Process

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