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WEP Women Startup Grant

Women Entrepreneurship Platform (NITI Aayog)

Overview

Grant type: Equity-free grant
Funding: Cash
Deadline: Fixed deadline
Stage: Idea, Early stage
Location: All India
Industries: Technology, Consumer, SaaS, Edtech

About this grant

The Women Entrepreneurship Platform's grant track supports women founders building scalable businesses. It combines an equity-free grant with structured mentoring, business-review sessions and access to WEP's partner network.

Eligibility

Founders: At least one woman co-founder with a shareholding of 51% or more, actively involved in operations.
Company: Registered in India, idea or early stage, with a scalable and defensible business model.
Location: India.

Founder

Woman founder holding 51%+ equity and leading the company.

Company

Registered private limited company or LLP in India.

Stage

Idea or early-stage with early traction preferred.

Benefits

Equity-free grant of up to ₹25 Lakh
Dedicated mentor and quarterly business reviews
Introductions to WEP's investor and corporate partners

How to apply

Register on the WEP portal
Complete the grant application and upload documents
Shortlisting and a virtual pitch
Grant agreement and milestone-linked disbursement

Required documents

✓Certificate of incorporation
✓Cap table showing women's shareholding
✓Business plan and financial projections
✓Founder KYC

Important dates

Opens: 1 Sept 2026
Deadline: 15 Sept 2026
Results expected: 10 Nov 2026

About Women Entrepreneurship Platform (NITI Aayog)

A NITI Aayog platform that aggregates funding, incubation and mentoring opportunities for women entrepreneurs across India.

Grant amount

Up to ₹25 Lakh

Closed15 Sept 2026

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