NSRCEL Women Startup Program (powered by Kotak BizLabs), Cohort 6

Last checked 11 Oct 2026 against the official scheme page. Terms and dates can change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.

Grant of Rs 10 lakh per selected venture

Funding available

IIM Bangalore programme for women founders in three stages, with grants for ventures in the incubation phase and no equity taken.

Eligibility Criteria

Women founders; entrepreneurship base programme needs age 18+ with a feasible idea; incubation needs an India-based, majority woman-owned venture at MVP to early growth with initial revenue or strong validation.

What You Get

Grant during incubation
No equity
Mostly free participation

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Quick Facts

Governing Body: NSRCEL, Indian Institute of Management Bangalore with Kotak BizLabs
Ministry / Dept: Foundation
Level: Karnataka
Status: Check official site

Startup Stage

IdeationValidationEarly Revenue