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Startup India Hub Women Entrepreneurs Programme | Govt Grants · Startup Monk

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Grant DPIIT Required Open Now

WEP

Startup India Hub Women Entrepreneurs Programme

Up to Rs 50 lakh via SISFS reserved quota

Funding available

Dedicated Startup India support for women-led startups including priority evaluation for SISFS, mentorship matching, and networking with women investor networks. Women founders get a 20% reserved quota in SISFS.

Eligibility Criteria

DPIIT-recognised startup where at least one founder is a woman. Must be incorporated as Private Limited, LLP, or Partnership. Standard SISFS eligibility applies.

What You Get

20% reserved SISFS quota for women-led startups
Priority listing on Startup India marketplace
Dedicated WEP mentors and women angel networks
Networking with women entrepreneur communities
Reduced filing fees for IP registration

Similar Schemes

SISFS

Startup India Seed Fund Scheme

Up to Rs 50 lakh

FFS

Fund of Funds for Startups

Rs 10,000 Crore corpus

BIG

BIRAC BIG Grant

Up to Rs 50 lakh

Apply on the official government portal

Quick Facts

Governing Body: Startup India Hub, DPIIT
Ministry / Dept: DPIIT
Level: Central Government
Status: Ongoing

Startup Stage

IdeationValidation

Target Sectors

All Sectors

DPIIT Recognition Required

This scheme requires your startup to be DPIIT-recognised under the Startup India programme.

How to get DPIIT recognition →