Womennovator - Virtual Incubation Program
The WE - Virtual Incubation Program for Women is a 10 weeks digital incubation program for women enterprise based in India across various sectors. The incubation program is designed to bring the best of Womennovator's programs to women-led ventures across the various sectors.
Calling Women Entrepreneurs
It is for women entrepreneurs (startups, small, micro & small enterprises) / social activists/professionals in India.
This program will provide: Taking place over the course of 10 weeks, the program will include immersive workshops designed to equip you with the knowledge and connections to grow your business. You will receive technical training and one-on-one consulting support from an experienced team.
Calling Women entrepreneurs (startups, small, micro & small enterprises)/ social activists/ professionals in India We believe in empowering women to raise capital, grow their businesses, and create jobs that lift families out of extreme poverty. But research shows that female founders only receive 11% of seed financing. This cohort will explore issues around the gender financing gap and work together to tackle the barriers women entrepreneurs face in their fundraising journey. The program is designed to bring together women entrepreneurs, spanning sectors and regions across India, to build skills such as fundraising, investment readiness, and leadership – all with a gender lens that exposes and addresses unique barriers to women’s success.
The WE - Virtual Incubation Program for Women is a 10 weeks digital incubation program for women enterprise based in India across various sectors. The incubation program is designed to bring the best of Womennovator's programs to women-led ventures across the various sectors.
The program is designed to bring together
women entrepreneurs, spanning sectors and regions across India, to build skills such as fundraising,
investment readiness, and leadership – all with a gender lens that exposes and addresses unique barriers to
women’s success.
Interact with Industry Experts through our initiatives
WE - Talk.
WE - International Tour.
& WE - Brand Equity Exchange Program.
And Exclusive Mentoring Sessions.
Exclusive Access to Womennovator NETWORK, EXHIBITIONS & CONFERENCE
Global Networking.
Access to Government Schemes & Support.
SELECTION CRITERIA
About your Enterprise
WOMEN ENTERPRISE
Enterprise is run by women who are looking for support to grow and scale
LIVELIHOODS
Your business is focused on creating sustainable jobs and providing a substantial income increase for people living in extreme poverty.
INNOVATION
You’re for profit-enterprise uses a fresh approach, a new business model, or is developing a new technology or product.
SCALABILITY
Your venture is tackling a big, important problem and has the capacity and ambition to scale operations and expand to create jobs.
FUNDRAISING
You are looking to raise funds in the eight to 12 months.
About you
FEMALE FOUNDER
You are driven, collaborative, and creative with a track record for getting things done.
VISION
You are a woman from India running an enterprise in India.
LEADERSHIP
You have critical decision-making authority in the venture and are working for it full-time.
DRIVE
You are driven, collaborative, and creative with a track record for getting things done.
COMMITMENT
You are able to dedicate two to three hours per week to actively work with Incubation cohort peers, and mentors.
BENEFITS
FINANCE & FUNDRAISING
SOCIAL IMPACT & COMMUNICATIONS
WE - Distribution Network WE - Embassy Meet
INVESTOR CONNECT
LEADERSHIP
Focus Areas
We go through a diverse range of topics by our experts to help you achieve your enterprise goals:
LEAN Methodology
Business Vision & Pitch
Strategic Business Planning
Customer Understanding
Growing Venture
Scaling Revenue
Branding & Design
Business Analysis & Strategy Alignment
Product Innovations
PR & Communication
Media branding
Legal Aspects
Intellectual Property Rights
Corporate Accounting
Marketing Strategy
Government Schemes & Support
Funding Support
Women completing the Incubation Cohort will be part of the Management Planner 2021
Meet Your Mentors
Tap into our network of industry influencers, advisors, and mentors.
Here are just a few of the influencers and investors who committed to your success
Program Timeline
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ROUND ONE APPLICATION
1st Oct - 31st Dec 2020
We invite all entrepreneurs who meet our selection criteria above to submit a first-round application!
Selected Women Enterprises will be part of the General Incubation Program
ROUND 2 APPLICATION
1st Jan - 10th Jan 2021
Shortlisted entrepreneurs will be invited to submit a detailed second-round application.
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3
REVIEW
10th Jan - 20th Jan 2021
Will review your application and may follow-up for additional details.
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VIRTUAL INTERVIEWS
20th Jan - 25th Jan 2020
Will conduct interviews with shortlisted applications to know more about you and your business.
COHORT SELECTION
31st Jan 2021
Womennovator will contact the entrepreneurs selected for the cohort to start from 1st March 2020.
5
Growth Incubation Cohort
1st March - 31st July 2021
Demo Day & Graduation August 2021
Apply for 2021 Incubation Cohort
Mark, your calendar to apply for our 2021 cohort! Applications for Round One are open from 1st October 2020.
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Mark your calendar to apply for our 2021 cohort! Applications for Round One will open on 12th October, 2020.
Incubation Cohort
1st March - 31st July 2021
Demo Day & Graduation
August 2021
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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