Womenpreneur For Bharat 3.0 at PIEDS, BITS Pilani
By PIEDS
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Quick Answer
Acceleration program for women founders from Tier 2/3 cities, offering up to ₹15L grant, incubation, mentorship, and ecosystem support for early-stage startups aligned with UN SDGs.
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 25 October 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by PIEDS. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
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
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Grant providers
Pilani Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Society (PIEDS) is the Technology Business Incubator of BITS Pilani, an autonomous not-for-profit society registered in 2013 under the Rajasthan Societies Registration Act. It is based at the Rakesh Kapoor Innovation Center on the…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹15 Lakhs
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Up to ₹15 Lakhs grant, along with incubation, mentorship, and access to a robust ecosystem.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 3
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 4
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum funding amount?
Up to ₹15,00,000.
Can I apply if my startup has already raised funding?
Your startup must not have received more than ₹20 Lakhs in grants or seed funding.
What sectors are eligible?
Agriculture, Healthcare, Education, Women's Welfare, and Fintech, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 13.
What stage should my startup be at?
At least idea stage with a validated Proof-of-Concept or prototype.
Who can apply?
Women entrepreneurs from Tier 2 or Tier 3 cities who hold more than 51% equity in a for-profit private limited company (or agree to incorporate).
Is DPIIT certification required?
Yes, a valid DPIIT certification is mandatory.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
