Women-Led & Social Impact Startups Innovation Challenge

About this grant

The Women-Led & Social Impact Startups Innovation Challenge invites startups and innovators to build solutions that empower women, strengthen livelihoods, and drive inclusive social and economic progress. The challenge focuses on: Women-led innovation and entrepreneurship Livelihood and skill development Rural and community empowerment Scalable and inclusive social impact models The program aims to support innovative, community-driven solutions that demonstrate strong social relevance, scalability, and sustainability while addressing real-world challenges faced by women entrepreneurs and underserved communities.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• The challenge is open to
• Indian startups, MSMEs, and individual innovators
• working on women-led enterprises or social impact solutions.
• Applicants must be incorporated or registered in India
• DPIIT or Startup India recognition is preferred but not mandatory at the time of application
• Startups at any stage including idea, prototype, MVP, pilot, or early commercialization can apply
• Solutions must demonstrate innovation, scalability, and measurable social impact
• You can apply with just an idea as an individual, but if you win, you’ll need to register a startup/company to receive the benefits.

What the funding covers

• Funding: Upto: ₹5 Lakhs

How to apply

1. 1Apply online at https://www.startupgrantsindia.com/women-led-social-impact-startups-innovation-challenge-by-federation-of-all-india-vyapar-mandal-327

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