Women Startup Program by Kotak Mahindra Bank

About

The Women Startup Program at NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore, is designed to empower women entrepreneurs by providing essential business knowledge, mentorship, and access to funding, enabling them to transform their innovative ideas into successful ventures through a structured program that includes foundational training, pre-incubation, and incubation stages, all while fostering a supportive community of women entrepreneurs across India.

Benefits

• Access to grants up to INR 3 Crores
• Extensive mentor network including alumni, industry experts, and VCs
• Opportunities for business development and technology connections
• Pro-bono legal and compliance advice
• Cohort-based learning promoting women supporting women
• Guidance for sustained growth and scaling

Eligibility Criteria

• One co-founder must be female and above 18
• Fully dedicated to the business
• Not employed elsewhere
• Open to startups in idea, prototype, and revenue stages
• Location: India