WISE SNDTWU SIDBI Cohort Program 2026
Funding and incubation support for innovative women-led startups through WISE SNDTWU Incubation Centre and SIDBI.
About the Program
The WISE SNDTWU Incubation Centre, a Section 8 company hosted by SNDT Women's University, in collaboration with SIDBI, invites applications for its SIDBI Cohort Program 2026. The program supports high-potential women-led startups with funding, incubation, mentorship, investor access, and ecosystem support to help them scale innovative businesses.
Eligibility requirements
- Startup must be women-led.
- At least one active woman founder or co-founder must hold a minimum of 30% equity.
- The woman founder must be actively involved in day-to-day operations, strategic decisions, and management.
- Startup must be registered as a Private Limited Company.
- Eligible stages include Idea, Prototype, MVP, and Early Revenue.
- Startup should demonstrate innovation, scalability, and strong business potential.
Offerings / Benefits
- Funding support of up to INR 10 Lakhs.
- Incubation support.
- Expert mentorship and business advisory.
- Investor connect and networking opportunities.
- Market access support.
- Capacity-building programs.
- Access to the WISE SNDTWU entrepreneurial ecosystem.
- Support to scale innovative startups.
Sectors supported
Selection process
- Submit the online application form.
- Applications are screened based on eligibility, innovation, scalability, and business potential.
- Shortlisted startups will be invited for interactions with the selection committee before final selection.
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