Deadline: 3-Aug-2020
Zone Startups India has launched the 1st edition of Virtual Startup Incubation in collaboration with Startup India with a focus on tech-based innovations led by women entrepreneurs. The Program will nurture 20 early-stage startups through a 2-month incubation journey that aims to support them in building their venture.
Along with Startup India, they aim to mentor the founders and also provide an extensive network of experts, corporates, and investors. Additionally, the global strategic partnership with 100 Open Startup will enable startups to gain access to a global platform for their next level growth.
Zone Startups India (a part of BRTSIF) is one of the country’s Leading Tech Incubator and Accelerator with a legacy of over six years.
BIL – Ryerson Technology Startup Incubator Foundation (BRTSIF) is a not-for-profit Startup Ecosystem enabler with a mandate to promote startups and support the Government of India’s vision for entrepreneurship development and a culture of innovation. It is a joint venture between BSE Institute Ltd., Mumbai, Ryerson University, Toronto, and Simon Frazer University, Vancouver.
VIP-WE Objective
- To catalyze tech-led innovation of 20 early-stage women-led startups.
Eligibility Criteria
- The startup should be led by a Women Entrepreneur (CEO).
- The Startup should be a registered entity in India.
- Women founder/co-founder should be an Indian resident/ PIO/ OCI holder.
- Women Founder/Co-Founder should be a majority stakeholder in the startup.
- The startup should be Tech-based/Tech-focused.
- Startups from any sector can apply (Program is Sector agnostic).
- The Product/Service provided by the startup should be at least at the Pilot stage (Pre or Post revenue).
- There is no restriction on the age of the participating women entrepreneur.
For more information, visit https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/ams-application/incubator-program.html?applicationId=5f06b1dde4b0f2b258378ee9