About this programme
The Women Startup Program by NSRCEL, powered by Kotak BizLabs, is a two-year incubation and acceleration journey for women entrepreneurs, spanning ideation (Entrepreneurship Base Program), MVP-stage incubation, and a growth-stage Scale Hub. Selected ventures in the Incubation phase receive a grant of INR 10 lakhs along with mentoring, co-incubation with partner institutes, legal/compliance support, and milestone tracking. NSRCEL takes no equity in exchange for participation. It is run by NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore, Powered by Kotak BizLabs.
A grant is financial support you don’t repay — awarded against eligibility and, usually, agreed milestones or utilisation of funds. The amount and form of support that actually apply to you depend on the programme’s rules and how your application is assessed — they are not fixed for every applicant.
Like most government programmes, it has its own eligibility conditions, documentation and application window, and these terms are revised from time to time. Because of that, it is worth confirming the current eligibility, amount and deadline on the official programme page before you invest time in applying.
Who can apply
Women-led ventures based in India with majority ownership by the founder; EBP is open to aspiring women entrepreneurs 18+ with a feasible idea; Incubation phase requires MVP-ready to early-growth stage with initial revenue or strong market validation; solo founders accepted; sector agnostic.
Documents you’ll typically need
- Business registration / incorporation certificate
- PAN (and GST registration, where applicable)
- Identity and address proof for the applicant / directors
- A short description of your business or project
- Recent financials or a simple project report
The exact checklist depends on the programme and your specifics.
Frequently asked
What kind of support is this?
A grant is financial support you don’t repay — awarded against eligibility and, usually, agreed milestones or utilisation of funds.
Who runs this programme?
Women Startup Program (WSP) is offered by NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore, Powered by Kotak BizLabs. Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.
Is there a deadline to apply?
Programmes like this can be rolling or time-bound. Confirm the current window on the official programme page before you apply.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Read “Who can apply” above for the programme’s own criteria. If you’d like a quick read on your specific case, our free 2-minute eligibility check maps your stage, sector and revenue to what you can realistically claim.
Reviewed July 2026. Government programmes change — confirm current eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official programme page before you apply. CapEasy is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government authority.