About this programme
Womenpreneur for Bharat 4.0 is a government support programme for eligible Indian businesses. It is run by PIEDS : Pilani Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Society, BITS Pilani , in association with Aditya Birla Capital Foundation.
The support is delivered through the programme’s own structure, and the form it takes is set by the issuing authority. 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
Applicant must be from a Tier 2 & 3 city of Bharat. Women entrepreneurs must hold more than 51% equity in the company Startup is at least at the idea stage and has a Proof-of-Concept or a prototype The startup has not received more than 20 Lacs in grants or seed funding, and the revenue of the startup doesn’t exceed Rs. 1 Cr / year. A startup is a for-profit, private limited company as per the Companies Act. If the startup has not yet incorporated, the startup must agree to form a private limited company if selected in the program. Is a valid startup as per the DPIIT Startup Definition, and it has a DPIIT certification. Must Align With One or More of The UN-SDG Goals 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, & 13 Agriculture / Food, Beverages, Nutrition (SDG - 2) Healthcare (SDG – 3) Education (SDG – 4) Women Welfare and Safety (SDG – 5) Fintech/ Micro Lending / Retail and Digital Commerce (SDG – 8)
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
The exact checklist depends on the programme and your specifics.
Frequently asked
Who runs this programme?
Womenpreneur for Bharat 4.0 is offered by PIEDS : Pilani Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Society, BITS Pilani , in association with Aditya Birla Capital Foundation. Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.
Is there a deadline to apply?
The programme lists a deadline of 2026-09-16. Government timelines can change, so confirm the current date 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.