Flagship Program for Women Led Startups

WE-nurture

Build, Scale, and Sustain

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs to Build and Scale Sustainable Businesses

A flagship incubation program by AIC-GIM supporting women founders through dedicated mentorship, expert-led sessions, and strategic global collaborations.

70+
Women-Led Ventures Supported
3+
Completed Cohorts
25+
ATR Women Entrepreneurs

Core Offerings

Comprehensive support designed to accelerate your entrepreneurial journey

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Personalized Mentorship

1-on-1 dedicated guidance from industry experts and successful entrepreneurs tailored to your specific challenges and goals.

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Masterclasses

Weekly sessions led by domain experts covering critical topics in operations, finance, marketing, and strategic growth.

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Founder Network

Peer-learning community connecting women entrepreneurs for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mutual support.

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Investment Gateways

Direct connections with angel investors and VCs, facilitating funding opportunities and strategic partnerships.

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Infrastructure Support

Access to premium co-working spaces, resources, and operational tools to support your business growth.

Strategic Partnership with WEP

Collaboration with Women Entrepreneurship Platform, Government of India Initiative

Award to Reward (ATR) Program

Through our partnership with the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP), we've successfully supported and mentored 25+ women entrepreneurs through the Award to Reward program.

Sector-Agnostic Approach: Support businesses across diverse sectors including tech, healthcare, sustainability, retail, and more.
National Network Access: Connect with investors, mentors, and resources across India's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Our cohorts combine deep mentorship with market exposure, enabling women founders to navigate challenges and scale effectively.

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Award to Reward Cohort 1 Ventures

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AI for Women Entrepreneurs

Master the tools and strategies to leverage AI for sustainable business growth

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Operational Efficiency

Learn to implement AI tools for workflow automation, process optimization, and resource management to scale efficiently.

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Growth Marketing

Leverage AI for content creation, customer engagement, personalized marketing, and data-driven growth strategies.

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Productivity & Automation

Discover AI-powered tools to automate repetitive tasks, manage time effectively, and focus on strategic initiatives.

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Strategic Innovation

Explore AI-driven opportunities to identify market gaps, innovate products, and create sustainable competitive advantages.

Program Structure & Application Process

A 12-16 week hybrid program with strategic mentorship and market exposure

Program Format

Duration: 12-16 weeks | Format: Hybrid (online + in-person cohort events) | Cohort Size: 15-25 women founders

Selection Process

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Online Application

Submit your founder story, business idea/MVP, and growth aspirations

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Screening

Initial evaluation of applications by the WE-nurture team

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Panel Interview

Meet with our mentors and program leads to assess fit and ambition

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Onboarding

Welcome to the cohort and begin your transformation journey

Who Should Apply?

WE-nurture is designed for ambitious women founders ready to scale

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Idea Stage Founders

Have a validated problem and initial idea, seeking structured guidance to develop MVP and test market fit.

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MVP & Growth Stage

Have launched product/MVP and early customer validation, looking to scale operations and revenue.

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Sustainable Scaling

Focused on building sustainable, profitable business models with long-term impact and scalability.

Ready to Transform Your Entrepreneurial Journey?

Join a community of ambitious women founders building the future

Have questions? Reach out to our team

startups@aicgim.in

Supported by Atal Innovation Mission — NITI Aayog