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.
Women in Health Innovation
Empowering women entrepreneurs to build the future of healthcare.
Women founders are driving transformative innovation across healthcare, wellness and the life sciences — from digital health and medical technology to preventive care, nutrition, mental wellness and women's health. Yet women-led health startups often face limited access to specialised mentorship, regulatory guidance, pilot opportunities, funding and industry networks.
The 2026 edition of WE-nurture focuses exclusively on women-led startups building innovative solutions in healthcare and wellness, combining practical learning, sector-specific mentorship and business development support.
Applications are accepted via Accubate and F6S.
Program Objectives
The program is designed to help women founders validate, commercialise and scale innovative healthcare solutions.
- Identify and support promising women-led startups in health and wellness
- Strengthen founders' business, leadership and entrepreneurial capabilities
- Provide sector-specific mentorship from healthcare professionals, industry leaders and successful entrepreneurs
- Enable startups to validate, commercialise and scale their solutions
- Facilitate access to healthcare providers, corporates, government agencies and ecosystem partners
- Build a strong community of women innovators transforming healthcare in India
Focus Areas
We welcome applications from women-led startups working across areas including:
What Participants Receive
Ten expert-led sessions delivered over eight weeks, supported by mentorship and practical resources.
Eligibility
- Women founders or co-founders
- An innovative product, service or technology in healthcare or wellness
- An MVP, early traction or an operational business
- Commitment to participate actively throughout the program
Program Fee
A modest fee that reflects participant commitment and supports a high-quality learning experience across eight weeks.
Core Offerings
Comprehensive support designed to accelerate your entrepreneurial journey
Personalized Mentorship
1-on-1 dedicated guidance from industry experts and successful entrepreneurs tailored to your specific challenges and goals.
Masterclasses
Weekly sessions led by domain experts covering critical topics in operations, finance, marketing, and strategic growth.
Founder Network
Peer-learning community connecting women entrepreneurs for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mutual support.
Investment Gateways
Direct connections with angel investors and VCs, facilitating funding opportunities and strategic partnerships.
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.
Our cohorts combine deep mentorship with market exposure, enabling women founders to navigate challenges and scale effectively.
Award to Reward Cohort 1 Ventures
Award to Reward Cohort 2 Ventures
AI for Women Entrepreneurs
Master the tools and strategies to leverage AI for sustainable business growth
Operational Efficiency
Learn to implement AI tools for workflow automation, process optimization, and resource management to scale efficiently.
Growth Marketing
Leverage AI for content creation, customer engagement, personalized marketing, and data-driven growth strategies.
Productivity & Automation
Discover AI-powered tools to automate repetitive tasks, manage time effectively, and focus on strategic initiatives.
Strategic Innovation
Explore AI-driven opportunities to identify market gaps, innovate products, and create sustainable competitive advantages.
Core 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
Online Application
Submit your founder story, business idea/MVP, and growth aspirations
Screening
Initial evaluation of applications by the WE-nurture team
Panel Interview
Meet with our mentors and program leads to assess fit and ambition
Onboarding
Welcome to the cohort and begin your transformation journey
Who Should Apply?
WE-nurture is designed for ambitious women founders ready to scale
Idea Stage Founders
Have a validated problem and initial idea, seeking structured guidance to develop MVP and test market fit.
MVP & Growth Stage
Have launched product/MVP and early customer validation, looking to scale operations and revenue.
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
