Eligibility lens

Women founder opportunities

Current opportunities with explicit women-founder eligibility or a relevant inclusion pathway.

Official source links and verification dates on every record.
NewACTIVE

Startup India

Startup India Seed Fund Scheme

A seed-support scheme delivered through eligible incubators to help eligible startups validate, trial and commercialise innovative ideas.

Up to ₹20L grant support; up to ₹50L via convertible instruments
No fixed deadline
Pan India
IdeaAgricultureAI
Verified 22 Aug 2026 90% source confidence
NewACTIVE

MUDRA

Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)

A government-backed credit pathway for non-corporate, non-farm small and micro enterprises, including suitable startup businesses.

Business loan through participating lenders
No fixed deadline
Pan India
IdeaCross-sector
Verified 22 Aug 2026 92% source confidence
NewACTIVE

DFS

Stand-Up India

A bank-loan facilitation programme for eligible women and SC/ST entrepreneurs starting greenfield enterprises.

Greenfield-enterprise loan facilitation through banks
No fixed deadline
Pan India
IdeaCross-sector
Verified 22 Aug 2026 92% source confidence