How to Apply for Shepreneurs 2026 — ₹7,500 Women's Online Startup Challenge

Registration closes on 19 July 2026, after which the challenge unfolds online over ten days across three rounds.

• Round 1 — Ideation (Days 1–2): Submit your business idea, the problem it addresses, the solution you propose and what makes it distinctive.
• Round 2 — Demo Video (Days 3–6): Submit a demo video showing your idea, a prototype, or the progress you have made so far.
• Round 3 — Business Pitching (Day 10): Present your final pitch to the panel.

A live Kickoff Meet is held on the 20th to explain how the process works, and Day 7 is set aside for a mentorship day with industry experts. Assessment happens across the rounds, with the final pitch judged by the panel that also decides the winners, runners-up and the special awards for Best Business Idea and mother-daughter teams.