Womenpreneur For Bharat 3.0 at PIEDS, BITS Pilani

The Womenpreneur For Bharat 3.0 is an acceleration program run by PIEDS, BITS Pilani, specifically for women founders from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. It offers a grant of up to ₹15 Lakhs along with incubation, mentorship, and access to a supportive ecosystem. The program focuses on startups building solutions for "Bharat" (non-metro, semi-urban, and rural India) in sectors aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals, including Agriculture, Healthcare, Education, Women's Welfare, and Fintech. It targets startups with a validated Proof-of-Concept or prototype that have not raised significant prior funding.

• Grant of up to ₹15 Lakhs with no equity dilution
• Open to women founders from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities only
• Focus on SDG-aligned sectors: Agriculture, Healthcare, Education, Women's Welfare, Fintech
• Requires DPIIT certification, revenue under ₹1 Cr, and prior funding under ₹20 Lakhs
• Offers incubation, mentorship, and ecosystem access at BITS Pilani
• Deadline: 25 October 2025

To apply, the founder must be a woman from a Tier 2 or 3 city, holding more than 51% equity in the company. The startup must be at least at the idea stage with a Proof-of-Concept or prototype, and must be a for-profit private limited company (or agree to incorporate if selected). A valid DPIIT certification is required. The startup’s annual revenue must not exceed ₹1 Cr, and it must not have received more than ₹20 Lakhs in grants or seed funding. Additionally, the startup’s goals must align with one or more of UN-SDG Goals 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, or 13.

Womenpreneur For Bharat 3.0 at PIEDS, BITS Pilani is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

The most recent application window for Womenpreneur For Bharat 3.0 at PIEDS, BITS Pilani closed on 25 Oct 2025. Many programmes run repeat cohorts, so it is worth checking the official site for the next round.

Selected startups receive a grant of up to ₹15 Lakhs (non-dilutive, no equity taken). Additionally, they get incubation support, mentorship, and access to a robust ecosystem of investors, industry experts, and peers. The program is designed to help women entrepreneurs scale their ventures and create impact in underserved regions.

Womenpreneur For Bharat 3.0 at PIEDS, BITS Pilani is offered by PIEDS, an academic institution. It is delivered directly by PIEDS as a grant. You can verify current details and timelines on the provider's official website before applying.

Applications are reviewed by PIEDS, BITS Pilani. The process typically involves initial screening of eligibility and alignment, followed by evaluation of the startup’s Proof-of-Concept or prototype. Shortlisted applicants may be invited for an interview or pitch session. Final selections are made based on the startup’s potential for impact and scalability, with final decisions communicated before the program start date. (Specific stage details not provided; check the application form for updates.)

Before you apply to Womenpreneur For Bharat 3.0 at PIEDS, BITS Pilani, keep the following documents ready:

• A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
• Company registration documents and PAN
• Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
• Recent financial statements or projections
• Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available

Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.

Womenpreneur For Bharat 3.0 at PIEDS, BITS Pilani is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹15L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.