herSTART 3.0 – herSTART | Best Accelerator and Incubator for Women | GUSEC | Gujarat University

A Legacy of Innovation

Empowering the Next Generation of Women Founders

Inaugurated by the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, herSTART 3.0 represents our most ambitious edition yet.

This flagship initiative is more than a program—it is a national launchpad. We bridge the gap between bold ideas and market-leading startups through curated mentorship, institutional support, and seamless ecosystem access.

15,000 Women sensitised

250+ Startups supported

Timeline Followed Under HerSTART (Third Edition)

23 OCT '22

Launched the platform

JULY 2023

Bootcamp Program

AUG — OCT 2023

Accelerator Program

AUG 2023

Demo Day

The herSTART Bootcamp

Empowering female entrepreneurs through intensive training and mentorship.

Participation

254 Selected Candidates

Timeline

July 20 – 27, 2023

01 Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship & Startup Ecosystem

02 Problem Identification & Product Prototyping

03 Business Model Canvas & Product Market Fit

04 Digital Marketing Fundamentals (The 7Ps Mix)

05 Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) & Legal Aspects

06 Fundraising, Investments, and Pitch Deck Basics

August 2023

The Pitching Round

A nationwide virtual evaluation of innovative ideas.

254

Startups Pitched

Aug – Oct 2023

Accelerator Program

A rigorous 3-month expertise-led immersion.

Finalists Selected

Advanced Training Sessions

The Science of Sales

Go-to-Market & Tech Infrastructure

Digital Tools, Ads, and Analytics

Pre and Post Fundraising Compliances

Revenue Models and Investment Analogies

Supported Ventures

Empowering Innovation through the herSTART Accelerator Program

Demo Day

The ultimate stage for our cohort to pitch to top-tier investors, venture firms, and government bodies for feedback and strategic investment opportunities.