📢 Breaking News: The 4th edition of herSTART is launched and the applications are now open! Register yourself now! 📣 Please NOTE: The herSTART platform is completly free. Kindly do not pay any fee to anyone for any support.

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About herSTART 4.0

herSTART 4.0 by GUSEC is a larger, impact-driven edition designed to empower women entrepreneurs with enhanced resources, mentorship, and support. With strong backing from central and state agencies, this edition aims to set new milestones for women-led startups nationwide.

Applications Are Now Open

Apply before the application window for herSTART closes at 11:59 PM on November 15, 2024

Eligibility for herSTART 4.0

must an Indian citizen

Business must be 50% women-owned

The idea should be innovative & original

Program Structure

Bootcamp

Shortlisted participants will join an intensive bootcamp covering key startup topics

Pitching

Final pitching session for exclusive access to resources and accelerator support

Accelerator

A series of expert-led sessions, complemented by one-on-one mentoring

Demo Day

At last, Cohort members will pitch to a panel of investors to secure funding and gain valuable feedback.

benefits

Access to government grants & funds

Up to 2-year Incubation Support at GUSEC

Mentorship & Guidance and Networking support

Access to vibrant Community of founders

Up to $100K in cloud credits

Technology Resources

Dedicated co-working space for women

Single-window startup support for women entrepreneurs

Important Dates

15 Nov 2024

Last Date to Apply

Early Dec 2024

Announcement of Shortlisted Ideas

Mid Dec 2024

herSTART Bootcamp

Mid Feb 2025

Idea Accelerator for Shortlisted Participant

June 2025

Announcement of Finalist and Finale

Applications Are Now Open

Apply before the application window for herSTART closes at 11:59 PM on November 15, 2024

Frequently Asked Questiones

Any woman or a female founder or core team member of a startup, who is an Indian national or a Citizen of India can apply.

Yes, all applications must be submitted online latest by 11:59 PM on November 15, 2024.

You can visit the webpage on herSTART website and submit your application using the Apply Now button.

Yes, any female applicant can apply with more than one idea. However, only one idea per applicant shall be selected.

The selected startup will be required to attend a bootcamp (shall be conducted in virtual mode).

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