FundingRs. 10 lakh to Rs. 30 lakh
Equity-free Idea Logistics & Mobility
ClosesJun 15, 2026
Closed Grant Equity-free Women founders
herSTART 5th Edition
by GUSEC
Women-led startups: grants up to Rs. 50L, investments up to Rs. 5Cr.
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- Women-led Pvt Ltd startups at any stage seeking GUSEC acceleration and UNICEF support.
About this scheme
herSTART 5th Edition is a flagship women-focused startup support and acceleration initiative led by the Gujarat University Startup and Entrepreneurship Council (GUSEC) in partnership with UNICEF and SBI Mutual Funds. The program is designed to empower women entrepreneurs and women-led startups by providing structured incubation, access to government grants, private investment opportunities, and long-term ecosystem support.
The initiative aims to support women founders in transforming early-stage ideas into scalable and sustainable businesses. Through a structured support model combining bootcamp training, accelerator programming, mentorship, industry connects, and demo day exposure, herSTART creates a comprehensive pathway for growth across multiple startup stages.
Selected participants can access government grants of up to Rs. 50 lakhs and private investments of up to Rs. 5 crores, subject to evaluation and eligibility. In addition to funding access, startups receive incubation support through GUSEC, including business mentoring, strategic planning assistance, investor readiness preparation, and networking with ecosystem partners. The program follows a structured scrutiny and shortlisting process lasting approximately 30, 45 days, after which shortlisted applicants are invited for subsequent evaluation stages.
The programnis free of cost, and no application or participation fees are charged.
Who can apply
- Open to women entrepreneurs and women-led startups.
- Suitable for startups at idea, prototype, MVP, early revenue, or growth stages.
Eligible entity types: Private Limited
Official application
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Open the official applicationFrequently asked questions
How much funding does herSTART 5th Edition provide?
herSTART 5th Edition provides up to Rs. 50 lakh. The exact amount sanctioned depends on the proposal and the evaluation by the program authority.
Is herSTART 5th Edition currently accepting applications?
Applications currently closed. Always confirm the current window with the program authority before preparing your application.
Does herSTART 5th Edition take equity?
No. This program is listed as equity-free, which means the funding does not dilute your shareholding. Review the official terms for any debt or convertible components.
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This directory is compiled from publicly available official sources and is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal, financial, tax or professional advice. Funding amounts, eligibility criteria, required documents, deadlines and availability are determined by each program authority and change with every cycle, so the details shown here may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm the current terms on the official program source before you apply or take any decision.
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