Application Deadline:
31 October 2025
About Organisation
The IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre (IIML EIC) is a premier business incubator and the innovation and entrepreneurship arm of the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow, one of India’s top business schools. Established as a Not-for-Profit company, IIML EIC operates with support from the National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB) under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, and the Government of Uttar Pradesh’s StartInUP initiative.
IIML EIC’s mission is to catalyze entrepreneurship by providing strategic mentorship, business development support, funding opportunities, and access to resources for early and growth-stage startups. Through its various programs, it enables entrepreneurs to commercialize their products and technologies effectively. The incubator currently supports a diverse portfolio of over 300 startups, focusing on innovation, impact-driven growth, and sustainable development. It continues to play a pivotal role in shaping India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by fostering creativity, leadership, and innovation.
About the Grant
The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women India Program is a fully funded initiative designed to empower women entrepreneurs with the essential tools, knowledge, and networks needed to scale their businesses. Since its inception in 2008, the program has reached over 200,000 women globally and supported more than 3,800 women-led businesses in India. Delivered in partnership with leading management institutions such as IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and IIM Lucknow, the program combines academic rigor with real-world insights.
Participants gain over 100 hours of learning, including three in-person teaching weeks, covering modules in financial management, marketing, negotiation, leadership, and innovation. The program helps women entrepreneurs develop a comprehensive business growth plan and apply it to their ventures.
Key benefits include access to world-class business education, personalized mentorship from industry experts, and inclusion in a global network of successful women entrepreneurs. Through this initiative, participants build strategic, financial, and operational excellence to sustain long-term business growth.
Who can Apply?
The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women India Program seeks highly motivated women entrepreneurs who are ready to take their businesses to the next level. Applicants should be the primary decision-makers in their ventures and demonstrate strong leadership potential.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Must be an owner or co-owner of the business.
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The business must have been operational for at least one year.
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Should have an annual turnover exceeding ₹30 lakhs.
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The business must employ a minimum of three employees.
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Applicants must not have previously graduated from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women program.
The program is ideal for women entrepreneurs committed to expanding their business impact, improving operational capacity, and achieving measurable growth. It provides the tools and community support to help them navigate challenges, innovate, and scale effectively.
How to Apply?
Women entrepreneurs meeting the eligibility criteria can apply directly through the official application portal of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women India Program. The application involves providing business details, leadership background, and growth goals. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation and selection.
Application Deadline
Applications for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women India Program are open until 31 October 2025. Eligible women entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply early to secure their spot.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
