About Organisation
Sayuj is India’s exclusive AI-powered startup community and networking platform, developed under the aegis of Digital India and Startup India. It connects startups, investors, mentors, incubators, and ecosystem stakeholders through a unified digital interface. Designed to streamline networking and resource discovery, Sayuj aims to strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem by fostering collaboration, mentorship, and access to opportunities for emerging entrepreneurs.
About the Grant
V-FUND 6.0 – Women 2026 is an accelerator and seed funding initiative aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs. The program supports early-stage women-led startups through financial assistance, structured incubation, and capacity-building support. The selected winner will receive seed funding along with incubation support at the Vels Innovation Council (VIC), helping founders refine business models, scale operations, and strengthen sustainability.
Who can Apply?
Applicant must be a woman entrepreneur (at least one woman co-founder required).
Maximum age limit: 45 years.
Startup must be a registered entity in Tamil Nadu.
Minimum 51% women ownership or a woman as Founder/CEO.
Open to VELS students, alumni, faculty, and the general public with innovative and viable ideas.
How to Apply?
Eligible applicants must submit their applications before 15 February 2026 as per the official application process. Late submissions will not be considered.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is 15 February 2026 .
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
