Call for
NewGen IEDC Women Specific Program (India)

Organisation Name:
New Generation Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (NewGen IEDC)
Application Deadline:
25 August 2025
About Organisation
New Generation Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (NewGen IEDC) is a flagship initiative designed to nurture innovation, promote entrepreneurship, and support aspiring innovators in transforming their ideas into viable businesses. With a strong focus on technology-driven solutions, NewGen IEDC aims to empower individuals and startups by providing access to structured mentorship, incubation support, and financial assistance. The organisation particularly emphasizes fostering innovation among students and young entrepreneurs at the school, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels, creating an ecosystem that encourages experimentation and product development. Through collaborations with experts, industry mentors, and academic institutions, NewGen IEDC ensures that innovators receive the right technical, strategic, and entrepreneurial guidance. Their programs not only support technology creation but also encourage inclusion, with a vision to increase participation of women in the innovation and entrepreneurship landscape. By focusing on high-potential areas such as robotics, IoT, electric vehicles, and artificial intelligence, NewGen IEDC works to strengthen India’s technological growth while supporting early-stage startups and women innovators who aspire to make a societal and economic impact through their innovations.
About the Grant
The NewGen IEDC Women-Specific Program is a unique initiative that provides women innovators with comprehensive support to convert their technology ideas into scalable ventures. The program offers grant funding of up to ₹2.5 lakhs along with technology development assistance, startup formation support, and access to expert mentoring. By focusing on emerging sectors like Robotics, Electronics and IoT, Electric Vehicles (EV), and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), the program seeks to empower women-led initiatives contributing to India’s growing technology ecosystem. Participants will gain exposure to structured guidance from industry professionals, receive assistance in refining prototypes, and develop strategies for commercialization. The program is not limited to financial aid but also emphasizes entrepreneurial training and long-term support for scaling innovations. Its objective is to enhance women’s participation in STEM and entrepreneurship by creating opportunities for them to lead projects with real-world impact. This grant is designed to provide both resources and recognition to women entrepreneurs, enabling them to compete in the tech space with confidence and contribute meaningfully to India’s innovation landscape.
Who can Apply?
The program is open to women innovators, students, and startups with a focus on technology-driven solutions. Eligible applicants include women students from schools, undergraduate and postgraduate programs who possess innovative ideas with potential for real-world application. Additionally, women-led student startups, early-stage startups, and individual women innovators are encouraged to apply. The program specifically supports those working in advanced fields such as Robotics, IoT-enabled Electronics, Electric Vehicles, and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning. Applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to innovation, willingness to work towards prototype development, and potential for transforming their ideas into impactful enterprises. The initiative also targets women who aspire to build sustainable startups with mentorship and financial backing. Importantly, applicants should either be individuals or part of a women-led startup team, ensuring leadership roles are occupied by women. This eligibility framework highlights inclusivity while encouraging women entrepreneurs across academic and early entrepreneurial stages to access mentorship, resources, and grant funding, thereby strengthening their role in India’s technological and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
How to Apply?
Interested applicants must prepare their proposal highlighting the innovation idea, its scope, and potential impact. Submissions should include applicant details, project domain, and a clear development plan. Selected candidates will be shortlisted based on innovation strength and feasibility.
Application Deadline
The deadline to apply for the NewGen IEDC Women-Specific Program is 25 August 2025. Applications must be submitted before the due date to be considered.
Last Date To Apply
Applicants should ensure their completed submissions reach the program organisers by 25 August 2025 without delay, as late applications will not be accepted.
Grant Amount
Selected women innovators will receive grant funding support of up to ₹2.5 lakhs, along with mentorship, technology development assistance, and startup formation support.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.