Categories: News/City Updates

IIM Visakhapatnam launches 15-month-long incubation programme for women entrepreneurs

IIMV FIELD, the incubation hub of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Visakhapatnam, with a vision to support women entrepreneurs, has rolled out applications for the Naaripreneur for Her incubation programme. Women entrepreneurs in any sector from all over India can apply for this 15-month-long incubation, with the last date being 26 November 2023.

The programme guarantees a comprehensive package, including mentoring, networking opportunities, market access, and abundant learning resources. Participants will be introduced to a supportive community of like-minded peers, coupled with virtual and physical assistance. Furthermore, the Naaripreneur for Her 

programme offers performance-based financial grants of up to Rs 3,00,000 during its final phase.

Phase one of the incubation programme will involve the application process, where women-led ventures will be invited to avail of the opportunity to seek guidance from industry experts. In the second phase, up to 75 ventures will be shortlisted for a month-long virtual ideation boot camp, during which the participants will receive inputs on concepts such as idea generation, idea validation, evaluation, and Lean Canvas.

Also read: GVMC Commissioner appeals for public cooperation to curb pollution in Visakhapatnam

Further, 50 ventures will take part in a virtual-cum-physical launchpad that includes mentoring on aspects such as marketing, operations, and finance in business models. The third phase will also train the participants on fundraising, networking, and performance & people management. In the final stage, 25 startups will be selected for a rigorous 12-month-long incubation, during which participants may receive financial grants based on performance. The Naaripreneur for Her incubation programme at IIM Visakhapatnam (IIMV) FIELD will culminate with a demo day, where the selected startups will connect with investors.

Click here to apply for the programme.

Stay tuned to Yo! Vizag website and Instagram for more city news updates.

Share
Leave a Comment

Recent Posts

Lawyers promise legal support to gangrape victim

Lawyers in Visakhapatnam staged a dharna in front of the district court on 22 November…

58 mins ago

India’s largest convention centre will come up in Visakhapatnam: Nara Lokesh

During the AP Assembly session on 21 November 2024, IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh…

2 hours ago

2nd Infosys campus to new data units: Lokesh shares 5 key IT developments in Visakhapatnam

Andhra Pradesh's IT and HRD Minister, Nara Lokesh, has revealed a series of exciting IT…

3 hours ago

Badamgir Sai passes away

Noted stage artiste and founder of Rangasai Nataka Sangam and Rangasai Nataka Grandhalayam, AVVS Murthy,…

4 hours ago

What Are The New Releases on OTT Today? Here’s What to Add to Your Watchlist

A slew of fresh and exciting OTT releases are dropping today, promising a binge-worthy lineup…

19 hours ago

Hot & Hearty: The best soups in Visakhapatnam that complements this weather!

With the weather taking a turn these past couple of days, it’s like Visakhapatnam has…

20 hours ago