Google has announced that Google for Startups Accelerator: Women Founders is back with its second edition in India and is now open for applications. In India, female entrepreneurs in India are a lack of financial support, despite their efforts and expertise, female entrepreneurs often struggle a lot. This program is to support women entrepreneurs in India who are using technology to solve complex problems and make a positive impact on society.
Here is what it has for female entrepreneurs:
This will be a three-month program that provides mentorship, workshops, and access to resources and networks for startups from all sectors, with a focus on supporting women entrepreneurs including but not limited to healthcare, education, finance, and e-commerce.
The program includes specific modules to support women entrepreneurs in areas such as:
- Providing mentorship and advice, hiring talent and tapping networks for help, with the intention of building confidence where cultural conditioning can sometimes create self-doubt.
- Selected participants will get help from experts and mentors both from Google and external networks in areas such as technology, product strategy, people, growth and fundraising.
- The program also includes access to Google's global network of mentors, investors and industry leaders.
Key Features:
- Google for Startups Accelerator: Women Founders is back with its second edition in India.
- Applications are now open.
- Applications open until June 4th, 2023.
- Up to Series-A funded startups are invited.
Few glimpse of the First cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator:
The first cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator: Women Founders program that recently graduated, it included startups working on a range of innovative solutions such as:
- AI-powered diagnostic tools for healthcare
- An app for menstrual hygiene management
- A platform for rural artisans to sell their products online and many more
A favorable event for women entrepreneurs:
The program is a great opportunity for women entrepreneurs to receive support and guidance as they navigate the challenges of scaling their startups. So if you're a woman entrepreneur in India who is using technology to create a positive impact, and range anywhere from being bootstrapped to Series A funding, don't miss this opportunity.
Deadline to apply:
To apply for the Google for Startups Accelerator: Women Founders program, Interested participants can apply on its official website. Applications open until June 4th, 2023.