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Women's Economic Empowerment (WEE) program (IIMA Ventures and Gates Foundation) is sponsored by IIMA Ventures, with support from the Gates Foundation. This AI and innovation initiative invites applications from startups building scalable, high-impact AI and technology-enabled solutions that strengthen women's livelihoods in India.
It focuses on improving income growth, access to capital, and market linkages for women workers and micro-entrepreneurs in sectors like agriculture, informal work, the gig economy, and care services.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Startups building scalable, high-impact AI and technology-enabled solutions that strengthen women's livelihoods in India. Full eligibility criteria on entity type, stage, sector, founder profile, and registration requirements are available upon creating an account. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows starts at ₹46.5 lakh (approximately $55,000 USD), disbursed in tranches. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Women's Economic Empowerment (WEE) program (IIMA Ventures and Gates Foundation) is funded by IIMA Ventures, with support from the Gates Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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