Sashakt Nari
Startup Fund 2026
Providing structured incubation, expert mentorship, and dedicated seed funding up to ₹25 Lakhs for women-led innovations.
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Inspired by the Hon’ble Chief Minister's vision, Kurukshetra University has initiated this fund to foster women's entrepreneurship by providing structured incubation training, company registration support, and seed grants to promising women-led startups.
₹50.00 Lakhs
Total Sanctioned Budget for Grants & Operations.
Up to ₹25 Lakhs
Seed Funding per selected startup based on requirements.
Top 15 Startups
Will receive Company Registration & Financial Support.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
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Target Group:
Female students, alumni of Kurukshetra University, and aspiring women entrepreneurs residing in Haryana.
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Ownership:
Startup must be entirely women-led or have a woman primary founder with a minimum of 51% equity share.
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Stage:
Innovative ideas, Proof of Concept (PoC), or early-stage un-registered startups are eligible.
📊 Evaluation Criteria
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1. Innovation & Uniqueness
How novel is the idea or the proposed solution?
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2. Market Potential & Scalability
Size of the target market and potential for growth.
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3. Founder's Commitment
The dedication and capability of the female founder(s).
Program Timeline
Structured, time-bound execution.
Call for Applications
1st June - 15th June 2026
Initial screening where 50 applicants will be shortlisted.
Phase I: Skill Training
20th June - 4th July 2026
15-day intensive training on business models and fundamentals for Top 50.
Phase II: Evaluation
6th July - 10th July 2026
5-day pitching process. Expert committee selects Top 15 Startups.
Phase III: Funding & Reg.
11th July - 25th July 2026
Registration as Pvt. Ltd. Companies and fund disbursement.
Mandatory 80% attendance required in Phase I. Tripartite agreement required for final grants.