IIMA Ventures Fintech for Women's Financial Inclusion

Open all year IIMA Ventures All of India

Grant

Up to ₹50 lakh (early stage) or ₹1 crore (late stage)

Apply on the official site

What it funds: Catalytic funding for fintechs building products for underserved women
Who can apply: Indian fintech startup
Gender-intentional product or channel for underserved women
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Apply through the Apply Now link on the IIMA Ventures programme page
Best for: Prototype, Early revenue, Growth stage
Sectors: FinTech
Run by: Incubators and universities

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