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Telangana WE Hub (Women Startup)

Up to Rs. 25 lakh grant + incubation for women-led startups

Maximum benefit
₹25 L
Typical processing
60-120 days application to first grant
Apply on official portal

About this scheme

WE Hub is the world's first state-led incubator for women entrepreneurs, by Govt of Telangana. Pre-incubation, incubation, scale-up support, and seed grants up to Rs. 25 lakh.

What you get

  • Seed grant up to Rs. 25 lakh per startup
  • Pre-incubation + 6-12 month incubation
  • Office space + mentor network
  • Investor pitch days + corporate intros
  • Procurement preference in TG tenders
  • WE-Hub HER&NOW programme — 12-week intensive

Who qualifies

Women-led startups (founder OR 51%+ shareholding by women). DPIIT-recognised. Telangana-based operations or willing to relocate. Sectors: tech, social impact, deeptech, healthcare, biotech.

Industries (NIC divisions)
PublishingIT / softwareResearch & developmentOther professional
Business types
Private LimitedLLPsOne Person Companies
States
TG

How to apply

  1. 1Apply via WE Hub portal
  2. 2Pitch + business plan submission
  3. 3Shortlisting + interview
  4. 4Selection cohort announcement
  5. 56-12 month incubation programme
  6. 6Grant disbursement milestone-based

Key terms and conditions

  • Minimum 51% woman ownership
  • 3-year TG presence commitment
  • Quarterly milestones during incubation
  • Equity-free funding

What disqualifies you

  • Male-founded startups not eligible (unless 51% women co-owners)
  • Outside TG ineligible (relocate or open TG office)
  • Non-DPIIT recognised need to apply for that first

Documents typically required

  • DPIIT recognition
  • Woman founder/co-founder
  • TG-based operations

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