AIC Pinnacle Launches EvolutioNari: A Women-Focused Program to Empower Women Entrepreneurs
Hyderabad : – AIC-Pinnacle Entrepreneurship Forum, a leading incubator supported by the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) -NITI Aayog, Government of India, is excited to unveil EvolutioNari Women Entrepreneurs Program, its latest initiative designed to empower and nurture the entrepreneurial spirit of women.
Launched by Pinnacle Industries in 2023, EvolutioNari has been instrumental in promoting gender diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace. This multifaceted program aims to support women at every stage of their career journey, offering them opportunities to re-enter the workforce, explore new business ventures, and advance their careers across various sectors.
Building on the success and positive impact of EvolutioNari, AIC-Pinnacle is proud to announce its own dedicated initiative exclusively for women entrepreneurs. Evolutionari Women Entrepreneurs Program (WEP) is a 6-month long incubation program, designed to further encourage and support female entrepreneurs by providing them with a unique opportunity to join a carefully curated cohort of 10 women entrepreneurs.
By creating a dedicated space for women entrepreneurs, AIC-Pinnacle seeks to build on the momentum of EvolutioNari WEP and extend its benefits to a broader group of women entrepreneurs. This program will have over 100 mentors spanning across various sectors and geographies. Mentors are allotted based on the need and requirement of the start-up.
Former ARAI director Rashmi Urdhwareshe; Cofounder and CTO at Railofy Hrishabh Sanghvi; Acuitas TechComm director Dr. Rijwan Pinjari; are some of the mentors who would be guiding the female business leaders in their entrepreneurial journey.
At AIC-Pinnacle, 3 women-led ventures – Krishigati Pvt Ltd, Serenum Products Pvt Ltd and Mommy Mills Foods Pvt Ltd. have already demonstrated remarkable potential and have benefited immensely from the incubator’s resources and expert guidance. These women led startups have received comprehensive support including mentoring, technical assistance, networking opportunities, and substantial funding comprising of grants from MeitY startup Hub, Atal Innovation Mission and Startup India Seed Fund (SISFS).
“The goal of this program is to create a nurturing environment where women can excel, innovate, and lead as entrepreneurs. For our previous cohorts, we have been receiving applications from women entrepreneurs across diverse sectors. To increase the percentage of women entrepreneurs, the incubator focus is more towards generating viable and innovative ideas first. We are confident that if women entrepreneurs come up with such ideas, our dedicated team of incubation managers, acceleration managers and mentors can support to commercialize them”, said Mr. Sunil Dhadiwal, CEO of AIC-Pinnacle Entrepreneurship Forum.
EvolutioNari WEP will offer a comprehensive support system, including mentorship, networking opportunities, and resources tailored to the needs of women entrepreneurs. The program’s funding will be determined based on the ideas and needs presented by applicants, ensuring that each participant receives the necessary support to succeed and achieve their goals.
Sector Focus – EvolutioNari WEP is sector agnostic, open for all the sector preferably tech based.
Eligibility – any female entrepreneurs above 18 years of age is encouraged to apply. Industry experience is not required. Freshers with good ideas can also apply.
Duration – 6 months (weekly 2 hours of virtual sessions will be conducted for 3 months)
How to Apply – please fill in this form – https://forms.gle/TZTv4aGXT9AwtF8T9 or contact +91-9307305181
Dates to Remember – Application deadline is 31st August 2024. Selection will be announced in mid-September 2024. Program commences from October 2024 onwards.
Since its inception in 2017, the incubator has supported over 86 startups across various sectors including Electric Vehicles, Agri-tech, Health-tech, IT, IOT, Clean Energy, Social Innovation and many more. With a robust ecosystem that includes state-of-the-art facilities, strategic industry partnerships, and mentorship from over 100 experts, AIC-Pinnacle provides more than just financial assistance.
The incubator’s existing programs, such as EMERGE, EVOLVE, and ELEVATE, have collectively generated over 35 Intellectual Property Rights applications and created more than 250 jobs, contributing significantly to India’s innovation ecosystem. Women entrepreneurs interested in joining this transformative program are encouraged to apply and become part of this initiative aimed at reshaping the future of women in business. Join us as we pave the way for a more inclusive and dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem.