Women Empowerment Hub
TELANGANA
Beneficiary Oriented Solution - State
Skill Development
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Women Entrepreneurs face a unique set of challenges throughout their journey. WE Hub aims to counter those biases and stereotypes to leverage the full extent of women’s entrepreneurial potential for the benefit of society by enabling access to technical, financial, government, and policy support required to start, scale, sustain, and accelerate.
Project Details
Brief Background
WE HUB is India s first state-led incubator exclusively created for women entrepreneurs. Managed by the Department of Information Technology Electronics & Communications (ITE& C) Government of Telangana it was initiated in response to the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in 2017 and began operations in March 2018. WE HUB aims to transform the entrepreneurial landscape for women by providing the necessary support to start scale and sustain businesses
Objective
Foster Women Entrepreneurship: Encourage and support women entrepreneurs across various sectors to start and grow their businesses.Access to Resources: Provide financial technical and governmental support to help women entrepreneurs achieve their goals.
Innovation and Leadership: Foster innovation and leadership among women in both urban and rural areas.
Economic Empowerment: Drive social empowerment through economic enablement.
Collaboration and Networking: Build a collaborative ecosystem by connecting with corporates government entities industry and academia.
Benefits
Comprehensive Support: Women entrepreneurs receive access to funding mentorship and strategic support.Improved Access to Government Schemes: Easier access to various government schemes and policies designed to support women entrepreneurs.
Networking Opportunities: Enhanced networking opportunities through collaborations with various stakeholders.
Empowerment and Growth: Empowering women to turn their visions into reality and promoting sustainable business growth.
Implementation Methodology
Incubation Programs: WE HUB implements targeted incubation programs for women entrepreneurs at various stages of their entrepreneurial journey. This includes pre-incubation for idea validation incubation for scaling up startups and acceleration programs for market expansion.Mentorship & Networking: The platform provides access to mentors industry experts and networking opportunities to help women entrepreneurs navigate challenges and grow their businesses. Collaborative events and workshops are regularly organized to facilitate knowledge sharing.
Resource Allocation: WE HUB allocates resources such as funding workspace and technical support to women entrepreneurs. This ensures they have access to the necessary tools and infrastructure to start and scale their businesses.
Government & Policy Support: The platform leverages its connection with government entities to provide policy support and simplify regulatory processes for women entrepreneurs. This includes facilitating access to government schemes and grants.
Continuous Monitoring & Evaluation: WE HUB continuously monitors the progress of its programs and participants gathering feedback to make necessary improvements and ensure the effectiveness of its initiatives.
Implementing Agency Details
Name of implement agency
Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (ITE&C) of the Government of Telangana
Name of Representative of Agency
Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (ITE&C), Government of Telangana
Representative Agency Email
info-wehub@telangana.gov.in
Representative Agency Phone / Mobile
91-93921 84664
Availability of application for implementation in Other States
(Details on how this application can be made available to other State)
Karnataka (Karnataka Startup Cell): Karnataka has initiatives similar to WE HUB to support women entrepreneurs through their startup cell which provides incubation and resources. Kerala (Shepreneur Program): Kerala implements Shepreneur, a program specifically designed for women entrepreneurs offering support and mentorship. Maharashtra (Maharashtra State Innovation Society): Maharashtra has a dedicated innovation society that includes programs supporting women entrepreneurs and startups. Rajasthan (Startup Rajasthan): Rajasthan's startup ecosystem supports women entrepreneurs by providing dedicated resources and funding opportunities.
