Saksham – Women Entrepreneurship Support Program
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs from Bharat – Oxyzo Financial Services in partnership with PIEDS, BITS Pilani
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Saksham is a dedicated initiative providing grant support of up to ₹10 lakhs to women-led startups from Tier 2, Tier 3, and rural India. Launched by Oxyzo Financial Services in partnership with PIEDS (Pilani Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Society) at BITS Pilani, it combines non-dilutive funding with structured mentorship, capacity-building, incubation infrastructure, and workspace access.
The program enables early-stage founders to validate ideas, develop prototypes, strengthen operations, and accelerate go-to-market strategies.
Purpose and impact
Saksham bridges critical gaps in capital access, mentorship, and ecosystem support for women entrepreneurs outside metro cities, promoting inclusive growth and decentralizing India’s startup ecosystem. By mandating 51%+ equity held by a woman co-founder, it ensures meaningful leadership and long-term wealth creation for women.
Participants benefit from PIEDS’ institutional resources, including expert guidance on business models, financial planning, governance, and scaling.
Key benefits and highlights
Financial grant up to ₹10 lakhs for operational and growth needs, without equity dilution.
Mentorship and incubation at BITS Pilani’s PIEDS, with workspace and peer learning opportunities.
Focus on Bharat startups – empowering innovation from emerging and rural regions.
Ideal for first-time PIEDS funding recipients, fostering diverse, sustainable ventures.
This program aligns with broader goals of geographically inclusive entrepreneurship, building viable businesses while enhancing founder capabilities for societal impact.
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Woman co-founder must hold at least 51% equity in the startup.
Startup must be emerging from Tier 2, Tier 3, or rural India.
No prior funding received from PIEDS.
Suitable for early-stage ventures needing capital for validation, prototypes, or operations.
Open to diverse sectors, with emphasis on social impact and scalability.
Applicant must demonstrate potential for sustainable growth through business model and operations.
NA for specific age limit, revenue cap, or DPIIT requirement (not specified in sources)
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