Hyderabad: The I-WIN Women in Innovation Accelerator by ISB I-Venture has announced the launch of its fourth edition, offering a six-month, sector-agnostic virtual program designed to propel women-led startups toward sustainable growth and scale.
Applications opened in July 2025 for the flagship I-WIN Women in Innovation Accelerator, which caters to early growth-stage, revenue-generating startups led or co-led by women holding at least 25% equity and an active decision-making role.
Shortlisted ventures will now gain access to tailored mentorship, strategic resources, and ISB’s world-class entrepreneurial network.
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I-WIN Women in Innovation Accelerator: Comprehensive Toolkit for Scaling Businesses
Built on ISB’s strong track record in nurturing high-potential ventures, the I-WIN Women in Innovation Accelerator delivers a comprehensive toolkit for scaling businesses, including:
- Gap Analysis and Strategic Planning
- One-on-One Mentorship from Industry Leaders
- Financial Planning and Fundraising Readiness
- Go-to-Market & Brand Storytelling Workshops
- Peer Learning and Community Support
- Demo Day with Investor Access
The I-WIN Women in Innovation Accelerator 2025-2026 program will run from August 2025 to February 2026, ending with a Demo Day to connect founders with potential investors.
A program fee of INR 25,000 + GST applies, along with a 2% success fee for investments sourced through I-WIN connections.
ISB I-Venture‘s goal is to bridge critical gaps for women entrepreneurs – in capital access, market connections, and strategic execution – so they can scale confidently and create lasting impact.
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The I-WIN Women in Innovation Accelerator is open to startups from diverse sectors, including D2C, HealthTech, AgriTech, SaaS, ClimateTech, and beyond. Eligible ventures must have a working MVP or early product with user, revenue, or partnership traction, and should be preparing for or actively raising investment.
ISB I-Venture, which oversees the I-WIN Women in Innovation Accelerator, integrates all of ISB’s entrepreneurial initiatives under one roof, providing “Start-to-Scale” support and fostering a vibrant ecosystem of mentors, VCs, and academicians.
For more details, apply here or visit ISB I-Venture or contact i-venture@isb.edu.
