91Springboard, Google for Start-ups GfS has selected four women entrepreneurs from Kolkata for the first Cohort of their ‘Level Up’ program, a countrywide virtual accelerator program that allows women entrepreneurs to fund their startups and grow their businesses. They have received guidance and mentorship from industry experts to help them scale up their businesses and establish their brands as prominent players in the Indian startup ecosystem.
The ‘Level Up Program’ is aimed at providing insights and guidance from accomplished mentors from Google and other leading corporations to women-led startups. 71 mentors provided masterclasses, peer meetups, tools, and expertise for three months to build and scale their businesses. 183 women entrepreneurs were shortlisted from over 366 applications and the program concluded on February 25. 200+ hours were spent mentoring the founders with 12+ hours in formal networking. Peer meetups were held at 91 Springboard hubs across India. Women entrepreneurs have been integral to the Indian economy’s transformation, with an upsurge in successful businesses over the last couple of years.
Supporting them leads to a better and more dynamic entrepreneurship environment, creating jobs, and providing new perspectives. Anand Vemuri, the CEO, 91Springboard, said: “We have received an overwhelming response from tier I as well as from tier II cities which is a step closer to bridging the gap for our women founders and their vision for a smarter living.”
