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Girl Power Talk

Startup Challenge

Welcome to Girl Power Talk, a thriving community dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs who embody ambition, kindness, and intelligence. We provide the resources and mentorship you need to fuel both your social impact and financial success.

Join us in transforming your business vision into reality and achieve your full potential.

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Empowering Entrepreneurs

Early-Stage Focus

Are you an early-stage startup with a brilliant mission or business plan? We’re here to help nurture ideas and achieve results. If you are a small business or pre-revenue start-up, this initiative is designed for you.

Mentorship and Networking

Continuous Learning

Eligibility Criteria:

To be considered for the Girl Power Talk Startup Challenge, including program budget and seed funding of 6,000,000 INR, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Comprehensive Business Plan:

Applicants must provide a comprehensive business plan, including financial projections, objectives, strategies, and a clear outline of their goals.

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Additional Documentation:

Applicants must be prepared to promptly provide any additional documents or information requested to facilitate the evaluation process.

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Girl PowerX Profile:

Applicants should apply for the challenge using their GPX Profile, demonstrating their connection to our community.

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Social Impact Interest:

Startups must demonstrate a willingness to create social impact as a fundamental part of their mission and business model.

This social impact commitment can be as simple as donating a small percentage of profits to a cause in healthcare, education, sustainability, poverty alleviation, gender equality, or any other pressing societal issue.

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Gender-Inclusive Leadership:

The startup must have at least one woman as a founder or co-founder, holding a significant ownership stake.

Female co-founders must play an active role in the startup’s operations and decision-making.

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Early-Stage Focus:

The challenge is open to early-stage startups led by women entrepreneurs with innovative ideas or dedication to success.

Whether the venture is at the ideation stage or the concept is just starting to come to life, all qualifying entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply.

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Funding Opportunity:

Successful applicants may secure a portion of the total program budget of 6,000,000 INR to support the growth of their startup and drive their business goals.

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Create Your Girl Power X Profile

The first step in applying for the start-up challenge is to join Girl PowerX, which is simply the official community of Girl Power Talk. We are here to empower people that share in our values with opportunity and collaboration. Leverage Girl PowerX to find the new partners, customers, and friends. Use your id to complete the application form. Your access to mentorship, learning and new connections starts now.

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Why Participate:

Are you a visionary entrepreneur with a passion for innovation? Participating in the Girl Power Talk Startup Challenge offers you an incredible opportunity to receive the help you really need. Here's why you should enter your venture:

Access to Funding

Secure a share of our program's total budget to fuel the growth of your startup. Our financial support can be a game changer for early-stage entrepreneurs like you.

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Mentorship and Guidance

Benefit from invaluable mentorship from experienced industry experts. They'll help you navigate challenges, make informed decisions, and accelerate your journey to success.

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Networking Opportunities

Connect with a diverse community of fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and mentors. Forge meaningful relationships, collaborate on projects, and expand your professional network.

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Social Impact

Align your startup's mission with a broader cause. Make a tangible difference in critical areas such as healthcare, education, sustainability, and gender equality.

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Visibility and Recognition

Gain exposure and recognition for your innovative ideas and dedication to social change. Stand out as a leader in our movement toward a more inclusive and equal workplace.

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Community Support

Be part of a supportive ecosystem that values merit, diversity, and equal opportunity. Our community becomes your extended family, providing encouragement and camaraderie.

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Join the Movement

The Girl Power Talk Startup Challenge isn't just a competition; it's part of a movement that's changing the narrative of entrepreneurship and gender equality in the workplace. Here's how you can join us on this inspiring journey.

Empowerment

By participating, you're contributing to a culture that empowers all individuals, regardless of their demographic or socio-economic background, to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams with confidence.

Social Impact

Your startup can be a catalyst for positive change in society. Together, we're addressing pressing societal issues and making a positive impact on people's lives.

Professional Ambition

We're fostering a culture in which professional ambition thrives beyond gender roles. Join us in creating a world where everyone can achieve their full potential.

Innovation

Become part of a community that values innovative solutions to complex problems. Your startup could be the next groundbreaking solution that transforms industries.

History Making

We're breaking away from outdated workplace dynamics and undoing the systematic gender bias of society. Your participation in our challenge supports this historic movement.

Inclusivity

We celebrate the talents and contributions of each individual, regardless of their background or circumstance. Join our diverse and inclusive community.

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Are you ready to make your mark on the world?

Join the Girl Power Talk Startup Challenge.

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“Let's change the world together, one person at a time.”

- Rachita Sharma, CEO Girl Power Talk

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