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Uttarakhand Rural Enterprises Incubation Program

Incubating growth-oriented businesses through mentorship, funding, and market linkages

About the Program

The Uttarakhand Rural Enterprises Incubation Program is a flagship initiative designed to support SHG women-led enterprises across the state.

Implemented by IIM Kashipur FIED, in partnership with NRLM & USRLM, the program enables entrepreneurs to scale and sustain their businesses. This long-term initiative provides structured support including business mentoring, financial assistance, and capacity building.

Vision

To create a robust ecosystem of women-led rural enterprises that are sustainable, scalable, and market-driven.

Mission

To incubate and support 150 high-potential enterprises, enabling them to achieve consistent growth and generate local employment.

Key Highlights

150 Enterprises Incubation Support
18тАУ24 Months Incubation
Up to тВ╣15 Lakhs Funding
Mentorship
Market Linkages
Digital Tools

How It Works

1

Apply

Submit your application online and share your business vision with us.

2

Compete

Participate in the Challenge Fund. Pitch your business model to our expert jury.

3

Grow

Get intensive incubation support and funding to scale your enterprise to new heights.

Program Phases

Phase 1: Call for Applications

  • Outreach and mobilization
  • Online application submission
  • Screening of enterprises

Phase 2: Challenge Fund Competition

Background checks will be conducted for the TOP 500 applicants and upto 250 applicants will get shortlisted for challenge fund competition

Training on:

  • Business Model & Plan
  • Pitching Skills
  • Final presentation to jury

Phase 3: Incubation

In this phase, the TOP 150 enterprises will be selected for an 18-24 months long Incubation

Mentorship
Training
Funding
Market Access

What You Get

Comprehensive support system for your business growth

Business Support

Business plan development and long-term growth strategy.

Mentorship

1:1 expert sessions and continuous industry guidance.

Financial Support

Grants up to тВ╣15 Lakhs and easy access to soft loans.

Market Linkages

Buyer-seller meets and exclusive exhibitions.

Digital Enablement

AI tools, digital infrastructure and online marketing.

Capacity Building

Regular online and offline training workshops.

Expected Outcomes

  • Minimum 15% annual revenue growth
  • Improved financial & banking access
  • Formalization of business entities
  • Direct local employment generation
  • Women-driven economic empowerment

Who Can Apply?

  • SHG women-led enterprises
  • Already operational businesses
  • Growth-oriented and scalable vision
  • Based in Uttarakhand
Supported By
USRLM

Uttarakhand State Rural Livelihoods Mission (USRLM)

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