Goldman Sachs Launches Women Entrepreneurship Program in India

By: Women Entrepreneurs Review Team | Monday, 20 July 2026

The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Program has announced the acceptance of applications from women entrepreneurs in India, providing them with business education, mentorship, networking, and resources to support their growth and enhancement. The goal of the global initiative is to assist existing women entrepreneurs to develop their leadership attributes and skills, to improve their business performance and to facilitate sustainable growth of their businesses.

The program is offered in collaboration with some of the most prestigious management schools in India such as Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore, and Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow. Recipients will get hands-on business training from world-class faculty and industry professionals during these partnerships, which will help them in planning their businesses for growth.

The program centers on developing essential skills that drive entrepreneurship such as business management, strategic planning, financial management, marketing, operations, leadership development and funding. It aims at enabling women entrepreneurs to make better decisions, boost their profitability, generate jobs and establish a viable enterprise.

Key Highlights:

• Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Program opens applications for Indian women entrepreneurs
• Partners with IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and IIM Lucknow for business training
• Supports women-led businesses through mentorship and growth opportunities

Participants will benefit from business and management education, high-quality mentorship, peer learning opportunities, networking, and support on good business practices as part of the initiative. The program will also seek to engage women entrepreneurs with industry experts and give them insights into strategy for business growth and financial planning.

The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Program is for existing women entrepreneurs seeking to grow their businesses. The eligible applicants should be women business owners/co-owners and should be the primary decision makers in the business, annual turnover of the business should be more than ₹30 lakh, should be engaged in business for at least one year and should have at least three employees.

The initiative is aimed at women entrepreneurs, co-founders, SMEs, growth stage entrepreneurs and women-led startups with business operations. It is designed to provide women leaders with the necessary skills and confidence to run and develop successful enterprises through structured learning, mentoring and networking.

Women entrepreneurs are a key force in innovation, employment creation and economic growth. The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Program aims to expand women entrepreneurship, build the capabilities of women-led businesses, enhance access to resources and support inclusive economic development.

The program is not about giving financial resources to the participants, but it is about increasing their access to capital by strengthening their financial management skills, their business skills and their professional network. It enhances the skills of women entrepreneurs, making them more competitive and ready to grow in the future.

Interested applicants must go through the criteria for eligibility, prepare relevant business details and documents, go through the official application and submit applications before the deadline. Applicants are invited to emphasize their business model, their growth path, the leadership role, their financial results and their future expansion plans.

The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Program continues to empower women entrepreneurs around the world through education, mentorship and business networks. The partnership with IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore and IIM Luck now will lead to more robust women entrepreneurs who will help in job creation, innovation and the economic development of India.