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Another International Women\u2019s Day has gone by but we are far from making progress when it comes to finding the right funding schemes for women entrepreneurs! Why is it so important?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

India has over 28 lakh women-led businesses, which still accounted for only 12% of MSMEs and startups in India. According to this news piece by Live Mint,<\/span> over 45% of women-led enterprises in India shut shop during COVID. How can these businesses make a comeback?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this blog, we will share 5 top non-Government funding schemes for women entrepreneurs that actually help not just monetarily, but with any assistance required to start and grow their business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5 funding schemes for women entrepreneurs in 2022<\/strong><\/h2>\n

SonderConnect for Women entrepreneurs\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

An entire organisation that is dedicated to empowering female small business owners? Yes! SonderConnect supports women entrepreneurs setting up their business with expert coaching, access to a network of investors, leaders and other entrepreneurs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

SonderConnects funding schemes for women entrepreneurs involve seed-funding through different mentors in the industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Look up Sonder Connects Schemes here\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

HerMoneyTalks funding scheme for Women<\/h2>\n

HerMoneyTalks gives women entrepreneurs the financial power they require to set up their business. They conduct Financial empowerment Tests to help women understand their basic finance decision-making skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We went LIVE with Nisary M, Founder of HerMoneyTalks to know more about smart investing and how women-led businesses can flourish post a pandemic. Join our online business community to watch the webinar!<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

ICICI Bank Scheme for rural women\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

ICICI bank may be a private bank, but it offers several funding schemes and loan options for rural women. The programme provides unsecured loans to women-led groups and helps them in starting or expanding their own businesses.<\/p>\n

Through this programme, the Bank aims at promoting entrepreneurship among rural women and helping them earn sustainable livelihoods.<\/p>\n

Check out the funding scheme here\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Women entrepreneurs India scheme\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Women Entrepreneurs India is a funding and growth venture started for women entrepreneurs, by other women! The startup funding support from this organisation gives women a helping hand in establishing a business that fits into the market and stands above the competition.<\/p>\n

This support system is also extended towards women entrepreneurs who are planning to upscale their existing business, especially those who got affected by COVID.<\/p>\n

Apply for the scheme here\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Bank of Baroda\u2019s Shakti Scheme for Women<\/h2>\n

The\u00a0Shakti Scheme from Bank of Baroda supports women entrepreneurs active in a wide range of sectors including agriculture & allied activities, retail trade, microcredit, education, housing as well as enterprises in the direct\/indirect finance, manufacturing and services sectors.<\/p>\n

The maximum ceiling on the loans being offered differs based on the sector that your business falls under. The loan is offered with no processing fee and a rebate of 0.5% on loans up to Rs.<\/strong> 5 lakh.<\/p>\n

Bonus: The ONE Government Scheme All Women Entrepreneurs Need<\/h2>\n

The Government’s NITI Aayog has launched a Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) for providing an ecosystem for budding & existing women entrepreneurs across the country. SIDBI has partnered with NITI Aayog to assist in this initiative.<\/p>\n

As a funding and growth accelerator, WEP is built on three pillars- Iccha Shakti, Gyaan Shakti & Karma Shakti<\/p>\n