Demographic Programme·Telangana·Active

WE Hub — Women Entrepreneurs Hub

Q: How do I apply for WE Hub?

Apply through the official portal: https://wehub.telangana.gov.in. The scheme is administered by Government of Telangana.

First state-led women-only incubator in India. Sector-agnostic.

Quick facts

Ministry / Agency: Government of Telangana
Funding: Incubation + mentorship
Stage: ideation, prototype, mvp
Sector: Any sector
Equity dilution: none
DPIIT recognition required: No
NRI / OCI eligibility: Eligible if the entity is Indian-incorporated; the founder's NRI / OCI status is treated as Indian for this scheme.

Who is eligible

Women-led startups; sector-agnostic

How to apply

WE Hub is administered by Government of Telangana. Applications are submitted through the official portal — there are no application fees and you do not need to go through third-party intermediaries.

Apply on the official portal

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Other schemes that often pair with WE Hub or apply to a similar profile.

Stand-Up India

Composite loan ₹10 L–₹1 Cr for SC/ST and women first-time entrepreneurs. Each SCB branch mandated to fund at least one SC/ST and one woman borrower. 7-yr tenure, 18-mo moratorium.

Funding: ₹10 L – ₹1 CrStage: ideation, mvp

VC Fund for SC/ST Entrepreneurs

IFCI Venture-managed ₹500 Cr corpus, expanded with ₹2,000 Cr term loan window for first-time SC/ST women entrepreneurs.

Funding: ₹500 Cr corpus + ₹2,000 Cr term loanStage: mvp, early-revenue

Mahila Udyam Nidhi

Soft loan up to ₹10 L specifically for women starting / scaling small-scale industries or service businesses. Concessional rates, longer repayment.

Funding: Up to ₹10 LStage: ideation, mvp

Telangana T-Fund / T-SEED

T-Hub is India's largest incubator. T-Fund: ₹25 L–₹1 Cr co-investment. ₹1,000 Cr FoF (Dec 2025, AI focus). Pavala Vaddi 9% subvention.

Funding: ₹25 L – ₹1 CrStage: ideation, mvp

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for WE Hub?+

Women-led startups; sector-agnostic

What is the funding amount under WE Hub?+

Incubation + mentorship. Incubation + mentorship

Can NRI or OCI founders apply for WE Hub?+

Eligible if the entity is Indian-incorporated; the founder's NRI / OCI status is treated as Indian for this scheme.

Does WE Hub require DPIIT recognition?+

No — DPIIT recognition is not required for WE Hub.

How do I apply for WE Hub?+

Apply through the official portal at wehub.telangana.gov.in. The scheme is administered by Government of Telangana.

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