Visa launches women-focussed grants programme

Bengaluru, India – July 14, 2023 – Visa, the global payments technology company, has launched the She’s Next Grants Program in India. The program is designed to support women-led businesses with grants of up to $10,000.

The She’s Next Grants Program is open to women-led businesses in India that have been in operation for at least two years and have a clear growth plan. The program will focus on businesses in the following sectors:

  • Fintech
  • E-commerce
  • Retail
  • Healthcare
  • Education

To be eligible for a grant, businesses must submit an application that includes a business plan, financial statements, and a description of how the grant would be used.

The She’s Next Grants Program is part of Visa’s commitment to supporting women entrepreneurs. Visa has a long history of supporting women-led businesses, and the She’s Next Grants Program is a continuation of that commitment.

“We are excited to launch the She’s Next Grants Program in India,” said Purnima Rana, Managing Director, South Asia, Visa. “This program is a way for us to support women entrepreneurs who are making a difference in the Indian economy.”

The She’s Next Grants Program is open for applications from July 14, 2023 to August 27, 2023. The winners will be announced in September 2023.