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+an initiative that was ideated and incubated at NITI Aayog in 2017. In 2022, WEP transitioned into a Public Private Partnership (PPP). It is a first-of-its-kind unified access portal that
+brings together women from different parts of India to realize their
+entrepreneurial aspirations. The platform aims to build an ecosystem that
+supports women entrepreneurs in scaling up innovative initiatives and
+developing sustainable long-term strategies for their businesses. WEP also brings
+together partnerships that offer a range of services
+including mentorship, funding support, apprenticeship opportunities, and
+corporate partnerships. It also encourages entrepreneurs to share their
+journeys, stories, and experiences to foster mutual learning among women
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+WEP Mentorship Platform is a digital public platform being developed as an Indian public good
+offering to the G20 countries, aimed at providing mentorship to promote women
+entrepreneurship. It is created under India's
+G20 EMPOWER Presidency in collaboration with WEP. It is a valuable contribution
+from India to support the economic empowerment of women globally. Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP)
+mentorship platform is a microsite within the WEP platform. It offers smart matchmaking between
+mentors and mentees and brings together multiple
+mentorship programs, accelerators, and aggregators to create a safe and
+inclusive environment for mentorship of women entrepreneurs.
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+partners and third-party organizations : Individual mentoring, Mentorship
+Programs by Organizations, Curated Mentorship Workshops and Peer 2 Peer (P2P)
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The four tracks of mentorship provided by the WEP +platform i.e. Individual mentoring, +Mentorship Programs by Organizations, Curated Mentorship Workshops and Peer 2 +Peer Mentoring provide unique mentorship opportunities tailored to the needs +and preferences of the users. This integration creates a centralized hub where +users can access multiple mentorship resources and opportunities in one place.
To facilitate effective mentor-mentee connections, the +platform utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) +and Machine Learning (ML) technologies for smart matchmaking between profiles +of mentors and mentees. This ensures that the mentorship experience is +personalized and aligned with the specific needs of each user.
Aspiring Women +Entrepreneurs can easily connect with +mentors and engage in mentorship programs through the platform's seamless user +experience.
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+The WEP Mentorship
+Platform offers mentorship support across several areas of functional expertise
+including access to finance, market linkages, training and skilling,
+networking, incubation and acceleration, and
+business development services.
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+matchmaking of
mentees with mentors and industry experts who
+have relevant experience in similar industry and expertise in their desired
+areas. These algorithms analyse the profiles,
+preferences, and objectives of mentors and mentees to ‘smart match’ them for
+personalized and efficient mentorship connections.
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+No one will have access to your information until you provide it to them.
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+users including both Mentors and Mentees. However,
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+third-party organizations are subject to their terms and conditions. WEP
+and its official partners are not responsible or liable for any services
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+mentee on our mentorship platform is generally open to all aspiring and
+existing women entrepreneurs, who are seeking guidance and support in their
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+Mentorship offers
+valuable benefits by providing you with personalized guidance, support, and
+insights from experienced mentors. Mentors can help you navigate challenges,
+provide industry-specific knowledge, share their experiences, and offer advice
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+by users in their profiles, these algorithms analyze the profiles, preferences,
+and objectives of mentors and mentees to make personalized and efficient
+mentorship connections. The platform aims to match mentees with mentors who
+have relevant expertise and experience in their desired areas. The matching
+process is designed to facilitate meaningful connections and ensure a
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+connect with mentors regardless of geographical location to enable mentorship
+access to a wide range of aspiring and existing entrepreneurs by offering
+online, offline, and hybrid mode of mentorship services. Our platform provides
+an option for the users to choose the preferred mode of engagement while
+registering, based on which you will be connected to the right mentor through
+smart-match feature. Mentorship services on our platform can be conducted
+entirely online, offline or both depending on the type of mentorship you opt
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+Mentorship Platform is free for all users. However, mentorship services
+provided by the third-party organizations are subject to their terms and
+conditions. WEP and its official partners are not responsible or liable for any
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+your mentorship experience, it is essential to set clear goals, communicate
+openly with your mentor, actively participate in discussions and learning
+activities, and be open to receiving feedback. Take initiative, ask questions,
+and be proactive in seeking guidance and support from your mentor. Being
+committed, engaged, and receptive to feedback can maximize the benefits of the
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+openly with your mentor, actively participate in discussions and learning
+activities, and be open to receiving feedback. Take initiative, ask questions,
+and be proactive in seeking guidance and support from your mentor. Being
+committed, engaged, and receptive to feedback can maximize the benefits of the
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+However, if there are significant concerns or challenges with the mentor-mentee
+match, it may be possible to explore a change of mentor. We encourage open
+communication and provide support to address any issues that may arise during
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+mentorship program for you depends on your specific goals, interests, and
+needs. Explore the different mentorship programs available on our platform,
+read the program descriptions, and consider the areas of expertise and support
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+exploring the matched mentor profiles.
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+mentors on the Mentorship Platform are industry experts and experienced professionals in
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+are individuals who volunteer their time and expertise to support and guide
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+experience, and willingness to guide and support others. We welcome mentors
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+stage of enterprise you prefer i.e. Aspiring, Ideation, Validation, Early
+Traction, Scaling, and Exit , you can
+give your preference in the registration form and the smart matchmaking
+functionality will match you with the preferred stage of
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+Becoming
+a mentor on the WEP Mentorship Platform offers numerous benefits. It provides
+an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of women worldwide and empower them to
+reach their full potential. Mentoring allows you to share your knowledge,
+experiences, and insights thereby contributing
+to the growth and development of mentees. It also enables cross-cultural
+learning and collaboration, fostering a global community dedicated to women's
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+look for the mentor registration or sign-up section. Follow the instructions
+provided to create your mentor profile, which may include providing your
+personal and professional details, areas of expertise, and any additional
+information required to showcase your mentorship qualifications effectively.
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+under certain circumstances, such as a significant mismatch in goals or
+compatibility, it may be possible to request a change
+of mentee. We encourage open communication and provide support to address any
+concerns or issues that may arise during the mentorship journey.
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The Women Entrepreneurship
+Platform (WEP) was an initiative that was
+ideated and incubated at NITI Aayog in 2017. In 2022,
+WEP transitioned into a Public Private
+Partnership (PPP). It is a first-of-its-kind unified
+access portal that brings together women from different parts of India to
+realize their entrepreneurial aspirations. The platform aims to build an
+ecosystem that supports women entrepreneurs in scaling up innovative
+initiatives and developing sustainable long-term strategies for their
+businesses. WEP also brings together partnerships that offer a range of services including mentorship, funding support,
+apprenticeship opportunities, and corporate partnerships. It also encourages
+entrepreneurs to share their journeys, stories, and experiences to foster
+mutual learning among women entrepreneurs.
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+The idea of the Platform was first mooted by Shri Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog who announced the setting-up of a platform just for Women Entrepreneurs at the conclusion of the 8th Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) held in Hyderabad in 2017 to help resolve the information asymmetry that exists in the ecosystem.
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+To become a member of the WEP community, women entrepreneurs need to complete the registration process and create a WEP account. Click here to register. Upon successful registration on this portal, you will receive a confirmation email. This indicates your inclusion into our member rolls. This online registration is entirely free of cost and you can avail all WEP services via this login.
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+Knowledge Bank: The knowledge bank module allows for hosting of blogs, checklists, infographics and video guides
Events: All WEP and partner events can be hosted on this module where users can register and express interest in enrolling
Community: The community module on the website allows entrepreneurs to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, mentors, partners and the WEP Team. This module helps in building a robust network that women entrepreneurs can leverage in the journey of their own enterprises.
Recognizing Role Models (Off- line): This is achieved through the Women Transforming India Awards, NITI Aayog's annual endeavour to recognize exceptional women changemakers in the country.
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+WEP has 6 main focus areas: Community and Networking; Funding and Financial Assistance; Incubation & Acceleration; Compliance & Tax Assistance; Entrepreneur Skilling & Mentorship and Marketing Assistance.
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+The WEP team has designed a walk-through to help acquaint you with our online services. Login to your WEP account and take a tour of the website here to explore our offerings.
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+Partners are the pivotal agents that transform WEP’s vision to reality through incisive interventions. WEP partners with organizations with sound technical expertise across sectors to bring curated services to Women Entrepreneurs. Partners form the backbone of WEP’s ongoing efforts to make key services accessible to its users.
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Partners can post articles and checklists and manuals, create learning modules, conduct masterclasses on their areas of expertise
CONTRIBUTING TO DISCUSSION FORUMS :
As ‘Expert’ contributors to the discussion forums, partners can create master threads for discussions on users’ areas of interest
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Partners can assist in curating and conducting capacity building workshops, skilling drives and fellowships for users. They can also offer access to their online products and services through the events module on the platform
Have another unique offering for WEP?
Contact the WEP team at wep-niti@gov.in to customize the collaboration
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- Interested organizations fill out the Partner EoI form on the WEP Portal
- WEP Team shortlists organizations periodically
- Due diligence processes ensue to assess the interested organization’s alignment with WEP focus areas
- Discussing deliverables and defining engagement metrics
- Providing login credentials to the website along-with an orientation about its features
- Incubators & Accelerators
- Banks & Service Providers
- Training and Skill Development Organizations
- Legal, Compliance and Taxation experts
- Mentorship Programs
- Networking and Market Access Agencies
- Tech Innovators
- Entrepreneur Networks and much more.
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The Women Transforming India Awards, is NITI Aayog’s flagship initiative which endeavours to identify and honour women entrepreneurs who bring transformational changes in the country across sectors.
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+There have been 4 editions of the WTI awards so far on the following themes:
2016:Celebrating women changemakers
2017:Breaking the glass ceiling
2018:Women Entrepreneurship
2019:Women Entrepreneurship
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Since 2018, the WTI Awards have been hosted under the aegis of the Women Entrepreneurship Platform on the theme of ‘Women and Entrepreneurship’. It is an ongoing endeavor to recognize and celebrate stories of exceptional women changemakers from across India.
The selection process involves an application round, from where shortlisted applicants will undergo one round of screening by esteemed panels before the winners are announced.
WTI 2021 applications have been announced. Last date for the submission is 14th Feb 2022.
WEP is a platform built with the vision of building an ecosystem for women across India to realize their entrepreneurial aspirations. We request you to take two minutes to register yourself on the platform, you will be required to submit your registration code in the Women Transforming India Awards application.
Please refer the table below for category wise coverage:
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| Public and Community Service | Enterprises which are engaged in public works and community services for creating social impact. Areas : Civil society, grass-root governance, law enforcement and legal justice, gender equality, international collaboration, education and skill development, health, water and sanitation, hygiene, waste management. |
| Manufacturing | Enterprises which are engaged in the mechanical, physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products by hands, power-driven machines and materials-handling equipment. Areas : Clothing and Textiles, Petroleum, Chemicals and Plastics, Electronics, Computers and Transportation, Food Production, Metal Manufacturing, Wood, Leather and Paper, Furniture among others. |
| Non-manufacturing and service | Enterprises which are engaged in all tertiary and quaternary sector activities other than ITeS, banking and financial products. Areas : Agriculture and allied activities, retail, e-Commerce, services, maintenance and repairs, consulting, Journalism. |
| Fintech and Financial inclusion | Enterprises which are working towards development or improvement of solutions that seeks to improve and automate the delivery and use of financial services. Areas : Fintech solutions, banking, insurance and other financial products. |
| Climate Action | Enterprises which are working towards environmental protection and conservation; and are engaged in development or improvement of energy efficiency products or processes or services. Areas : Environment, energy including renewable energy, remedial solutions for curbing impact of climate change. |
| Promoting art, culture, heritage and handicrafts | Enterprises which are engaged in development and promotion of art, culture, entertainment, recreational activities and handicrafts. Areas : Arts, handloom, handicrafts, heritage products, textiles, leather and others; Modern art forms; Sports |
| Digital innovation and DeepTech | Enterprises which are working towards innovation, development or improvement of products or processes or services driven by technology. Areas : Science and technology, IT, ITeS, New Media and communication. |
Currently the WTI Awards are for entrepreneurs who have existing business(es). We wish you luck for building your idea, and hope you come back to apply next year.
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Please give the details of the nominee in the application form. Please do note, you will have to login on the nominee’s account as some of the details will be auto-populated. Towards the end of the application, you will be asked to provide your details if you’re applying on behalf of a nominee.
WTI Awards encourages women to become/be entrepreneurs. Kudos for having taken this journey, we’d encourage you to apply when you have an existing business.
Please direct them to the WEP website
If your business/organization has multiple offices/outlets/centers, you will be provided with an option of selecting ‘multi locations’ in the application form.
Once you submit your application, you would have received a confirmation message on the screen. This means your application has been submitted successfully. Regarding the status of your application, we wish to get back to you at the earliest, please wait to hear from us.
You might have to travel to New Delhi if your application gets selected for the next round, we will provide you the necessary support for logistics. We will provide more details based on your application status.
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+The winners of WTI Awards will be recognised and felicitated on International Women’s Day that is 8th March 2022. The shortlisted candidates will get WTI rewards which include opportunity to get connected with NITI’/ WEP’s, Industrial partner’s social & community outreach; access to exclusive mentoring/ skilling support; access to sector specific training programs etc.
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(i) If you represent SHG then please upload any one of the following:
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