Empowering the Next Generation of Fintech Leaders
The Women in Fintech Accelerator is an 8-week program by GIFT IFIH designed to help women-led fintech startups become investor-ready and raise capital.
​
Through structured mentorship, investor engagement, and ecosystem access, founders gain the tools and connections needed to scale.
<3%
of Global VC
funding goes to
women-led startups
The Challenge
ACCESS
-
Limited access to investor networks & decision-makers
READINESS​
-
Gaps in fundraising, financial preparedness, and due diligence​
EXPOSURE
-
Less visibility into institutional capital​
What You'll Gain
INVESTMENT READINESS
Refine your pitch and financials for investor conversations
INVESTOR
ACCESS
Get matched with investors through curated 1:1 meetings
ECOSYSTEM
ACCESS
Connect with regulators, institutions, and fintech leaders
FUNDRAISING
STRATEGY
Learn how to position your startup for the next round of funding
STRUCTURED
FEEDBACK
Weekly pitch sessions with real investor input
POST-PROGRAM
ACCESS
Ongoing exposure to investors and ecosystem partners
What to Expect
PHASE 1
IMMERSION AT GIFT CITY
-
Refine your investor pitch
-
Build financial models
-
Learn capital strategy
-
Understand regulatory pathways
-
Connect with mentors and ecosystem leaders
PHASE 2
INVESTOR ENGAGEMENT
-
Curated investor matchmaking
-
Minimum 6 guaranteed 1:1 investor meetings
-
Weekly pitch sessions with feedback
Who Should Apply
WOMEN-LED FOUNDING TEAM
At least one woman founder in a key leadership or decision-making role.
FINTECH FOCUS
Building in fintech or financial services (e.g. payments, lending, insurtech, regtech).
TRACTION
A working product with early validation, pilots, or initial revenue.
FUNDRAISING INTENT
Planning to raise capital within the next 6–12 months.
INCORPORATION
A registered company (India or overseas) ready for investor engagement.
PROGRAM COMMITMENT
Able to attend the GIFT City immersion (in-person) and complete the 6-week program (virtual) with active founder participation.
What's The Timeline
26 MAR - 26 APR
APPLICATION PHASE
-
Applications open for women-led startups across BFSI domains
26 APR - 30 APR
SELECTION PERIOD
-
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Shortlisted founders are evaluated and selected during this period.
4 MAY - 8 MAY
IMMERSION IN GIFT CITY
-
A high-intensity, masterclass-driven immersion focused on investment readiness.
11 MAY - 27 JUN
INVESTOR ENGAGEMENT
-
Curated investor matchmaking with a minimum of 6 guaranteed 1:1 meetings per startup, weekly pitch engagements, and structured follow-ups.
Program Partners
RESEARCH & TECH AUDIT PARTNER
STRATEGIC ECOSYSTEM PARTNER
CAPITAL DISCOVERY PARTNER
