Women Entrepreneurs
Supporting women entrepreneurs with practical business knowledge, skills, guidance and access to relevant opportunities to start, strengthen and grow sustainable enterprises.
Empowering Women.
Strengthening Futures.
Creating Lasting Impact.
Women entrepreneurs may face a range of practical considerations while starting and growing a business, from developing an idea and understanding the market to managing finances, compliance, digital capabilities and future growth.
The Thakur Family Foundation seeks to support aspiring and existing women entrepreneurs through practical awareness, business guidance, skill development and access to relevant resources, helping them make informed decisions and build stronger, more sustainable enterprises.
Empowering Women.
Strengthening Futures.
Creating Lasting Impact.
Areas of Support
Business Readiness & Planning
Guidance on developing business ideas, understanding basic planning requirements and building strong foundations for starting or growing an enterprise.
Business Skills & Financial Awareness
Practical awareness of budgeting, pricing, record-keeping, financial planning and other fundamental skills relevant to managing a business responsibly.
Government Schemes & Support Awareness
Awareness of relevant Central and State Government schemes, funding programmes, incentives and support initiatives that women entrepreneurs may be eligible to explore.
Market Readiness
Guidance on understanding customers, positioning products or services, exploring market opportunities and preparing businesses for sustainable growth.
Digital & Business Capability
Awareness of digital tools, online business practices and practical capabilities that can help entrepreneurs operate, communicate and reach customers more effectively
Registration & Compliance Awareness
General awareness of business structures, registrations, licences, tax requirements and compliance responsibilities that may apply to women-led enterprises.
Leadership & Professional Development
Supporting the development of leadership, communication, decision-making and business-management capabilities relevant to running and growing an enterprise.
Networks & Opportunities
Creating awareness of relevant programmes, learning opportunities, collaborations, professional networks and resources that may support women entrepreneurs.
Growth & Sustainability
Guidance to help women-led businesses strengthen operations, identify opportunities for growth and develop responsible and sustainable pathways for the future.
Who We Support
- Aspiring Women Entrepreneurs
- Women-Led Startups
- Women-Led MSMEs
- First-Generation Women Entrepreneurs
How We Support
Support may be provided through awareness programmes, workshops, webinars, educational resources, business guidance and other relevant Foundation initiatives. Where appropriate, participants may also be directed to the Foundation’s Enterprise Support and Legal & Compliance Awareness initiatives for more focused guidance.
Awareness, Guidance & Specialised Support
Awareness programmes and general guidance may be offered at no cost. Specialised support may be fee-based where applicable, with all proceeds directed towards advancing the Foundation’s mission.
Skill Development
Practical, market-relevant training and digital literacy programmes to help women build capabilities and thrive in a changing world.
Confidence Building
Workshops and mentorship that nurture self-belief, communication and resilience-empowering women to take charge of their future.
Leadership Growth
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Looking to start, strengthen or grow your business?
Connect with The Thakur Family Foundation to learn more about available programmes, resources and guidance.