Social Impact Entrepreneurship
Social Impact Entrepreneurship
Social Impact and Entrepreneurship programs are designed for business models that combine the best of both worlds, leveraging the power of business to drive positive social impact, while still being financially sustainable, aiming to achieve a ‘Triple Bottomline’ of People, Planet, and Profit.
The whole gamut of programs and interventions offered under SIE help address social and environmental challenges through entrepreneurship and skill development.
Programs Offered
GYIP
The Grassroots Youth Innovation Program (GYIP) by WE Hub, Telangana’s first state-led incubator for women entrepreneurs, was launched in 2025 to inspire young minds. GYIP supports youth especially girls from rural and semi-urban areas by building confidence, innovation, and career-ready skills, while connecting them with mentors, industry exposure, and the startup ecosystem across Telangana.
Programs
Prerna Fellowship:
The Prerana Fellowship is an 8-12 month program for individuals, who’s looking to build a career in the development sector, offering hands-on experience through work with organizations like WE Hub and not-for-profit entities.
iLeap :
12-week launchpad to transform ideas into prototypes!
Campuspreneur:
Be the boss, start your journey on campus!
Salient Features
Who Can Participate?
- Undergraduate and Postgraduate students (aged 17-23 years).
- Students from any academic discipline
- Students with early-stage ideas or a strong interest in entrepreneurship and innovation
WE Reach
A 3-month Pre-incubation Program designed to inculcate the spirit of entrepreneurship, with emphasis on digital literacy and financial inclusion through Entrepreneurship Development Programs.
Outcomes
Who can apply
- A woman or group of 2-3 women from Tier 2/Tier 3 regions of Telangana.
- Women who want to set up a for-profit enterprise or has been running an informal enterprise/is part of a group enterprise and now wants to start up on her own or has an idea that can be developed into a sustainable business.
- Existing women entrepreneurs holding at least 51% stake in their business (company/ enterprise to be legally registered in India).
- Women entrepreneurs looking for an opportunity to introduce mechanization and digitalization of their enterprises.
For more details, write to fo-sie-wehub@telangana.gov.in
Project Inclusion
A 6-month Incubation Program for existing entrepreneurs carefully crafted to develop and establish role model MSMEs in five targeted sectors namely, Manufacturing, Food Processing, FMCG, Textiles & Handlooms, and Handicrafts.
Outcomes
Who can apply
- Is a registered enterprise, in operation for two years and looking to scale.
- Woman holds a minimum 51% stake in the enterprise.
- Has a turnover between INR 5 lakhs – 10 lakhs per annum. (The turnover criteria may be relaxed for Entrepreneurs from Handicrafts sector)
- Has a potential to provide avenues for employment.
- The enterprise operates out of commercial premises. Home-based units are not encouraged.
- The enterprise is a full time, potentially revenue-generating occupation for the woman entrepreneur. Entrepreneurs engaging part-time and/or as per their convenience in the enterprise are not eligible.
For more details, write to fo-sie-wehub@telangana.gov.in
WE Leads
A specialized 4-month Acceleration Program for ready-to-scale entrepreneurs providing mentorship and resources to scale businesses, fostering a supportive community of entrepreneurs, monitoring and evaluating the progress of participants.
Outcomes
Who can apply
- A woman entrepreneur owning at least 51% of a registered business that has been in operation for at least 2 years.
- The woman entrepreneur is an executive decision-maker in the business.
- Works at least three days per week for the business.
- The business shows evidence of past growth.
- The entrepreneur has a scalable business model and realistic plans for year-on-year annual growth in revenues based on product / service, market opportunity, and team.
- The entrepreneur is committed to innovating within the business.
For more details, write to fo-sie-wehub@telangana.gov.in
Single Interventions
1-1 intervention-based model customized according to the needs of the entrepreneurs.
For more details, write to fo-sie-wehub@telangana.gov.in
Project Ujaagar
The program is designed to improve the socio-economic conditions of the minority community by providing infrastructure support, enhancing entrepreneurship skills through various programs and amenities to improve their quality of life, minimizing imbalances and development deficits by offering platforms for career advancement, and ensuring access to finance.
Who can apply
- The woman belongs to any of the marginalized minority communities, from both urban and rural areas.
- Microbusinesses who operate from home and are willing to formalize their businesses and scale up.
- Sector-agnostic (all product categories are welcome).
For more details, write to pm-wehub@telangana.gov.in
Salient Features
Our Entrepreneurs
The support provided by WE Hub team at Karimnagar has been transformative for me. I have been able to realize my dream of establishing my own business as the first successful transgender entrepreneur from the State of Telangana.
As a first-time business owner, I could navigate various challenges through the mentorship, guidance & resources provided by the team at OSFC.
Asha AshadamFounder: Asha Portrait Photo Studio 
As a farm-to-fork organic food services company, our success has been significantly bolstered by WE Hub's Project Inclusion program. The unwavering support and extensive guidance have been instrumental in making us market-ready. Their mentorship, branding assistance, and e-commerce expertise have not only enabled us to achieve various awards but also solidified our standing in the market, shaping our journey towards success.
Surekha NistalaFounder: Nistala’s Group 
Enrolling in the Ujaagar program at WE Hub transformed my entrepreneurial journey, providing me with in-depth knowledge of business models, financial strategies, marketing, and social media techniques. A significant milestone was securing a ₹3.10 lakh PMEGP loan, which played a crucial role in the growth of my venture. This support empowered me to implement innovative strategies, turning my entrepreneurial dreams into reality. The journey from a start-up to a flourishing business has been incredibly rewarding, thanks to WE Hub and the PMEGP loan.
Anjum FatimaFounder: MAM Retails 
The support provided by WE Hub team at Karimnagar has been transformative for me. I have been able to realize my dream of establishing my own business as the first successful transgender entrepreneur from the State of Telangana.
As a first-time business owner, I could navigate various challenges through the mentorship, guidance & resources provided by the team at OSFC.
Asha AshadamFounder: Asha Portrait Photo Studio
As a farm-to-fork organic food services company, our success has been significantly bolstered by WE Hub's Project Inclusion program. The unwavering support and extensive guidance have been instrumental in making us market-ready. Their mentorship, branding assistance, and e-commerce expertise have not only enabled us to achieve various awards but also solidified our standing in the market, shaping our journey towards success.
Surekha NistalaFounder: Nistala’s Group
Enrolling in the Ujaagar program at WE Hub transformed my entrepreneurial journey, providing me with in-depth knowledge of business models, financial strategies, marketing, and social media techniques. A significant milestone was securing a ₹3.10 lakh PMEGP loan, which played a crucial role in the growth of my venture. This support empowered me to implement innovative strategies, turning my entrepreneurial dreams into reality. The journey from a start-up to a flourishing business has been incredibly rewarding, thanks to WE Hub and the PMEGP loan.
Anjum FatimaFounder: MAM Retails
FAQ
1. What is the participants intake for your programs and from where?
The programs shall support a total of 30 women entrepreneurs per cohort (4 cohorts in a year) from Tier 2/Tier 3 regions of Telangana.
2. What are the eligibility criteria for the pre-incubation program?
- A woman or group of 2-3 women from Tier 2/Tier 3 regions of Telangana, who wants to set up a for-profit enterprise or has been running an informal enterprise/is part of a group enterprise and now wants to start up on her own or have an idea and is keen to develop her idea into a sustainable business.
- Existing women entrepreneurs should hold at least 51 percent stake in their business (company/ enterprise to be legally registered in India).
3. What are the eligibility criteria for the incubation program?
Pre-incubation- Any aspiring entrepreneurs from tier-1 cities can enrol in our pre-incubation program, with a focus on tech and innovation.
Incubation- Our sector-agnostic incubation program welcomes tech innovations in healthcare, agriculture, ed-tech, sustainable tech, SaaS, AI, and more.
4. What are the sectors that you focus on?
Food Processing, Handlooms and Textiles, Handicrafts, Services, Manufacturing, Trading, Personal Care and Wellness.
5. Who are your audience?
Women entrepreneurs from Tier 2, Tier 3 regions of Telangana, SHG groups (districts and Hyderabad), Minority Communities, People with Disabilities (PWD), and Transwomen.
6. What is the program fee?
- WE REACH – free program
- PROJECT INCLUSION – a CSR funded program by Re-Sustainability Limited
- WE LEADS – a paid program.