HYDERABAD: The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs ( AWE) said it would be conducting a training programme for women in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. It will be implemented by the Kalinga Institute of Information Technology-Technology Business Incubators (KIIT-TBI) in cooperation with the US Consulate General in Hyderabad and will be funded through a grant from the US state department.
The academy said the deadline for applications closes on Friday. The application process is available online at https://awe.kiitincubator.in.
AWE is a multi-month programme designed to provide female entrepreneurs with the skills they need to formalise and grow their businesses. AWE combines the online learning platform Dream Builder with localized in-class discussion, mentoring, and engagement with local business leaders and US experts, according to a statement.
AWE will train 100 women entrepreneurs, 25 each in Warangal, Bhubaneshwar, Visakhapatnam, and Tirupati. Classes and programmes will take place both online and in person. Participants must reside in or near the four cities. Applicants must be women between the ages of 18 and 50 with basic business experience or a credible business idea in mind. Intermediate or better English is required, as the Dream Builder curriculum is only in English.
