At Dell Technologies, we are committed to encouraging startup and women entrepreneurs to reimagine their businesses, by empowering them with technological innovation. With programs such as Dell for Startups (D4S) & Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network (DWEN), Dell Technologies challenge is committed to accelerating the increasingly powerful role that Entrepreneurs play in driving global economic growth. Through these programs, Dell Technologies empowers female founders and aspiring entrepreneurs to grow their businesses and their vision through the power of technology and expansion of their personal networks. Becoming a part of D4S & DWEN offers access to experts, champions, tools and experiences created to support members as they navigate their journeys together.
Eligibility Criteria
Individuals who are legal residents of India and are at least eighteen (18) years old, at the date of entry into the challenge
For General Category Startup
The individual applying for the Awards must be the founder/co-founder of the organisation
The number of years of incorporation of the organisation must not exceed 10 years as on March 31, 2023
The annual turnover of the organisation must not exceed 10 crores as on March 31, 2023
Startups which are currently at their ideation/Conceptualization/prototype stage cannot apply for the challenge
Startups that have had funding below Series B stage are eligible to apply for the challenge
Applying startups must have already developed an MVP (Minimum Viable Product)
It is mandatory to attach the DPIIT certificate of your startup
The organization participating in the awards should be using tech based solutions in some capacity within their business operations
For Women-Led Category
The organization must have been incorporated for minimum 2 years as on March 31, 2023
The individual applying for the Awards must be working in the organisation as the founder/co-founder for minimum of 1 year as on March 31, 2023. It is mandatory to provide work experience certificate stating your tenure in the current organisation
The annual turnover of the organisation must not exceed INR 250 crores as on March 31, 2023
The women entrepreneur must have a minimum of 33% stake in the organisation and must provide any of the below documents stating their stake in the organisation
Shareholding Agreement
Company Incorporation Documents
Board Resolutions
Founder’s Agreement
It is mandatory to attach MSME certificate of the organisations for all participants
The organization participating in the awards should be using tech based solutions in some capacity within their business operations