Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women provides a world-class business and management education for growth-oriented women entrepreneurs in India. This initiative is delivered in partnership with the nation’s premier management institutions at no cost*.
*Tuition is fully covered by Goldman Sachs. Travel, lodging, and related expenses are not included
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Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women is designed to provide the essential tools, skills, and networks to help you scale your business. Since 2008, the program has supported more than 3,800 women-led businesses in India through in-person world-class education.
The program is delivered in partnership with India’s most prestigious institutions for management education:
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Curriculum
Taught by world-class faculty, the curriculum is structured to build strong strategic, financial, and operational capabilities.
Modules provide practical frameworks for financial management, marketing, negotiation, and leadership, with a focus on fostering innovation and operational excellence.
Featuring over 100 hours of learning, including three in-person teaching weeks, the program will help you use tools and techniques to analyze your business opportunities, develop a business growth plan, and implement that strategy directly into your business.
Designed by world-class faculty, and delivered by experts, the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women curriculum features sessions that are directly linked to your business' growth, across eight key themes.
Access a curriculum from India's top IIMs, designed to provide the strategic and financial frameworks necessary to drive sustainable growth. This program is offered to participants at no cost*.
Receive personalized guidance from industry leaders, investors, and seasoned entrepreneurs who are committed to your success.
After graduating, join a vibrant global community of women entrepreneurs and alumni, offering lifelong opportunities for peer learning, collaboration, and networking.
*Tuition is fully covered by Goldman Sachs. Travel, lodging, and related expenses are not included.
Who is Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women for?
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women is designed for ambitious women who are the primary decision-makers in their businesses. Applicants should meet the following criteria:
Primary decision maker
Owner or co-owner of the venture
Annual turnover more than ₹30 lakhs
Business operational for at least one year
A minimum of 3 employees
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women has supported more than 3,800 women-led businesses across India. Graduates of the program report significant growth:
Revenue Growth
Participants have quadrupled their revenue on average within 18 months of graduating.
Jobs Created
The program has helped create more than 12,000 new jobs in India.
Economic Growth
Graduates have added more than ₹2,800 crores in revenue to the Indian economy.
Mentorship
88% of graduates go on to mentor other women entrepreneurs.
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women has supported more than 3,800 women-led businesses across India. Graduates of the program report significant growth:
"Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women came at the perfect time. It was structured, practical, and deeply transformational. It helped me unlearn limiting habits, understand finance, marketing, and scale with confidence. Most of all, it gave me a powerful sisterhood and a sense of clarity as a founder."
"The program transformed my business perspective, helping me understand what it takes to be fundable and instilling a mindset of innovation and scalability. Mentorship and deep peer support laid a strong foundation that continues to guide us. From ethics to marketing fundamentals, every insight added value at each stage of growth."
"Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women validated my journey and gave me a peer group I could truly rely on. It broadened my mindset, showed me the power of mentorship, and helped me realize I needed to scale up. The classroom conversations – especially around success, economics, and networking – stayed with me long after."
Ready to accelerate your business growth? Apply to Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women.
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women is a global initiative that provides business and management education, mentoring and networking opportunities, and access to capital for women entrepreneurs. The program is designed to help women entrepreneurs grow their businesses, create jobs, and foster economic growth. Since 2008, the program has reached over 200,000 women across more than 150 countries.
In India, Goldman Sachs partners with premier academic institutions to deliver the program curriculum. The partnerships with IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and IIM Lucknow ensure participants receive a world-class business education from globally recognized faculty and experts in management.
The program is open to women entrepreneurs from all industries. The curriculum focuses on foundational business skills and strategic growth frameworks that are applicable across various sectors.
The program is designed for established women entrepreneurs who are key decision-makers in their businesses. Applicants must be the owner or co-owner of a business that has been operational for at least one year, has a minimum of three employees, and generates an annual turnover of at least ₹30 lakhs. Previous graduates of the 10,000 Women program are not eligible.
Applications are accepted online through the program's application process. The first step is to fill out the 2-minute expression of interest form.
Yes, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women offers a free, flexible online curriculum in partnership with Coursera for entrepreneurs who cannot attend an in-person program.
