Yash Entrepreneurs Program

The program will act as an incubator and accelerator to support innovative market-based models to leapfrog outcomes in Family Planning (FP) and Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH). 

An initiative by USAID Country and Global Leadership, Villgro is implementing a ‘Yash Entrepreneurs Program’ to support social entrepreneurs addressing critical challenges in the Sexual and Reproductive Health space. The program will act as an incubator and accelerator to support innovative market-based models to leapfrog outcomes in Family Planning (FP) and Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH). 

Themes 

Following are the Key Interventions that Yash Entrepreneurs Program will support. 

1. Sexual Health 

Enterprises having innovation-based products or services that Improve accessibility to family planning methods including contraception, especially at the last mile

2. Menstrual Health

Innovative technologies to safely dispose of used sanitary pads or mitigate their environmental/climate impact. 

3. Self-care and Decentralising SRH Services 

Enable men and women to evaluate and manage their contraceptive choices, track ovulation and fertility/ pregnancy 

4. Sexual Reproductive Health and Climate Change 

Create resilient health systems to tackle climate-induced SRH conditions 

5. Integrated Family Planning Services and Delivery Innovations 

Platform that promotes awareness and enables management of mental wellness-related health conditions 

6. SRH and Disability 

Integrating SRH services into existing operations serving persons with disabilities 

What’s in it for you?

1. Social enterprises will receive access to markets through capacity building, training, mentoring, and networking. 
2. Receive support to enable greater impact on ground with a focus on underrepresented groups, including women and girls in remote parts of the country
3. Financial Assistance of upto 10 lakhs towards Technical Assistance
4. Access to Villgro’s network for opportunities 

Eligibility Criteria 

1. Social or technological enterprise working in the Sexual and Reproductive Health Space
2. Legal entity defined as per Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India 
3. Should be in a mid or late-stage enterprise 
4. Your product or service must create a strong and measurable impact on the larger population
5. Preference will be given to women entrepreneurs
6. Diverse team with technical, commercial, and administrative profiles. Additional weightage for women-led teams or teams with a significant number of women. 

Logistical Details 

1. Deadline – 10 March, 2023 
2. Onboarding – 1 April, 2023