Urban Childcare Innovation Challenge 2026

The Urban Childcare Innovation Challenge 2026 is a structured incubation initiative in India aimed at identifying, strengthening, and scaling women-led and women-benefitting childcare enterprises operating in low-income urban communities. It seeks to address gaps in availability, affordability, accessibility, and quality of childcare services and includes mentorship, capacity development, and grant support.

Strategic positioning, operational strengthening, partnership development, financial readiness, inclusive and gender-responsive business models, mentorship, capacity development, and grant support.

Women-led or women benefitting enterprises operating across India, with a focus on urban and peri-urban contexts, demonstrated proof of concept and potential for scale.

Submit an application through the provided links; see the 'Click here to apply' portal.