Conceptualized in collaboration with EDII, Accenture’s WeAct (Women Entrepreneurs Access Connect Transform) platform provides structured handholding support to women micro entrepreneurs. Using this platform, women entrepreneurs can access market information, financial guidance, connect with peers and also attend appropriate training to bolster their business and livelihood options. Initiated in 2020, the project rests on the five pillars of assistance in the areas of:
- Market Access
- Product & Business Development
- Knowledge & Networking
- Mentoring
- Technology
Women Micro-Entrepreneurs Onboarded
13,500+ women from 17 states and 2 union territories trained in business practices
Statutory Compliance
3,500+ compliance processes completed
Industry-Specific Hand-Holding Support
Food & Agriculture: 5,800 women
Handloom & Handicrafts: 6,406 women
Household Supplies: 2,400 women
Outcome: Profitability and sustainability achieved
Workshops and Exposure
4,000+ members participated in energizer workshops and exposure visits
E-Commerce Onboarding
2,700+ members on platforms like Amazon and Flipkart
Workshops and Exposure
4,000+ members participated in energizer workshops and exposure visits
Exhibitions
1,000+ members participated
Revenue Generated: ₹79 Lakhs
Financial Assistance
₹45 Lakhs disbursed to members
Enterprise Revenue Growth
₹2.5 Crores increase in revenue on account of WeAct’s intervention