WeQuest

WeQuest

Pitch. Connect. Grow.

Pitch before 12,000+ attendees at GHCI 27.

Connect with investors, mentors, and ecosystem leaders.

Receive founder coaching, visibility, and recognition.

What isWeQuest?

WeQuest is GHCI's platform for early-stage women tech founders building solutions for India's future.

Designed for startups ready to grow, WeQuest brings together founders, investors, mentors, industry leaders, and the wider technology ecosystem through a structured journey of mentorship, visibility, and live pitching.

Selected founders will have the opportunity to showcase their startups at GHCI 27, connect with ecosystem leaders, and gain exposure before one of the largest communities of women and allies in tech.

What You'll Gain

Founder Visibility

Present your startup before investors, industry leaders, ecosystem partners, and the GHCI community.

Founder Mentorship

Participate in founder bootcamps and receive one-on-one guidance from experienced founders and industry experts.

Investor & Ecosystem Access

Build meaningful connections with investors, accelerators, corporate partners, and fellow entrepreneurs.

Recognition

Receive founder recognition, certificates, digital badges, and post-event visibility.

Founder Community

Become part of a growing network of women entrepreneurs and leaders in technology.

Who Can Apply?

Women-Led Startups

Startups led or co-founded by women, with women as key decision makers or holding a majority stake.

Early-Stage Ventures

Startups in pre-seed or seed stages, showing early traction and a viable prototype/MVP.

Funding Stage

Startups that have raised less than $1M USD, looking for seed/growth funding.

Tech-Focused Solutions

Startups building innovative software, hardware, or tech-enabled solutions across any sector.

Why Apply?

WeQuest is more than a pitch competition. It is an opportunity to refine your strategy, strengthen your network, gain visibility, and connect with the people who can help accelerate your startup journey.

Selected founders will:

  • Pitch on the GHCI stage before investors and ecosystem leaders.
  • Receive founder coaching and mentorship.
  • Strengthen their business strategy and pitch.
  • Gain visibility for their venture.
  • Join a community of women founders and technology leaders.

Application Process

1

Apply

Complete the online WeQuest application.

2

Jury Review

Applications will be evaluated by a jury of founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders.

3

Founder Bootcamp

Selected founders will participate in workshops designed to strengthen their business narrative, pitch, and growth strategy.

4

1:1 Mentorship

Founders will receive personalised guidance from mentors and industry experts.

5

Live Final Pitch

Finalists will pitch live at GHCI 27 before investors, industry leaders, ecosystem partners, and the wider technology community.

How Winners Are Selected

Applications will be reviewed by a jury of founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders.

Startups will be evaluated on:

Innovation
Team Strength
Business Potential
Market Opportunity
Growth Potential

Key Dates

Application WindowJune 26, 2026 - August 25, 2026
Semifinalists AnnouncedSeptember 2026
Founder BootcampOctober 2026
1:1 MentorshipNovember 2026
Live Final PitchJanuary 20–22, 2027
Post-Event RecognitionJanuary 2027

Applications Are Now Open

Ready to take your startup to the next stage? Apply to WeQuest and pitch before investors, industry leaders, ecosystem partners, and one of the largest communities of women and allies in tech.