Pune Knowledge Cluster Launches Research Scholarship Program For Women In Maharashtra, Financial Support For Women Entrepreneurs

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BASF Chemicals India Private Limited (BCIPL) has signed an agreement with the Pune Knowledge Cluster (PKC), an initiative facilitated by the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor, to launch WEnyan, a research scholarship program for women in Maharashtra. WEnyan (विज्ञान) represents Science; ‘WE’ stands for Women in Education while ‘nyan’ (ज्ञान) is knowledge. PKC envisions this as a flagship program that also offers prototyping grants to early-stage women entrepreneurs with sustenance money and incubation support for 6 months. These women will be selected by the PKC. The areas of research will include Applied Natural Sciences, Specialty Chemicals, Agri-Chemicals, New Materials, and Sustainability. Read More