About Us

Confederation of Women Entrepreneurs (COWE India)

COWE India is a premier not-for-profit organization established on March 11, 2005, by six successful first-generation women entrepreneurs with a vision to drive economic empowerment for women across India. What started with 22 committed members in Hyderabad has now transformed into a national movement.

Our vision

To be a national association of women business owners that propels women entrepreneurs into economic and political spheres of power.

With active chapters across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal, COWE has built a strong ecosystem of support for women entrepreneurs.

Over 21 years of
Empowering Women

Confederation of Women Entrepreneurs (COWE India) is a premier not-for-profit organization founded in 2005 by six visionary first-generation women entrepreneurs. What began with just 22 committed members in Hyderabad has now grown into a powerful national movement driving women’s economic empowerment across India.

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National Presence & Strong Network

COWE has active chapters in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal—building a strong support ecosystem for women entrepreneurs across the country.

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Vision for Women in Power

COWE aims to be a national association that propels women business owners into economic and political spheres of influence, fostering leadership and impactful participation in policy and enterprise.

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From Local Roots to National Reach

Established on March 11, 2005, in Hyderabad, COWE started as a local initiative and has evolved into a nationwide force with thousands of empowered women leading change in business and society.

COWE Through the Years

Empowering women entrepreneurs—one milestone at a time.

2004
Foundation of COWE

COWE (Confederation of Women Entrepreneurs) was established to champion the cause of women-led entrepreneurship in India. It began as a small collective with a bold vision: to create a national movement of empowered women business leaders.
2010
Nationwide Expansion & Government Recognition

Having served on the board of MSME, NIMSME, NSIC, and SIDBI, as well as being a member of the AP Industrial Task Force and the Steering Committee of GRoW, I have contributed to shaping initiatives that drive industrial and entrepreneurial growth. Under this guidance, COWE has expanded its footprint across multiple states, establishing regional chapters and earning recognition from both central and state governments as a key implementation partner for MSME and women empowerment programs.
2014
Launch of Women-Only Industrial Parks

COWE pioneered India’s first women-exclusive industrial parks, providing safe, subsidized, and fully equipped manufacturing spaces—unlocking new opportunities in sectors like food processing, textiles, and handicrafts.
2023
Digital Transformation & Global Collaborations

From launching e-commerce platforms like COWE Mart to forming global partnerships, COWE embraced technology and international exposure—reaching over 25,000 women entrepreneurs with mentoring, funding, and market access. During this period, COWE also strengthened its international presence by partnering with WEBANC USA, WEConnect, and women associations in South Africa and Sri Lanka, collaborating with GIZ and ZDH Sequa, and serving as an implementing partner for ISDP, while contributing as a Steering Committee member of GRoW.