British Council Signs MoU to Support SPARK 100K Collective for Women’s Entrepreneurship and Skills in India
In March 2026, the British Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Women’s Collective Forum and the Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality in New Delhi(Delhi) to support ‘SPARK – The 100K Collective’, an initiative focused on enhancing skills, expanding networks, and creating opportunities for women entrepreneurs across India.
Key Details of MoU:
Objective: Strengthen skills, leadership, and networks for women entrepreneurs and enhance their participation in economic growth.
Coverage: Targets 1 lakh women entrepreneurs across around 300 locations in India.
Training: British Council provides English language and digital communication training to improve business skills, confidence, and market access.
Key components: SPARK Kaushal delivers digital and vocational skills training; SPARK MBA acts as a business accelerator aligned with government skilling initiatives; SPARK X develops leadership capabilities; SPARK Mitra offers mentorship; SPARK Nidhi provides micro-credit and growth capital; and SPARK Bazaar connects entrepreneurs to domestic and global markets.