This was organized by the FICCI FLO Bangalore Startup Cell, held on February 8th 2023 at the Bangalore International Centre (BIC). The event was aimed at providing a platform for women entrepreneurs to showcase their business ideas, receive recognition for their efforts and connect with experts and potential investors.
The highlight of the conclave was a demo day pitch session, where 7 shortlisted women entrepreneurs presented their businesses to a panel of experts. The participants were evaluated on various parameters, including the uniqueness of their business idea, market potential, traction, growth, future plans and overall execution.
1 – Best Startup Award – SKinQ , Chytra Anand
2 – The Most Promising Startup – Sugandhlok , Vandana Boggaram
3 – Best Social Impact Award – Craftizen , Mayura Balasubramanian
4 – Audience Choice Award – Craftizen , Mayura Balasubramanian
1 – Bodycraft Academy , Swati Gupta
2 – Craftizen , Mayura Balasubramanian
3 – Huda Bar , Pratibha Panth
4 – Pay It Forward Services,Preetha Wali
5 – SKinQ , Chytra Anand
6 – Sugandhlok, Vandana Boggaram
7 – Under Fourteen Only, Shriya Agarwal
Additionally, the conclave also featured a panel discussion with accomplished women entrepreneurs who shared their experiences and offered insights on the challenges and opportunities in the startup world, providing valuable insights and lessons learned in their entrepreneurial journey.
The FLO Market Place was also a notable part of the event, where women entrepreneurs displayed their products and services, providing a unique opportunity for them to connect with potential customers and partners.
The conclave was a testament to the fact that women entrepreneurs can bring innovative ideas and a unique perspective to the table and are equally capable of creating successful businesses.