FLO Coimbatore, under the leadership of Chairperson Aparna Sunku, partnered with TiE Coimbatore for another inspiring edition of the TiE Women Pitch Competition 2025 to celebrate women entrepreneurs turning ideas into impact. From the call for applications through the FLO network to expert sessions, boot camps, and mentoring by 18 experienced mentors, FLO has been an integral part of this empowering journey.
After rigorous rounds, 12 promising women entrepreneurs made it to the Semi-Finals, and 6 finalists competed in the Grand Finale held on 25th September 2025. The top three winners were awarded ₹25,000, ₹15,000, and ₹10,000, jointly sponsored by FLO Coimbatore and TiE Coimbatore. The winner now advances to represent Coimbatore at the TiE Global Summit 2026 in Jaipur.
- Winner: Ms Prateeka Haldorai, Progen Foods Private Limited Cash Prize: 25K
- 1st Runner Up: Ms Nusrat Fatima B, Routabit Cash Prize: 15K
- 2nd Runner Up: Ms Aishwarya, Future MantraCash Prize: 10K
Aparna Sunku (Chairperson), Meena Swaminathan (Immediate Past Chairperson), and Ranjana Singhal (Vice Chairperson, FLO Coimbatore) were part of the jury panel for both the semi-finals and finals, adding their valuable insights and encouragement to the participants. FICCI FLO Coimbatore continues its mission to nurture, empower, and celebrate women-led businesses — building a strong ecosystem for women entrepreneurs to thrive and shine.