Mysuru Hosts TiE Women Pitchfest 2025 for Women Entrepreneurs

The TiE Women Pitchfest 2025 – Mysuru Chapter Finale at Hotel Le Ruchi The Prince, Mysuru, celebrated women’s entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership in Karnataka’s startup ecosystem. 

Organized by TiE Mysuru, the event brought together nine visionary women-led startups competing for a total prize pool of ₹2 lakh. Each founder pitched their ventures to a distinguished jury panel, which included Sabareeshan Chittur Kalyanakrishnan (Independent Director, BPL Ltd. & Panasonic Appliances Ltd.), Nandita Sharma (Founder, Ame Organic & Zaivic Tech Wellness), and Dr. Rajeshwar Matche (Chief Scientist, CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru). 

The winner, Wellness Emporio India Pvt. Ltd., a femtech venture founded by Dr. Harsha Tomar, is developing digital health solutions to make women’s healthcare more connected, personalized, and data-driven. The team received a ₹1 lakh cash prize, trophy, and certificate, and will represent TiE Mysuru at the TiE Global Women Pitchfest 2026 in Jaipur on January 4, 2026, during the TiE Global Summit. 

The first runner-up, Calyirex Technologies Pvt. Ltd., led by Swasthika Devadiga, focuses on advanced security and tech solutions for safer cities. The second runner-up, Samparkisu Pvt. Ltd., founded by N. Lavanya, is revolutionizing regional language learning for children and adults. 

Bhaskar Kalale, President of TiE Mysuru, presented the awards alongside the jury members. Vidya Patel, Co-Chair of TiE Women Programme 2025, anchored the event, while Prajakta delivered the vote of thanks. 

The event reinforced TiE’s mission to empower women-led startups by connecting them with global investors, mentors, and accelerators.