She Loves Tech India 2021 - The National Grand Challenge provides Global Platform for Women

By: WE Staff | Monday, 6 September 2021

The “She Loves Tech India 2021 - The National Grand Challenge,” co-organized by Kerala Startup Mission and She Loves Tech (SLT), will be held online on September 8.

The "She Loves Tech 2021 Worldwide Startup Competition," the world's largest startup competition for women and technology, provides a global platform for women and women impact tech firms to showcase their prowess in front of top investors and influencers from across the world.

The finals will feature a total of ten startups from throughout the country. Businesses may expect increased funding prospects this year, thanks to additional 1:1 facetime with famous Venture Capitalists (VCs), mentoring hours, and direct cash and investment prizes of up to USD 50,000 awarded throughout the series.

Mr John M Thomas, CEO, KSUM; Mr Leanne Robers, Co-Founder, She Loves Tech; Ms Deeksha Ahuja, Founding Member - Encubay Angel Network; Mr Arjun Rao, Early Stage Deep Tech VC, Speciale Invest; and Ms Amra Naidoo, Co-founder & General Partner, Accelerating Asia will talk at the event's end.

At a session, Ms. Kritika Singh, Senior Manager, Invest India, will discuss "Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs in India."

A panel discussion on "Strategies for a Better Normal" will feature Mr. Jenaan Lilani, Head of Operations, Diversity & Inclusion, Villgro Innovations Foundation; Ms. Priya Shah, General Partner, Theia Ventures; Ms. Tejashree Shah, Consultant, iCreate; and Ms. Revathi Krishna, Executive Director, Suyati Chapter Chair - Tie Women Kerala.

Over 40 countries are participating this year, including Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, UAE, and the United States.

The Kerala State University of Management (KSUM) is the state's primary body for entrepreneurship development and incubation.