Dehradun: Today on 10th August, We-Pitch Competition was organized by Womennovator at Sri Guru Ram Rai University in which 15 out of 50 business pitches were selected. Minister of State for Udayamita, Smt. Vinod Uniyal was present as the chief guest in the V Pitch Competition organized by Womanovator at Sri Guru Ram Rai University. Former Minister of State Ravindra Singh Anand, Khadi Board Officer Dr. Alka Pandey, Entrepreneur Madhu Marwa were present as special guests. Apart from this, Training and Placement Coordinator Dr. Manish Mandoli, Dr. Rupa Soni, Dr. Juhi Garg Archana were present on behalf of the college as judges to judge the pitching competition. Yadav Kapoor, Pooja Chauhan and Nivedita Ganguly were present. On this occasion, the women pitched their business, the main objective of which was to show how they wanted help from the government to take their business forward and whether their business idea had any potential. Giving information about this, Priya Gulati, State Head of Womennovator, said that women rarely get such platforms where they can put their business idea in front of people and can expect the government to fund it. Keeping in mind the great need for such a platform these days, this effort was made. 15 people were selected by the jury in which Archana Goyal from Haridwar, Neela Rani from Roorkee, Pooja Rawat from Dehradun, Vedika Khattar and Simran Moga were awarded in the Home Useless category, on the other hand Shreya, Nimesh, Farzana were awarded in the General category and Student category. , Dr. Binu Bhadauria, Princi, Kavita Pal, Aditi Sharma, Sonam Ghai, Jasleen Kaur, Yashika Gupta and Piyush were honored with awards.Giving information, Priya Gulati said that now these 15 people will compete for the National Pitching Competition to be held in Delhi. On this occasion, gifts were also provided by Graha Com to all the participants and jury members etc. DEWI, We Pitch competition, Dehradun, Startup, Women in Business, Funding, Mentorship, Innovation, Incubation, Empowerment WE Pitch Dehradun, hosted at Sri Guru Ram Rai University, was organized under the guidance and leadership of Priya Gulati and Deepa Chawla, Community Leaders at Womennovator. The event marked the pitches of women home chefs and bakers, women entrepreneurs with ideas and already existing businesses, and students from the university. The event was graced by the presence of prominent female figures who continue to inspire and drive change in their respective fields, including Minister of State for Udayamita, Smt. Vinod Uniyal (Chief Guest), Former Minister of State Ravindra Singh Anand, Khadi Board Officer Dr. Alka Pandey, and Entrepreneur Madhu Marwa. The jury consisted of Dr. Manisha Maiduly, Dean- placement cell, SGRR University, Dr. Juhi Garg, Founder and CEO, DivIn Pro Pvt ltd, Roopa Soni, Director, Soulfit, Nebedita Ganguly, astronumerologist, Pooja Chauhan, Founder, POAS group, and, Archana Yadav Kapoor, Director, Vedanta Education Solutions. A total of 15 winners emerged from all three categories and were felicitated by Womennovator's black lady award. The event received mass media coverage from various news channels like Dainik Bhaskar, Khabar 24, Sahara News Bureau, Uttar Ujala Bureau, Amar Hindustan, and e-paper Hindustan. Womennovator Embarks on a 5-Year Mission to Accelerate Women in India with the Womennovator 10K Fellowship – DEWI Dehradun, India- August 10th, 2024: Womennovator, a global incubator for women, is taking strong steps to bring about significant change in India's Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. With a remarkable worldwide community of more than 200,000 dedicated individuals, the event, held at Sri Guru Ram Rai University on 10th August 2024 brought together budding women entrepreneurs, home chefs and bakers, college students with unique entrepreneurship ideas, and working professionals in a dynamic environment conducive to collaboration and growth. Following the successful engagement in various cities across India, the organization has now completed an impactful journey in Dehradun as part of its larger mission across 200 cities in India. The event was organized by Ms. Priya Gulati and Ms. Deepa Chawla, Womennovator’s Community Leaders and was graced by the presence of prominent female figures who continue to inspire and drive change in their respective fields, including Minister of State for Udayamita, Smt. Vinod Uniyal (Chief Guest), Former Minister of State Ravindra Singh Anand, Khadi Board Officer Dr. Alka Pandey, and Entrepreneur Madhu Marwa. Priya Gulati, the state community leader for Dehradun, delivered an empowering opening address introducing Womennovator. She highlighted the main objective of the WE Pitch competition: to provide women with a platform to present their business ideas or existing businesses and seek government support to advance them. She emphasized the rarity of such opportunities, where women can showcase their business concepts and potentially receive government funding. Acknowledging the critical need for such platforms, Priya underscored the significance of this initiative in today's context. The Chief guest, guest of Honour, and other distinguished guests also addressed the gathering talking about the importance of such events in empowering women and increasing their contribution towards the GDP. The jury was a powerhouse of distinguished leaders, each bringing their unique perspectives to the table shared their perspectives: Dr. Manisha Maiduly, Dean- of the placement cell, at Sri Guru Ram Rai University said, “We pitch is a super initiative that promotes women entrepreneurs for a startup. It gives guidelines that help them to shine bright. They can generate employment and help the society as a whole,” Archana Yadav Kapoor, Director, of Vedanta Education Solutions said, “Pitch competition attracts investors and customers. Since it is a presentation, it helps draft a business idea in a precise and clear manner. Pitch competition provides an opportunity to showcase the uniqueness and value of a product or service with vision. In short pitch competition helps raise funds and attract customers with a future of action. It also helps in branding.” Roopa Soni, Director, Soulfit said, “Pitching competition creates an unparallel opportunity for entrepreneurs to showcase their ideas, and talent, gain experience and secure funding for the same and act as a catalyst for the growth and development of women-led startups by providing them an opportunity to showcase their talent, encash their ideas and in return providing them invaluable resources, mentorship opportunities and an access to a supportive community.” Dr. Juhi Garg, Founder and CEO, DivIn Pro Pvt Ltd said, “The We Pitch Competition is a vital platform empowering women entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative ideas and gain the support they need to bring them to life. By fostering a community of collaboration and mentorship, it helps bridge the gap between ambition and achievement, paving the way for women-led ventures to thrive." Nebedita Ganguly, Astronumerologist, said “I thought we pitch competition was a good platform created by Womennovator to select the best women entrepreneurs who can set a benchmark in society. It was wonderful to see how strong women these days are ...I wish everyone good luck!”. Pooja Chauhan, Founder POAS group said “I think women can do anything they want in this world. Dream big do not give a break. Keep working hard. It’s ok if someone is laughing at you-it’s ok if somebody pulling you back down. You just keep working hard. You just keep looking up at the sky and reach your goals. I felt privileged to attend this event and congratulate the Womennovator team for this wonderful effort.” Celebrating the visionaries of the WE-Pitch Dehradun, where the spotlight is solely dedicated to the dynamic women entrepreneurs. This exclusive platform honours their ingenuity and resilience, underscoring their pivotal role in driving innovation and shaping the future: Archana Goyal, Neela Rani, Pooja Rawat, Vedika Khattar, Simran Moga were, Shreya, Nimesh, Farzana, Dr. Binu Bhaduria, Princi, Kavita Pal, Aditi Sharma, Sonam Ghai, Jasleen Kaur, Yashika Gupta and Piyush. Join Womennovator in its mission to empower women and make a difference in society through content. Womennovator (GVRIKSH) WE Pitch in association with the Sri Guru Ram Rai University, with the support of our partners Bagit Consultation Group (association partner), Tejaswani Business Association and Charitable Trust (association partner), and Grahcom (gifting partner), sponsored by K G Somani & Co LLP, KEI Wires & Cables and CapITall. The event was also covered by multiple media channels like, Dainik Bhaskar, Khabar 24, Sahara News Bureau, Uttar Ujala Bureau, Amar Hindustan, e-paper Hindustan etc. About Womennovator: In addition to hosting events like WE Pitch, Womennovator is committed to fostering long-term empowerment for women through its various initiatives. Womennovator 10k fellowship program aims to empower 10,000 women with holistic business incubation, mentoring, and networking. Womennovator's initiatives include the WE Nest Gender Responsive Procurement (GRP) Campaign, fostering economic empowerment by encouraging organizations to support women-owned businesses. Our Womennovator Creator’s Awards celebrate inspiring women creators, and Womennovator Community Commerce provides strategic solutions and entrepreneurial opportunities for women. Additionally, we are committed to addressing the Female Labor Force Participation Ratio (LFPR). Our mission is to nurture talent, cultivate leadership, and pave the way for a thriving female workforce. Complementing these endeavors, Womennovator Incubation Program is tailored for women-led enterprises in diverse sectors. It offers a comprehensive package, including Business Mentors, structured master classes, sustainable business plan creation, guidance from Deep Tech mentors, and the development of efficient market-ready prototypes. For more information, please contact: Shreya Saxena | we@womennovators.com | 9560703449