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Despite the rapid growth of women-led businesses in the country, 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 when it comes to accessing capital and market opportunities. It's essential to confront these gendered obstacles head-on, ensuring that women entrepreneurs are given the support they need to truly thrive. An insightful panel discussion at the 𝗧𝗶𝗘 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, titled '𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀,' will delve into the complex landscape of funding, the barriers women face, and the transformative journeys of women entrepreneurs. This panel will be moderated by Pooja Sharma Goyal, Founding CEO of The Udaiti Foundation. Here’s a glimpse of the esteemed panelists for Panel 2: 🎙 Lakshmi Pattabi Raman, Chief - Fund Orchestration, Centre for Exponential Change 🎙 Piya Bahadur, Co-Founder/ CEO, MeraBills  🎙 Uthara Narayanan, Chief Changemaker, Buzz Women 🎙 Ramesh Dharmaji, Senior Advisor, GAME - Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship 𝗧𝗶𝗘 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 titled “𝗣𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻,” will showcase two #powerpacked panels discussing the role of leveraging technology in diverse markets and gaining insights from successful women entrepreneurs. 📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 📍 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: 𝗜𝗜𝗦𝗰, 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 ➡️ Register now to be part of powerful discussions on overcoming gendered barriers for women entrepreneurs 👉 https://lnkd.in/gXVGG-_e Join the movement toward unlocking market access for women entrepreneurs. GAME - Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship | Ravi Venkatesan | Ketul Acharya | Madan Padaki | Mekin Maheshwari | Aarti Mohan, Sattva Consulting | Aarti Nyayadhish, Head Held High Foundation | Suvarna Kamakshi, Tamaala Art Merchandise | Rema Subramanian, Ankur Capital | Divya Sampath, Aspire For Her | Ankita Pegu, NSRCEL | jacintha jayachandran, HopeWorks Foundation Ramesh Dharmaji | Uthara Narayanan | Piya Bahadur | Lakshmi Pattabi Raman | Pooja Sharma Goyal | Vanya Kaushik | Poulomi Pal | Poornima Menon | Samikhsya Nanda | Lisa Keshariya | TiE Bangalore #TGS2024 #WomenEntrepreneurship #AccessToMarket #AccessToCapital #EntrepreneurialSuccess #WomenEntrepreneurs #EmpowerHer #Innovation #Leadership #PuttingEntrepreneursFirst

Globally, the procurement market for MSMEs is worth trillions of dollars, and estimates say that less than 1% goes to women-owned businesses. Yet, there is a clear business case for procuring from women's enterprises, which goes well beyond the good thing to do. Looking forward to discussing what it will take to flip this story with other supercharged women entrepreneurs at the TiE Summit! #womenseconomicempowerment #flfpr #womenenterprises Sattva Consulting | Priyanka Anand Chadha | Lekhya Reddy | Shruti Venkatesan

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! 🌟 Did you know that only 17% of inventors holding international patents were women in 2022? This percentage drops even further to less than 10% among GCC companies based in India. It's time to change that narrative. At Open Innovation India, we're dedicated to fostering a community where women innovators can thrive, share their ideas, and bring groundbreaking solutions to life. We believe that diverse perspectives drive the most impactful innovations, and we need your unique voice and creativity to make a difference! 🤝 Let's join hands and create a future where women lead the way in innovation. Together, we can make a powerful impact. 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦-𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝘈𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘴, 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩. 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝘉𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘴 𝘲𝘶𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦. Are you ready to make a difference? Join us at Open Innovation India and be a part of the movement. 🔗 #WomenInTech #Innovation #OpenInnovationIndia #WomenInInnovation #TechDiversity #JoinTheMovement

For years now, Indian women have proved their mettle in STEM fields - but are we completely ready to bet on them? Have the women in tech received the right platform and mentorship to further their work, execute their ideas, and multiply their investments? With the theme of ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress,’ this International Women’s Day, IHFC (TIH of IIT Delhi) - Tech Innovation Hub of IIT Delhi - launches to SheThePeople’s network a ‘Call For Proposal’ for women who specialise in Tech innovations and STEM to submit their ideas and proposals for funding or mentoring. If you are someone who is looking for not just funding but also the right mentorship for your business growth, apply now through the QR code in the image below. Google #shethepeople #womeninbusiness #womeninstem #womenempowerment #womenentrepreneurs #InternationalWomensDay #womensday

From Community to the Lab: Research with Purpose. 🔬 Science is not just about discovering new facts—it's about applying knowledge to make a difference in the lives of those who need it the most. This visit to a local community reminded me that true innovation starts with empathy and understanding real-world challenges. These resilient women live in the heart of India, yet their struggles and stories resonate globally. It’s a powerful reminder that research isn’t just about discovery—it's about creating change, driving impact, and ensuring that science serves everyone, especially the underserved.The aim is to create accessible, affordable, and life-saving technologies that transcend socio-economic barriers. 💡Let’s drive research that not only advances science but also uplifts and empowers women by addressing their most pressing health concerns.

Research | The open access article titled “Mapping Research in the Journal of Innovation and Knowledge to Sustainable Development Goals” was published in the Journal of Innovation & Knowledge (IF 15.6, SJR Q1 (98%)) recently. Congratulations authors: ✅ Prof. Raghu Raman, Amrita School of Business - Amritapuri Campus ✅ Prof. Debidutta Pattnaik, International Management Institute (IMI), Bhubaneswar ✅ Dr. Krishnashree Achuthan, Amrita Center for Cybersecurity Systems & Networks ✅ Dr Laurie Hughes, Edith Cowan University ✅ Dr. Adil S. Al-Busaidi, Sultan Qaboos University ✅ Professor Yogesh K Dwivedi, Swansea University ✅ Prof. Maneesha Vinodini Ramesh, Amrita School for Sustainable Futures ✅ Dr. Prema Nedungadi, Amrita School of Computing, Amritapuri The study uses the PRISMA protocol for systematic literature review to critically assess the Journal of Innovation & Knowledge (JIK)'s contributions to SDG-aligned research. Some of the key highlights of the paper include: ✅ Identifies six major SDG-aligned topics in JIK: green tech, innovation, digital economy and more ✅ Highlights “EcoTech Revolution” and “Green Innovation” as key themes ✅ Shows strong engagement with SDGs 9 (industry), 8 (decent work), and 4 (education) ✅ Reveals research gaps in addressing SDGs 5 (gender equality) and 15 (life on land) ✅ Demonstrates JIK’s international impact through diverse global contributions Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gt5_-DqK #AmritaCREATE #AmritaUniversity #SDGs #GreenTech #ResearchMapping #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #SustainableDevelopment #DigitalTransformation Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Breaking Barriers: Women Leading Innovation and Driving Economic Growth Women #entrepreneurs are reshaping the startup landscape, outperforming their male counterparts with a 10% higher revenue over five years. This trend reflects their innovative prowess and economic impact in entrepreneurship. In India's tech sphere, women-led startups have surged to 18% in the last five years, showcasing their growing influence. Despite facing funding challenges, initiatives like the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) are empowering female founders to excel. #Gender_diversity in leadership isn't just a moral imperative but a financial one. Companies with diverse executive teams see a 25% higher likelihood of above-average profitability, highlighting the economic benefits of #women's_leadership in tech-driven sectors. To foster #gender_equality, organizations must cultivate inclusive cultures and provide targeted support through mentorship and leadership programs. Bridging the STEM gender gap is crucial, with female enrollment in STEM courses already at 43%, but requiring further enhancement. For an inclusive future, more initiatives promoting #mentorship, #networking, and funding are essential. Addressing systemic biases is imperative to unlock women's full potential in #tech_entrepreneurship and drive innovation across industries. #WomenEntrepreneurs #Innovation #EconomicGrowth #GenderDiversity #Leadership #TechStartups #Entrepreneurship #STEM #GenderEquality #Mentorship #InclusiveFuture At Mind Cloud Tribe, we recognize the importance of entrepreneurship in shaping the future. Join us in supporting and nurturing the next generation of innovators and change-makers. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/f3xWj5f

We always talk about #innovation and #innovators. Have we ever tried to deep dive into what influences an #individual to pursue his/her #profession in #innovation in India? What actually drives the motivation of an #innovator in India? #ciieducation made an attempt to deep dive into those factors through a #survey.The analysis of the findings have been highlighted below. #cii4education

🌟 Women in Tech: Inspiring Stories from IT industry🌟 Today, we celebrate the incredible journeys of women who have risen from humble beginnings to make a mark in the tech world. Their stories remind us that with vision, resilience, and hard work, anything is possible. 🚀 1. Melanie Perkins – Co-founder and CEO of Canva From tutoring graphic design students in Australia to creating Canva, Melanie turned her vision of a user-friendly design platform into a multi-billion-dollar global company. Her journey is a testament to innovation and determination. 2. Dr. Iman Abuzeid – Co-founder and CEO of Incredible Health Dr. Iman built a platform that uses AI to match nurses with hospitals, addressing critical gaps in healthcare staffing. Today, Incredible Health is valued at over $1 billion, and she is one of the few female CEOs of color to reach such heights. 3. Roshni Nadar Malhotra – Chairperson of HCL Technologies As the first woman to lead a listed IT company in India, Roshni has driven HCL Technologies to global success. Beyond her corporate role, she is deeply committed to philanthropy, education, and sustainability through the Shiv Nadar Foundation. 4. Falguni Nayar – Founder and CEO of Nykaa Falguni Nayar left a successful career in investment banking to launch Nykaa, an e-commerce platform revolutionizing beauty and wellness in India. Today, she’s one of the country’s leading entrepreneurs, inspiring millions with her transition to tech and business leadership. 5. Ritu Karidhal – Aerospace Engineer at ISRO Known as the "Rocket Woman of India," Ritu played a pivotal role in the success of ISRO’s Mars Orbiter Mission. Her story showcases the power of perseverance and excellence in STEM fields. These trailblazers inspire us to break barriers and redefine what’s possible in the tech industry. Let’s celebrate their achievements and continue fostering an inclusive environment for women in technology. At Akansha Academy, we’re committed to supporting and empowering women in Data Engineering and Software Testing. Share your story or tag a woman in tech who inspires you below! 💬 #WomenInTech #InspiringStories #DiversityInTech #WomenLeadership #IndiaInTech #DataEngineering #SoftwareTesting #STEM #ITIndustry #Upgrad #RatanTata

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! 🌟 Did you know that only 17% of inventors holding international patents were women in 2022? This percentage drops even further to less than 10% among GCC companies based in India. It's time to change that narrative. At Open Innovation India, we're dedicated to fostering a community where women innovators can thrive, share their ideas, and bring groundbreaking solutions to life. We believe that diverse perspectives drive the most impactful innovations, and we need your unique voice and creativity to make a difference! 🤝 Let's join hands and create a future where women lead the way in innovation. Together, we can make a powerful impact. 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦-𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧: 𝘈𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘴, 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩. 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝘉𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘴 𝘲𝘶𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦. Are you ready to make a difference? Join us at Open Innovation India and be a part of the movement. #WomenInTech #Innovation #OpenInnovationIndia #WomenInInnovation #TechDiversity #JoinTheMovement