Since 2023, we have been working with over 70 women entrepreneurs from Tripura and Mizoram with the aim of accelerating their business growth. Through mentoring support, business development training, network building, and skill enhancement, we have empowered these entrepreneurs to grow and expand.

After a year-long journey, 31 women entrepreneurs were selected for the final bootcamp to present their business pitches and engage in discussions on key topics such as statutory compliance, access to finance, government schemes and facilities for women entrepreneurs in both states, digital financial inclusion, and tools like Merabills.net and ONDC. The bootcamp also included a buyer-seller networking meet to foster connections and opportunities.

Following the welcome note by Kathy Giles-Diaz, Consul General, U.S Consulate Kolkata, the day one focused on business development sessions, while on day two, the participants presented their pitches, with the top six enterprises being recognized for their impact and awarded cash prizes by the PAO and Director of American Center, Elizabeth Lee.

The event was graced by esteemed attendees, including, Dr. Mou Sen, Asst. Director, MSME, WB Govt. , Goutam Poddar and Bipul De, Asst. Directors, MSME-DFO, Kolkata, Ranjan Gangopadhyay, CBO, Vector Finance, Avijit Das, Program Head, IIMCIP, Pu Richard Lalrempuia Ralte Colney, Asst. Resident Commissioner, Mizoram House, Neha Goel, CA and Co-founder, NNG&Co., Ruche M Mittal, Founder, HEN India, Pavana M, Head of Operations and Partnerships, Merabills.com, Piyali Roy Oberoi, Founder, EastIndiaRetail.com, Kalyan Khan, Entrepreneur, Unizap, Prof. Sharmishtha Banerjee, Calcutta University, Prof. Sayantani Roy Choudhuri, Praxis Business School. Prominent retailers in food processing, handloom, handicrafts, and representatives from select cafes also participated, enriching the bootcamp with their insights.

Top Awards:  

– 1st Prize: Ms. Lalruatfeli, Founder of Zabaz Beverages (Mizoram)

– 2nd Prize: Ms. Siampuii Fanai, Founder of RF Sunhlu (Mizoram)

– 3rd Prize: Ms. Snigdha Roy, Founder of Shoi (Tripura)

Special Awards:  

– Most Promising Entrepreneur: Susamari Chakma (Tripura)

– Rock-Star Entrepreneur: Archita Roy (Tripura)

– Best Social Impact Award: Alinery Lianhlawng (Mizoram)

The bootcamp marked a significant milestone in fostering innovation, collaboration, and empowerment among women entrepreneurs in Tripura and Mizoram.