The AWE 4.0 State-level Bootcamp in Agartala, Tripura concluded on March 26th & 27th, marking a significant milestone in the region’s entrepreneurial landscape. Over 32 remarkable women entrepreneurs from diverse sectors, including food processing, hatchery, handloom, fashion, and others, participated, hailing from various parts of Tripura. They gained invaluable skills and fostered connections to drive their businesses forward.

The bootcamp featured a series of tailored sessions, including business diagnostics, pitching, group mentoring, and unit costing. Participants benefited from intensive mentorship and tailored sessions designed to address the specific needs of each sector. Through these sessions, they refined their business strategies, honed essential skills, and expanded their networks, ensuring a comprehensive approach to their entrepreneurial journey.

This collaborative environment sparked a wave of innovation, empowering women to take the lead in Tripura’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem across various industries.

Key Takeaways:

• Empowered Collaboration: Women entrepreneurs from sectors spanning food processing, hatchery, handloom, fashion, and more, connected, shared ideas, and gained knowledge to drive growth and initiate new ventures.
• Strategic Mentorship: Esteemed mentors provided valuable guidance tailored to the distinct challenges and opportunities within each sector, ensuring participants emerged with refined strategies relevant to their businesses.
• Stronger Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: The program laid a foundation for a thriving entrepreneurial landscape in Tripura across multiple sectors, promising sustainable growth and economic development.

The success stories from the bootcamp underscore its transformative impact on socio-economic development in Tripura across various sectors. Gratitude is extended to the U.S. Consulate General Kolkata for their support in nurturing female-led businesses across diverse sectors.