The Kerala Startup Mission has announced special programs for women entrepreneurs as part of the Kerala Innovation Festival happening on July 25–26 at Kalamassery. The initiatives, MVP Studio and WE Pitch to WE Start, are designed to help women-led startups refine their ideas and develop viable product models with expert support.
Kochi : The Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) has unveiled dedicated initiatives for women entrepreneurs as part of the Kerala Innovation Festival, scheduled to be held on July 25 and 26 at KSUM headquarters in Kalamassery.
The announcement focuses on startups led by women founders and introduces two exclusive programs: MVP Studio & WE Pitch to WE Start.
MVP Studio targets startups working in FemTech, Social Impact, Health & Wellness, Sustainable Living, FashionTech, and EdTech. This program aims to transform promising ideas into minimum viable products (MVPs) with the help of expert mentorship. These MVPs will be showcased at dedicated pavilions during the Innovation Festival, allowing for feedback from potential customers and further product refinement. Interested startups can apply for MVP Studio via: https://innovationfestival.in/MVPStudio/
The WE Pitch to WE Start initiative is focused on transforming ideas into actionable business models. Experts from various domains will analyze the pitched ideas and offer insights on commercial viability. Selected ideas from this program will get direct admission to KSUM’s “WE Start” incubation program for women entrepreneurs. Apply here: https://innovationfestival.in/WEPitchtoWEStart/
KSUM officials emphasized that these programs are intended to foster innovation and empower women-led startups, strengthening Kerala’s position as a leading innovation ecosystem in the country.
