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STRONGHER

StrongHer AWE Tech Spark brought together 60+ women-led startups in Deep Tech, AI, Health Tech, Climate Tech, and Enterprise SaaS
A 6-month hybrid accelerator empowering women entrepreneurs across India and the USA. Bridging gaps in scaling, market access, and investment readiness.

AWE

TECH SPARK

300+ applications received, with 63 top women-led startups selected.

25+ hours of business training covering investment readiness, scaling strategies, and leadership.

150+ hours of one-on-one mentorship with global industry leaders.

25+ investors engaged, providing funding insights and direct feedback.

Investor Engagement & Demo Day​​
 

  • Exclusive investor lightning talks, panels, and fireside chats with top VCs and industry experts.

  • One-on-one pitch reviews with investors to refine funding strategies.

  • Seed to Scale discussions featuring high-profile investors sharing insights on startup growth.

2024

SPEAKERS

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ANKITA VASHISTHA

Founder & Managing Partner, 
Arise Ventures

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MIKE HANKEY

Consul General,

U.S. Department of State

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ROB ANDERSON

Public Engagement Unit Chief

U.S. Consulate, General Mumbai

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AVINASH VASHISTHA

General Partner, Arise Ventures,

Ex - Chairman & CEO Accenture

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ARCHANA KHOSLA BURMAN

Founder Partner, VERTICES PARTNERS

National Head Partnerships, FICCI FLO

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HITESH SACHDEV

Head- Start-up Engagement, Innovation & Investments, ICICI Bank

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NIMISHA NAGARSEKAR

Partner, CFO & COO

Sixth Sense Ventures

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SUNANDA MADAN

Venture Partner - Arise Ventures, Rabo Foundation

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VINAYAK BURMAN

Founder & Managing Partner

Vertices Partners

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ARJUN VAIDYA

Co-Founder

V3 Ventures

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POOJA BEDI

Founder

Happy Soul, Magicians of Wellness

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NEHA MOTWANI

Founder & CEO
Fitternity

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RATNA M

CEO & Managing Partner

Fundalogical Ventures

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MOHIT GULATI

Managing Partner

ITI Growth Opportunities Fund

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PIYUSH GOENKA

Founder & Managing Partner

Prath Ventures

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SHASHI SINGH

Chief Business Officer

Singularity AMC

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JEEVIKA TYAGI

Co-Founder & CEO
Aastey

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NATHASHA KUMAR

Founder

Maloka

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ANISHA PATNAIK

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Lexstart Partners

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SIPIKA NIGAM

Co-Founder & CEO
BeyondSeed Ventures

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SHILPA RAO

Lead - Gender and Finance
Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH)

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TREASA MATHEW

Director
Omidyar Network India

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SWETA RAU

Founder & General Partner
White Venture Capital

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SUSHMA KAUSHIK

Partner

108 Capital

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MEET THE COHORT

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