In a landmark move to support the entrepreneurial aspirations of women in Assam, the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation Ltd. (NEHHDC) has launched the “Tejaswini Assam Ideathon 2024”. This unique business idea contest aims to provide a transformative platform for aspiring female entrepreneurs across the state.
Women from various backgrounds are invited to present their innovative ideas in six key sectors: Handicraft & Handloom, Health & Wellness, IT & ITES (including Media, Entertainment, Education, Logistics, etc.), Agri, Allied & Food Processing (including Floriculture & Horticulture), Leisure, Tourism & Hospitality, and Green & Sustainable Enterprises.
The contest is open to women aged 18-50, including students, homemakers, working professionals, and entrepreneurs who have been in business for no more than three years. Participants can submit their ideas via the official website at tejaswini.nehhdc.com by the deadline of 5th July 2024. The final event is scheduled to take place in the last week of August 2024 in Guwahati.
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Competitors in the “Tejaswini Assam Ideathon 2024” will vie for a total prize pool of Rs. 5 Lakhs. The prize distribution is as follows: 1st Prize: Rs. 1,50,000/-, 2nd Prize: Rs. 1,00,000/-, and 3rd Prize: Rs. 75,000/-. Special prizes will also be awarded, including Rs. 25,000/- each for the three best student ideas, Rs. 50,000/- for Women in Technology, and Rs. 50,000/- for the most innovative idea from a homemaker. Additionally, the top 50 ideas will receive expert mentorship and guidance post-event.
This initiative, spearheaded by the Women’s Cell of the Industries, Commerce & Public Enterprise Department, Government of Assam, is implemented by NEHHDC with Assam Startup-The Nest serving as the ecosystem partner.
For further information and registration details, please visit www.tejaswini.nehhdc.com
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