Distinguished jury panel to evaluate startup pitch

Mysuru: TiE Mysuru is all set to host the TiE Women Pitchfest 2025 — Chapter Finale on Oct.11 (Saturday) from 2.30 pm onwards at Yamuna Hall, Hotel Le Ruchi The Prince, Mysuru.

The event promises to be an inspiring evening, bringing together exceptional women entrepreneurs who are redefining success through innovation, resilience and social impact.

This year, 15 dynamic startup teams led by women founders will pitch their innovative ideas, competing for the total prize of Rs. 2 lakh. Each team will get 15 minutes — 10 minutes to present their pitch and 5 minutes for an engaging Q&A session with the jury.

The winning team will represent TiE Mysuru at the TiE Global Competition, scheduled for Jan.4, 2026 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, during the TiE Global Summit.

The distinguished jury panel includes Sabareeshan Chittur Kalyanakrishnan, Independent Director, BPL Limited & Panasonic Appliances Ltd;  Nandita Sharma, Founder, Ame Organic and Zaivic Tech Wellness Solutions and Dr. Rajeshwar Matche, Chief Scientist, Mentor & Head, Food Packaging Technology,  CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru.

They will evaluate each startup pitch and provide valuable, constructive feedback to help the  founders strengthen their ideas and business models.

Over the past month, all participating teams have been mentored by TiE Mysuru Charter Members and Associate Members, supported by a series of exclusive learning sessions and  webinars designed to enhance their entrepreneurial capabilities and investor readiness.

The Pitchfest will conclude with an award ceremony, celebrating innovation, leadership and the spirit of women entrepreneurship that continues to transform India’s startup ecosystem.

The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), Mysuru, is a not-for-profit organisation promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in the Mysuru region. TiE Mysuru is actively contributing to the startup ecosystem in the region through networking, mentoring, education, incubation and funding with an intent to generate prosperity through the development of entrepreneurs at all stages and creating community and beneficial relationships to support startups in Mysuru region.

For details, contact Mahesh Kattale, Executive Director, TiE Mysuru Chapter, on Mob: 97407-95154  or Vidya Patel, Programme Co-Chair, TiE Women Program 2025, on Mob: 99165-56565.