- Swarrnim University’s flagship platform to spotlight women founders and changemakers
- ‘Breaking Barriers – Building Businesses’ theme drives funding, mentorship, and market access
- Power-packed lineup of women leaders, policymakers, and startup enablers
- 150+ participants, curated stalls, and high-stakes startup pitches set the stage
NE WOMEN EMPOWERMENT BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, MAR 18
In a powerful push to accelerate women-led entrepreneurship, Swarrnim Startup & Innovation University is set to host its flagship initiative “Entreprenaari 4.0” on March 19, 2026, at its Bhoyan Rathod Campus—bringing together innovators, investors, and enablers under one dynamic platform.
Organised by the university’s Swarrnim Incubation Center, the event revolves around the theme “Breaking Barriers – Building Businesses”, aiming to empower aspiring and established women entrepreneurs to showcase innovations, build networks, and unlock funding opportunities.
The event will be graced by eminent personalities, including Chief Guests Rivaba Jadeja, Kaajal Oza Vaidya, and Nikita Adi Jain, reflecting a strong confluence of leadership, creativity, and enterprise.
Adding depth to the discourse, the Guest of Honour and panelists include Jhalak Shah (AGM, Small Industries Development Bank of India), Sanket Shah (Cognoscent Ventures – Evaluator), and Umesh Sharma (MSME DFO), who will engage with startups and share actionable insights.
A key highlight of Entreprenaari 4.0 will be its startup pitching sessions under Student Startup and Innovation Policy, where selected women-led ventures will compete for cash prizes and growth support, reinforcing the state’s innovation ecosystem.
The event will also feature 15 curated stalls by women innovators, offering a vibrant showcase of products, ideas, and entrepreneurial journeys. With over 150 participants already registered, the initiative is witnessing strong traction and growing enthusiasm.
Backed by a robust ecosystem, the event is supported by leading institutions, including SIDBI, MSME DFO, Startup Gujarat, SSIP, IIC, IQAC, PeersGlobal, and Vyapar Jagat—amplifying its outreach and impact. Industry momentum is further strengthened with Thore Network joining as the Title Sponsor.
Positioned as an annual flagship initiative, Entreprenaari continues to champion women entrepreneurship by enabling access to mentorship, funding, and markets—fueling a future where women don’t just participate in business, but lead it.
Inspiring quotes
“Breaking Barriers – Building Businesses is not just a theme, but a movement to empower women entrepreneurs with the right ecosystem, exposure, and opportunities.”
“Entreprenaari 4.0 aims to create a platform where women-led startups can connect, collaborate, and scale with confidence.”
“With strong institutional support and industry collaboration, we are enabling women innovators to transform ideas into impactful enterprises.”
