Qualcomm and Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) collaborate for Qualcomm Women Entrepreneurs India Network 2023

Qualcomm India announced its collaboration with Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) for the selected cohort the of the 2023 edition of Qualcomm Women Entrepreneurs India Network. Under the initiative, the third cohort of selected startups will benefit from the mentorship and insights of industry leaders, as well as masterclasses on intellectual property (IP), marketing, and more.

Qualcomm Women Entrepreneurs India Network was launched in 2020 and has empowered 25 early-stage women-led startups over the last two years. The program aims to support the entrepreneurial efforts of female innovators in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The initiative goes beyond mere lessons and provides deep exposure to high-caliber, industry-seasoned mentors, and experts. The third edition of Qualcomm Women Entrepreneurs India Network aims to mentor 8 women entrepreneurs of the selected startups engaged in the deep tech space across various industries.

Qualcomm Women Entrepreneurs India Network 2023 will offer the following benefits to its cohort:

• Mentorship and Masterclasses: The group will receive 1:1 mentorship sessions with senior leaders and masterclasses will provide the cohort with insight into business development, raising capital, marketing, sales, reducing risks in innovation, and enable them to develop soft skills.
• Visibility: The cohort will benefit from increased visibility amongst the startup ecosystem through a curated demo day and the opportunity to connect with various government bodies and network with industry leaders, VCs, investors, industry associations and other accelerators that could help them scale up their business at various opportunities throughout the year.

Anna Roy, Senior Advisor, NITI Aayog said, “Startups are important value creators for the economy, providing impetus to India’s innovation goals. Women can play a much larger role in India’s startup story than they are presently. WEP and Qualcomm Women Entrepreneurs India Network aim to offer support, guidance and opportunities towards this end. By bringing women to the center of the tech startup space and creating an environment conducive for collaboration and innovation, we hope to build a more empowered, progressive, and prosperous India.”

Commenting on the kickoff of Qualcomm Women Entrepreneurs India Network 2023, Varsha Tagare, Senior Director, Ventures, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. said “The Qualcomm Women Entrepreneurs India Network is designed to help women-led technology start-ups realize their potential through expert guidance, technology support, and networking. Women-led organizations often bring a new perspective to innovative problem solving, not only creating profitable businesses but also delivering societal good. We are proud to collaborate with WEP for the 2023 edition of Qualcomm Women Entrepreneurs India Network to broaden our reach and engagement. Through this initiative, we look forward to supporting and empowering women entrepreneurs in India to successfully pursue their entrepreneurial interests.”

The cohort of QWEIN 2023 and their respective businesses are as follows: 

1. Innogle Technologies Pvt. Ltd. – Ocean Technology and Telecom Solutions
2. Perkant Tech Pvt. Ltd. – Digital health prognosis system for mass adoption
3. Vecros Technologies Pvt. Ltd. – Aerial drones for automated inspection
4. Harstuff Pvt. Ltd. (Newcycl) – Smart Home Composter (Rawbin)
5. ProductDev Edge Pvt. Ltd – AI powered platform for cosmetic product prototyping
6. Xfiniti Biodesign Pvt. Ltd. (Xeuron.ai) – A phy-gital XR game based Therapeutic (DTx) platform for Brain function and Biomechanical assessment
7. Canectar Foods Pvt. Ltd. –  A Food-Robotics Solution offering Fresh & Hygienic Sugarcane Juice.
8. Vivek Commute Pvt. Ltd. (Citility) – Integrated mobility platform for managing daily trips, on faster, greener and safer routes