FATORDA: Fatorda-based Forum for Innovation Incubation Research and Entrepreneurship (FiiRE) along with Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) women’s wing, have announced the third season of Business Diva 2022. The initiative is powered by Geno Foundation, states a press release.
The event is a business idea competition for women and would mainly focus on innovative solutions to women-centric issues and problems. The aim of The Business Diva Competition 2022 is to reach a wider audience and positively impact and uplift more women entrepreneurs during these trying times.
Women above the age of 18 with innovative businesses can participate under the three designated categories as follows: 1.- Businesses in operation for less than two years (starting up), 2.-Businesses in operation for more than two years (scaling-up), 3.-Businesses promoted by Self Help Groups.
The event will be coordinated by Ashlesha de Noronha (Community Manager, FiiRE), Pallavi Salgaocar (Chairperson, GCCI Women’s Wing), and Poonam Shirsat (Co-Chair, GCCI Women’s Wing) and supported by other staff from FiiRE and members of GCCI Women’s Wing.
The Last date to submit the entry is 10th March 2022. It will be followed by Selection Round (12 from each category) from 26th March 2022, one month of mentoring from April 1st, while the Final is scheduled for 22nd April 2022.
The winners of the competition will be awarded cash prizes along with support from FiiRE with 1-year free virtual incubation. That will include mentoring by industry veterans, networking opportunities and access to funding opportunities.
To register for the competition, register your entry on the following form https://forms.gle/waDGCcnejLVFSDo37
