Ahmedabad, March 2026:
Swarrnim Startup & Innovation University, through its Swarrnim Incubation Center, successfully hosted Entreprenaari 4.0 at its Bhoyan Rathod Campus, marking a significant step forward in empowering women entrepreneurs and strengthening the innovation ecosystem.
With the theme “Breaking Barriers – Building Businesses”, the event witnessed vibrant participation from women-led startups, aspiring entrepreneurs, and ecosystem stakeholders, making it one of the most impactful editions so far.The event featured startup pitching sessions, curated exhibition stalls, and engaging ecosystem interactions, creating a dynamic platform for collaboration, visibility, and growth. The pitching segment showcased promising ideas evaluated by industry experts, while selected winners were recognized under the Fempreneurs and Thore Network initiatives, with further opportunities linked to funding and screening processes in the coming months.
Esteemed Dignitaries & Guests
The event was graced by several distinguished dignitaries and ecosystem leaders whose presence and insights added immense value to the participants. The guest list included:
- Smt. Kaajal Oza Vaidya – Author, Screenwriter, Radio Personality, and Journalist from Ahmedabad
- Dr. Binita Verdia – Zydus Group
- Mr. Jiten Takkar – Incubation Manager, Swarrnim Incubation Center
- Dr. Pravin Parmar – Founder, Peers Global
- Smt. Jhalak Shah – AGM, SIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India)
- Smt. Avani Pawar – Thore Network
- Mr. Bharat Thakkar – BGT Info Solutions
- Mr. Sanket Shah – Founder, Cognoscent Group
- Shri Umesh Sharma – MSME DFO
- Shri Ravi Prajapati – GOPCA
- Smt. Piyalee Chattopadhyay – FICCI FLO
- Smt. Madhu Banthia – FICCI FLO
- Smt. Nikita Adi Jain
Their active participation, encouragement, and strategic insights significantly contributed to the success of the event and inspired the next generation of women entrepreneurs.
Strong Ecosystem Support
Backed by a strong support ecosystem, the event received collaboration from SIDBI, Vyapaar Jagat, Zydu Healthcare CSR, Fempreneurs, MSME DFO, IIC, SSIP, WEDC, WDC, IQAC, Cognoscent Group, FICCI FLO, GOPCA, and BGT Infosolutions, reflecting a collective commitment to building a robust entrepreneurial landscape.
Insights by Thore Network, as the Title Sponsor, played a key role in enabling industry engagement and supporting women-led ventures through recognition and upcoming funding opportunities.
Exhibition Stall Highlights
One of the major attractions of Entreprenaari 4.0 was the diverse range of startup exhibition stalls, representing innovation across sectors such as healthcare, fashion, food, agriculture, climate tech, social impact, cybersecurity, retail, and technology.
Product-Based Startups
- Disha Suthar – Green Aesthetics – Personal Care
- Komal Tankariya – Enclift – Fashion / Lifestyle / Art
- Bhavna Ujjaval Shah – HomemakersShop – Retail & Ecommerce
- Anjana Shrivastava – Kn0tty Arts – Fashion / Lifestyle / Art
- Ishani Pandit – Divine World – Social Impact
- Vrushi Patel – MIGRAACHE – Herbal Migraine Balmstick and Roll-on – Healthcare
- Dipti Himanshu Vyas – Heer Creations – Fashion / Lifestyle / Art
- Shreya Patel – Myonova – Healthcare
- Ashima Pani – Beyond Bandages – Healthcare
- Vani Jha – DESIPOD FOOD – Food & Beverage
- Sojitra Isha Dipeshbhai – Aarambh Ayurveda – Healthcare
- Janki Patel – Amritkalp Ayurveda – Health & Beauty
- Joshi Prerana – Rudveda Ayurveda – Healthcare
- Dr. Zeel Bhanushali – Rubia Glow Face Pack – Healthcare
- Nidhi Kakadiya – Austha Sneha – Cosmetic
- Ishika Sharma – Real Root Rituals – Cosmetic
- Ankita Vijayvergiya – BillionCarbon – Climate Tech
Service-Based Startups
- Ishani Dave – Shaadi Vibe – Technology
- Nandini Kamliya – Kisan Guru – Agriculture
- Siddhi Chudasma – Cyber Rakshak – Cyber Security
- Mansi Shahi – The Rare Root – Healthcare
- Ruchi Rajput – Trucon AI – Robotic DeepTech
Additional Featured Product Startups
- Sadafnaz Shaikh – Ncontrive Art Studio – Fashion / Lifestyle / Art
- Patel Riya – Multivitamins and Antioxidant Herbal Chocolate – Food & Beverage
- Patel Krina – Herbal Nano Emulgel for Arthritis – Healthcare
- Nalini Ben – Shiv Shakti Mahila Gruh Udhyog – Food & Beverage
- Simran – Handmade Pearl – Fashion / Lifestyle / Art
- Anchal Shah – WETCOAL – Social Impact
- Hiralben Tinubhai – Kneeyush – Healthcare
- These startups brought a rich mix of innovation, creativity, sustainability, and social purpose, reflecting the evolving strength of the women-led entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Startup Showcase & Promising Ventures
The startup pitching and showcase sessions featured several emerging ventures that demonstrated strong potential for market impact, innovation, and scalability.
Highlighted startups included:
- Green Aesthetics – Disha Suthar
- Myonova – Shreya Patel
- Chiranjeevni – Shivanjali Sharma
- Billion Carbon – Ankita
- AEROLYN – Mili Patel
- United Carbon Technology – Pooja Kshatriya
- Dose Mitra – Chaturvedi Ritika
- Trucon AI – Ruchi Rajput
- Inflaguard Nano Emulgel – Patel Isha
- Aditry Ayurvedic Beauty Care – Dr. Khushi Parekh
- Calyirix Technologies – Swasthika Devadiga
- Nanofiber Wound Dressings – Shivangi Shukla
- Blissora – Monishka Mali
- Cyber Rakshak – Siddhi Chudasama
- Shaadi Vibe – Ishani Dave
These ventures stood out for their innovative business models, social relevance, technical depth, and entrepreneurial vision.
About Vyapaar Jagat
Vyapaar Jagat, a growing digital media and entrepreneurial storytelling platform, contributed significantly to amplifying the event’s visibility by supporting startup-focused narratives, founder journeys, and ecosystem-driven initiatives, helping connect innovation with a wider business audience.
Its role in strengthening visibility and storytelling around entrepreneurship added further value to the overall event ecosystem.
A Testament to Women-Led Innovation
Entreprenaari 4.0 stands as a testament to Swarrnim’s continued commitment to fostering innovation, enabling market access, and building a strong pipeline of women entrepreneurs, aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
The overwhelming response and impactful outcomes reaffirm the growing need for such platforms, and the university looks forward to scaling this initiative further in future editions.
