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Kerala Innovation Festival: KSUM with a special program for women startups

Kochi, June 28 (UNI) Kerala Startup Mission has announced two special programs for women startup entrepreneurs in the run-up to the Kerala Innovation Festival (KIF).
Applications have been invited for MVP Studio and We Pitch We Start that seek to transform the best ideas into operational models with the help of expert advice.
MVP Studio targets startups in areas such as femtech, social impact, health and wellness, sustainable lifestyles, fashion tech and edtech.
MVPs, or minimum viable products, will be showcased in the special pavilions at the July 25-26 KIF at Kalamassery, giving the participants an opportunity to re-invent the product by obtaining feedback from potential customers. Those interested in applying for this program at https:nnovationfestival.in/MVPStudio/.
The We Pitch We Start program aims to turn ideas into actionable models. Experts in the respective field will immediately analyze the ideas and provide expert advice on the commercial potential of the idea.
The best ideas selected from this will be given access to WE Start Pre-Incubation Programme. Apply at https:nnovationfestival.in/WEPitchtoWEStart/.
KIF is a flagship platform that brings together innovators, investors, and ecosystem enablers to celebrate and foster innovation-driven entrepreneurship in Kerala. For details: www.innovationfestival.in.
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