• Desigo will represent Rajasthan in global finale, competing for an equity-free USD 50,000 cash prize
Jaipur, Divya rasthra*Desigo – Pooja Vishnoi aced the Rajasthan Chapter Finals of the TiE Women Global Pitch Competition 2025, which were held today, by bringing together some of the most promising women-led startups from across the region. The event showcased ventures across diverse sectors, underscoring the spirit of innovation and resilience in women entrepreneurship.
This is part of TiE Global, a Silicon Valley-based startup incubator and a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship. The organization has a massive footprint in India with close to 30 chapters across the country.
Desigo who won the Rajasthan Finals will go on to represent the Rajasthan Chapter of TiE at the TiE Global Summit, scheduled to take place in January 2026, where they will compete with winners from other chapters across the globe. At the global finale, the winner will have the opportunity to bag an equity-free cash prize of USD 50,000, further propelling their entrepreneurial journey.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Sheenu Jhawar, President, TiE Rajasthan, said, “At TiE, we are committed to fostering an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem where women founders can thrive. The TiE Women Global Pitch Competition is not just a contest, but a movement to empower women-led startups with mentorship, networks, and funding opportunities. The talent and passion we have witnessed at the regional finals reflect the strength of women entrepreneurs in driving impactful innovation. We are confident that these founders will scale new heights and make their mark on the global stage.”
Anil Agarwal, Lead – TiE Women said, this year, the awards and grants for the TiE Rajasthan Women Pitch Competition include an equity-free grant of ₹5 lakhs for the overall winner. In addition, both the first and second runners-up receive grants of ₹50,000 each. There are also 10 special category awards, each carrying a grant of ₹50,000. Altogether, these awards bring the total equity-free grant pool to an impressive ₹11 lakhs, fostering and supporting the growth of women-led startups across diverse sectors.
The startups were evaluated by an esteemed jury on key parameters including idea, team strength, competitive advantage, go-to-market strategy, product-market fit, financial strategy, and operational viability. The TiE Rajasthan Women Committee and mentors of the top teams were also present at the event.
The jury panel for the competition comprised Ms. Mahi Singh, Co-founder of Cancrie; Mr. Pranay Mathur, Founder & CEO of Backrr; and Dr. Shweta Singh, Founder of WIEF, CIIR, and Ennoble IP.
The Rajasthan finals showcased some of India’s most promising women-led enterprises, with competing teams including KasperTech as 1st runners up & Fixpapa Technologies P. Ltd as 2nd runners up
Special Recognition Awards (10 categories)
1. Innovative Business Model Award – Innovease India Private Limited
2. Impact Creator Award – Titlam
3. Tech Disruptor Award – Beyond Formals
4. Rising Star Award – The Mindful Co.
5. Customer Delight Award – Shekhawaati Designs & Fashion (Fatfatiya)
6. Market Ready Award – Potent Welness Solutions
7. Sustainable Future Award – Nehal Organics
8. Young Changemaker Award – DR. MA Essentials LLP
9. Scalability Champion Award – Aaklan
10. Community Builder Award – Merak Labs Pvt. Ltd
