• 33 Women Entrepreneurs Selected from Over 100 Applicants; To Receive Expert Guidance During a Three-Day Boot Camp

TIL Desk Lucknow:?Taking a significant step towards elevating women entrepreneurship and empowering women-led businesses, the FICCI FLO Lucknow Chapter, under the leadership of Chairperson Simran Sahni, has launched the fourth edition of ‘FLO SheRises 2026’. Held at Hotel Clarks Avadh, this special three-day entrepreneurship boot camp is scheduled from June 25 to June 27.

The event was inaugurated by FICCI FLO National President Pooja Garg and National Startup Head Priya Gautam.

Speaking on the occasion, Pooja Garg highlighted women entrepreneurs as key drivers of innovation, leadership, and economic growth, emphasizing the need for such platforms.

Organized in collaboration with MeitY Startup Hub and Start In UP, the program aims to provide women entrepreneurs with practical insights and expert guidance on business expansion, strategic leadership, financial management, brand building, funding, and scaling operations.

This year, over 100 women entrepreneurs from diverse sectors applied for the program. Following a rigorous selection process, 33 talented women entrepreneurs were chosen to participate in the offline boot camp. The initiative is regarded as one of the most focused and impactful platforms for the development of women entrepreneurship in the region.

FLO SheRises 2026 is not merely a training program but a structured growth journey. Its first phase comprises three days of intensive training and workshops. Subsequently, based on participation, performance, and business potential, the top 10 women entrepreneurs will be selected for the second phase, where they will receive exclusive one-on-one mentorship from industry experts and business leaders. The program will culminate in the prestigious national FLO Startup Conclave, offering participants opportunities to showcase their businesses at a national level and engage in extensive networking. Devanshi Seth, Ekta Maurya, and Karishma Khanna are spearheading this initiative by the FICCI FLO Lucknow Startup Cell. They have created a robust platform for women entrepreneurs focused on learning, leadership development, and business expansion.

Speaking on the occasion, Simran Sahni, Chairperson of FICCI FLO Lucknow, said, "Today, women entrepreneurs are not merely running successful businesses; they are playing a pivotal role in fostering innovation, creating jobs, and accelerating India's economic progress. Through 'FLO SheRises,' our aim is to equip women founders with business acumen, strategic clarity, experienced mentorship, and strong networks, enabling them to expand their ventures with confidence and drive meaningful societal change."

A key feature of 'FLO SheRises' is its offline, immersive learning format, which offers participants the opportunity to interact directly with leading business experts, investors, startup mentors, and growth strategists from across the country.

Expert speakers at the boot camp include Advait Kurlekar, CA Prachi Jain, Neetu Bansal, Prajakt Raut, Tina Mansukhani Garg, and Vivek Verma.

The event was also addressed by Ravi Pandey, 'Invest Lead' at Invest UP, who elaborated on the schemes implemented by the Uttar Pradesh government for startups and entrepreneurs.

During the program, participants will gain crucial insights into business model creation, pricing, unit economics, sales strategy, branding, fundraising, leadership development, government schemes, and startup support programs. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to build strong networks with industry experts and fellow entrepreneurs.

The number of women-led businesses in India is steadily rising. In this context, initiatives like 'FLO SheRises' are bolstering the prospects of success for women entrepreneurs by providing them with essential resources, knowledge, guidance, and opportunities.

With its excellent curriculum, experienced mentors, well-structured mentorship model, and opportunities for national-level recognition, 'FLO SheRises 2026' is proving to be a significant platform that is charting a new course for women entrepreneurship.