Mysuru, February 1, 2025 – The DST-iTBI-GSSS Technology Business Incubator Foundation, housed within the GSSS Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women, had the privilege of hosting the First Billennium Divas’ Karnataka Roundtable, a landmark event celebrating women entrepreneurs from across the region.

Organized by Billennium Divas and spearheaded by Dr. Shrilakshmi Desiraju, Evangelist for the Karnataka Chapter, the event brought together a handpicked group of women founders from Mysuru who shared heartfelt narratives of resilience, innovation, and entrepreneurial grit. Their stories reflected the dynamic and rapidly evolving startup ecosystem in Tier-2 cities, where creativity meets purpose in unique and inspiring ways.

Team DST-iTBI-GSSSTBIF, extended their warm welcome and support, highlighting the Incubator’s ongoing commitment to fostering inclusive innovation and empowering underrepresented voices in entrepreneurship.

The roundtable wasn’t just an exchange of stories-it marked a cultural shift. As the Sanskrit adage goes, “Yatra nāryastu pūjyante ramante tatra devatāḥ”-“Where women are honored, divinity blossoms.” The spirit of the day embodied just that.

This event signaled not only the rise of women-led innovation but also Mysuru’s growing influence on the national startup map.