GSSS Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women (GSSSIETW), Mysuru, was established with the primary objective of empowering women through quality education in Engineering and Technology. In addition to its academic programs and state-of-the-art facilities, the institution actively promotes entrepreneurship among students through its Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC). The EDC focuses on imparting entrepreneurial skills, motivating students to become job creators, and providing support for transforming innovative ideas into successful ventures. The cell regularly organizes entrepreneurship-oriented programs by inviting experts from industries, successful entrepreneurs, and banking institutions to create awareness about emerging trends and opportunities.

Since 2015, GSSSIETW has been receiving financial support of ₹1,00,000 annually from the National Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB), Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, for conducting Entrepreneurship Awareness Camps (EACs). Through these camps, several workshops, expert talks, and industrial visits have been organized to foster an entrepreneurial culture among students and enhance their entrepreneurial competencies.

Building upon these initiatives, the Entrepreneurship Development Cell submitted a proposal to the Department of Science and Technology under the National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI) scheme for establishing a Technology Business Incubator. Consequently, the DST-NIDHI iTBI – GSSS Technology Business Incubator Foundation (GSSSTBIF) was established at the GSSS Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women, Mysuru, with financial support of ₹3.5 crores from the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, and an additional contribution of ₹75 lakhs from GSSS(R). This initiative reflects the institution’s strong commitment towards fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.

As part of the eighth anniversary celebrations of the DST-NIDHI program, eight new incubation centres across the country were inaugurated on 6 September 2024, and the DST-iTBI-GSSSTBIF, Mysuru, was among the selected centres. The inauguration ceremony was held at the NIDHI Centre of Excellence, FITT, IIT Delhi, and was inaugurated by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble Minister of Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Government of India, in the presence of Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, and Prof. Rangan Banerjee, Director, IIT Delhi. The event was also streamed online on 6 September 2024.

The DST-NIDHI iTBI-GSSS Technology Business Incubator Foundation aims to provide a vibrant platform for aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators by offering infrastructure, mentorship, technical guidance, and an enabling ecosystem to transform innovative ideas into sustainable businesses. The incubator primarily focuses on the domains of Food Technology, Agro Processing, and Healthcare, thereby addressing national priorities and real-world challenges through technology-driven solutions.

The Foundation is committed to nurturing innovative enterprises, promoting entrepreneurship, and contributing to regional economic growth. Over a period of three years, the incubator aims to support and incubate 30 start-ups, thereby creating a robust ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship and empowering young innovators to become successful entrepreneurs.

Online inauguration of DST-iTBI-GSSTBIF being vitnessed by Mangement of GSSS

The inaugural program was screened online live on Friday, 6th September 2024, at 10:45 a.m. in the GSSSIETW auditorium. This significant event was graced by the presence of key Management Members, including Sri. Pratap Kumar O, Joint Secretary of GSSS(R), Sri. R.K. Bharath, CEO and Board Member of GSSS(R), Sri. B.K. Nataraj, Board Member of GSSS(R), Dr. M. Shivakumar, Principal of GSSSIETW, Heads of Departments, and faculty members, who joined the live-streamed virtual inauguration. Their participation underscores GSSSIETW’s commitment to nurturing a culture of innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurship within the institution. Dr. Jagannatha Shenoi M, President of GSSS(R),

GSSS TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS INCUBATOR FOUNDATION (GSSSTBIF) a section 8 company is being set up at the GSSSIETW campus with the support of DST & management to develop and promote social entrepreneurs / start ups who can contribute positively with regard to the community development / rural development with technology intervention, thereby developing GSSSIETW as a start up hub in the region.
Link to Home – Gsss Incubation

To further strengthen its entrepreneurial ecosystem and provide global exposure to aspiring innovators, GSSS Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women (GSSSIETW) became an Annual Institutional Member of TiE Mysuru on 18 March 2025. TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs) is a premier global non-profit organization dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship through mentoring, networking, education, funding opportunities, and incubation support. Leveraging its vast network of successful entrepreneurs, industry experts, and business leaders across the world, TiE plays a pivotal role in nurturing future innovators and start-up founders. Through this strategic association, GSSSIETW seeks to create greater opportunities for students and budding entrepreneurs by facilitating access to expert mentorship, industry interactions, entrepreneurial learning, and a vibrant start-up ecosystem

To further enhance the startup ecosystem at GSSSIETW, the ED cell has started an entrepreneurship development cell club by name Aurora .The EDC students club of GSSSIETW was inaugurated on 16th Feb 2024 .Mr Mahesh Rao CEO of Akshaya design solution and President of TiE Mysore chapter was the chief guest for the function. Smt Vasanthakumari President WISE wing of MCCI and Smt Padmavathy Bhat secretary WISE wing of MCCI were the guest of honor of the function

Seen (left to right):, Dr. Shivakumar M, Principal,   GSSSIETW, Dr.Mahesh Rao, CEO of Akshaya design solution and President of TiE Mysore chapter Smt Vasanthakumari President WISE wing of MCCI and Smt Padmavathy Bhat secretary WISE wing of MCCI Dr. S.Padmashree

EDC club  Objectives:

• To Support and mentor students for identification and development of their innovative ideas by organizing business plan competitions with involvement of industry.
• To guide and assist prospective entrepreneurs on various aspects as preparing project reports and obtaining loans etc.
• To organise various awareness programmes such as Seminars, Workshops, Industrial Visits, Food Fest and Interaction with young Entrepreneurs etc.

To further strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem and foster a collaborative network that supports innovation and start-up activities, the Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) of the institute has entered into Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the following organizations. These strategic partnerships aim to promote entrepreneurship through knowledge sharing, mentoring, industry interactions, skill development programmes, and access to resources that facilitate the growth of innovative ventures and entrepreneurial initiatives among students and aspiring entrepreneurs.SIGNING OF MoU between GSSSIETW and  mysuru chamber of commerce on  June 26th 2023

SIGNING OF MoU between GSSSIETW and mysuru chamber of commerce on June 26th 2023

From Left to Right:Dr B.P Mahesh, Professor and Head, Department of MBA, GSSSIETW,Dr.Sushma S.J, Associate Professor, Dept. of ECE, GSSSIETW,Dr S. Padmashree, Professor, Dept. of ECE, GSSSIETW, Dr Rakesh T.S, Principal, GSSS SSFGC,Dr. Shivakumar M, Principal, GSSSIETW,Mrs.Anupama B Pandit, Administrative Officer, GSSS(R), Mr. K.B Lingaraju, President, Mysore Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mrs T. A Vasanta Kumari, President, Wise- Women Wing of Mysore Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mysuru

Signed Memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Reap Benefit foundation,Bangalore 20-3-26

From Left to Right:Dr Rajendra R.Patil, Professor and Head, Department of ECE, GSSSIETW, ,Dr S. Padmashree, Professor, Dept. of ECE, GSSSIETW, Dr. Shivakumar M, Principal, GSSSIETW, Smt. Sarah Mishra, Senior DirectorReap benefit Foundation,Bangalore, Mr.Vinod raj URs Senior Program Manager, Reap Benefit Foundation Dr.Sushma S.J, Associate Professor, Dept. of ECE, GSSSIETW

ED cell activities organised

One-Day Workshop on MOKU:GO (1st August 2025): Organized a hands-on workshop for 32 GSSSIETW faculty members on applications of MOKU:GO in academic and research environments.

Five-Day Bootcamp on IoT Device Programming (18th–22nd August 2025):Held a bootcamp for 129 ECE students on IoT programming, embedded systems, and practical applications to promote technical innovation.

Hands on session of the Boot camp ,Group photo of students who attended the FIVE day boot camp on IoT

Awareness Session on Funding Opportunities (9th–10th September 2025): Conducted sessions for MBA students on funding schemes for startups under government and private programs, guiding incubatees in fund planning.

Faculty Development Program – “SolidWorks User Interface & Tools” (9th–11th October 2025): Conducted a three-day FDP for 14 faculty members on 3D design and modeling, promoting innovation and prototype-based learning.

Two-Day Workshop on Design Thinking (10th–11th October 2025): Engaged 281 students in collaboration with eCirkle Foundation to apply creative problem-solving and user empathy to entrepreneurial challenges

Design Thinking by DST-ITBI-GSSSTBIF in association with GSSSIETW on 5th November 2025 Seen from Left to right: Mr.Yogesh,Dr.S.Padmashree,Professor,Dept of ECE, Mr.Ramkevlur,CEO E-Cirkle,Dr Shivakumar.M.,Principal,GSSSIETW,Mr.Mahalingam,E-Cirkle

Inauguration of National Level Ideathon organized by DST-iTBI-GSSSTBIF in association with ED cell ,GSSSIETW

Mysore Entrepreneurship Forum -Website Handover and Recognition Event” on 13 th December 2025

One-Day Incubation Training Programme under Raising and accelerating awareness schemes of MSME (RAMP) organised by Department of Industry and commerce on March 13th 2026

Samshodhana skillathon organized by VTU VRIF on April 4th 2026 to 6th April 2026

Signing of Memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Reap Benefit dated 20-3-26

From Left to Right:Dr Rajendra R.Patil, Professor and Head, Department of ECE, GSSSIETW, ,Dr S. Padmashree, Professor, Dept. of ECE, GSSSIETW, Dr. Shivakumar M, Principal, GSSSIETW, Smt. Sarah Mishra, Senior DirectorReap benefit Foundation,Bangalore, Mr.Vinod raj URs Senior Program Manager, Reap Benefit Foundation Dr.Sushma S.J, Associate Professor, Dept. of ECE, GSSSIETW

SOLVER JAM organized BY ED CELL CLUB AURORA in association with reap benefit foundation ON 25th May & June 1st 2026

TIE Leadership Series: Building 10X Leadership by Lt. Gen. Arjun Ray, Founder Managing Director & CEO, Indus Trust, Bangalore on 2nd August 2025

TiE masterclass: Never too small to Brand by Mr. Laeeq Ali, Co-founder & Director,Bloombox Brand Engineers, President, The Advertising Club, Bengaluru.

TiE Women Pitchfest 2025 | Chapter Finale on 11 October 2025, one team from GSSSIETW secured second runner up won cash prize of Rs. 20,000/-

The War Inside The Leader’s Head Rewiring Guilt, Fear & Pressure, Salma Moosa, Founder, Twelve 77, Bangalore. 25th Oct 2025.

TIE MYSURU HOSTS NEXT FOUNDERS ORIENTATION PROGRAM AT GSSSIETW on 12th Sept 2025

Inauguration of Next Founders Program held at JCAC, Mysuru on 19 Sept Mysuru

First session of the NeXt Founders Program at GSSS Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women, Mysuru, with an enthusiastic participation of 127 students representing six colleges on 31st October 2025

Students of NeXt Founders Program and TiE Members attended Bangalore Tech Summit on 20th Nov 2025

Students and faculties attended the TIECON 2026 on 18th May 2026 at JCAC ,Mysuru

1. Bhuvaneshwari Kumaravel

Bhuvaneshwari Kumaravel, an Engineer by qualification started her career as a competitive exams trainer in Dubai turned into an Entrepreneur in 2015. An Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of Geltoy, Mysore
She is the Founder and CEO of the company Gift Equals Love LLP.She is also a certified Hypno birthing Child Birth Educator from Hypnobirthing Institute USA.Due to her thirst for learning and exploring she became Neuro Linguistic Programming Practitioner and Certified Associate Leadership and Executive Coach, Certified Life Coach and Certified Organizational Development Coach. She also is a CELTA Qualified Trainer from Cambridge University. She has received the Best Entrepreneur Award from Magalir Mattum Dubai in 2017.She has given speeches in various colleges to bring in awareness about Entrepreneurship and selfgrowth.Her entrepreneurial achievements have been published in many leading newspapers like Deccan Herald, Times Of India and in many blogs and websites too.

2. Kanchana Maakaala
Director , Maakaala Impex Pvt Ltd

Maakaala, are a renowned and trustworthy firm based in Mysore, Karnataka, India engaged in dealing in different types of Power Backup System and Other Machineries for over Two Decades. The products that we offer to the clients are of the superior quality and as per the advance technology.
Establishing & maintaining direct customer interaction for understanding their requirements & providing appropriate solutions oversees. Export to different parts of the world majority to Africa, Kuwait, Australia and Dubai.
Role in company: Monitoring shipping activities and satisfy customer needs to the fullest. Directly supervising international marketing and driving channel sales for entire product range. Coordinating, marketing, preparing techno-commercial quotations, assisting in technical discussions, order negotiations, ensuring satisfactory execution of orders.
Good recognition from Kirloskar Brothers Limited for successfully marketing and installing Vertical Turbine Pump sets in government sectors through Maakaala , Our Sister Concern. Developing product related communications and promotional/publicity material, launching and organizing promotional initiatives. Preparing & analyzing sales reports & subsequent planning of monthly/annual sales plans, progress & status reports for management. Conducting training programs for sales/service teams. Client for Exporters India.com, Indiamart.com, Indian yellow pages, Just dial.com & Sulekha.com which helps in advertising and marketing our products worldwide.

3. Akshara Kumar
Founder, TrulyEssential

E-mail ID: akshara@trulyessential.in Contact no: +91 8951796330
Akshara kumar is the founder of Truly Essential which houses pure and natural essential oils, cold pressed carrier oils, Aloe vera gel and by products of it. She is an Information science engineer (B.E) from GSSSIETW,Mysore, India who loves to cook and pursues long distance running, Yoga and golf. She started her career with ‘The Fuller Life’ an employee engagement start up in Bengaluru for 3 years 2011-2014 and started Truly Essential. 2019 she has started a wellness and kitchen essential brand called Forest fresh which houses Indian spices for the export and Indian market. She was selected amongst top 70 woman entrepreneurs in India for the Goldman sachs 10000 woman program by Indian institute of management Bangalore IIMB and successfully completed in 2019. Akshara Kumar was the Chairperson of CII, Young Indians Mysore 2017-18, an organization which actively works towards nation building, youthLeadership and thought leadership. Currently she heads the women forum in CII – Confederation of Indian industry, Mysuru. She started the ‘Wall of Kindness’ project in Mysore which is first in Karnataka and also listed on the Wikipedia global page. Next steps is to make Truly Essential and Forest fresh a prominent Indian brand which can make its mark in international markets as well. All this with a steady mind and motive to make people in India reap the benefit of essential oils and spices.

4. Thanmaya kashyap
Co-Founder, Thaksh Theatrics & Saatvayi Studios

ACTOR, Director Kannada Television and Film Industry she always concentrate on attracting audience with quality first. She give utmost importance to preparation and punctuality. She believes in respecting time whether it’s others’ or our own. – Studied acting and theatrics for five years in ‘Natana Ranga Shaale’ under renowned Actor and Theatre Personality ‘Mandya Ramesh’. – Acted in 150-200 stage shows as an Actor and background singer. – Acted in 6 feature films and 8 daily television soaps in lead role. – she believe doing theatrics plays a major role in building one’s self-confidence and awareness. She and her husband co-founded ‘Thaksh Theatrics’ – a Theatre Team for people interested in learning acting and theatrics. We do extensive rehearsals and video promotions before each show. – She hosted a YouTube show ‘The Thanmaya Kashyap Show’ where she interviewed some of the biggest names from the television/movie industry and helped their stories reach people.

Thanmaya and her sister co-founded a production house – ‘Saatvayi Studios’,which aims at implementing socially influencing campaigns, wake up and make up’ being their first campaign towards body positivity. She has directed 2 music video albums, documentary video and short movie with pre-independence backdrop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34WTJ-yK-rc 

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CFVDgvhBivN/

https://youtu.be/kfnQRZz-UoU

5. Varsha Vinay
Founder & Principal Cambridge Montessorie

6. Sushma
Founder of ATYAA & & Product Manager Enablix.Inc

Sushma Started her entrepreneurial journey of Handloom sarees, Atyaa. Atyaa, celebrates India’s handloom heritage and helping a small family of weavers with a steady income.

7.SHEEMA.U. Proprietor
M/S Surya Enterprises Corporation, MYSORE,

8. Preethi K M
Co-Founder KRN Cart, current student of 5th sem AI DS

KRN Cart is a hyperlocal food delivery platform serving K.R. Nagar Taluk. The platform connects customers with local restaurants, cafés, bakeries, juice centers, and food vendors through a digital ordering system. Currently, KRN Cart provides doorstep food delivery services, vendor onboarding, customer support, promotional campaigns, and order management across the taluk.

Actual system proven in operational environment.

The platform is fully functional and actively serving customers

KRN Cart is commercially operational and serving customers daily. The platform has partnered with more than 20 local businesses and receives approximately 60–70 orders per day, with peak days exceeding 100 orders. Revenue generation is ongoing through delivery operations and service fees.company registration is under consideration/planning stage

website – https://krncart.com

You can find on playstore ( under update phase)

Instagram – 

https://www.instagram.com/krn_cart?igsh=MWpuZ2RjMnEzM3A3NQ==

• Active customers across K.R. Nagar Taluk.
• Partnerships with 20+ restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and juice centers.
• Average 60–70 orders per day.
• Peak order volume exceeds 100 orders on weekends and special occasions.
• Revenue is generated through delivery and platform operations.
• Self funded, recognised and presented our startup in Clubhouse which consist of 35+ entrepreneurs podcast 

Current Stage: Growth and Expansion Stage

Future Plans:

• Launch dedicated Android and iOS applications.
• Expand services to nearby towns and taluks.
• Increase vendor partnerships.
• Create more employment opportunities for local youth and homemakers.
• Develop a franchise model for regional expansion.
• Strengthen logistics and customer experience through technology

9. Nehagowda K S founder & N. Sanjana
Co-Founder
Name of the Venture/Company: (yet to register)

Pitching To Angel Investors

Details of Student Start-up Venture

Name of the Student Founder and Co-founder(s):

Founder: Nehagowda K S Co-founder: N. Sanjana

Name of the product:

Consent Ledger

Brief Description of the Product/Service and Current Activities Being Undertaken:

Consent Ledger is a B2B API infrastructure product designed to solve one of the most challenging aspects of privacy compliance: proving that user consent occurred exactly as claimed and demonstrating that consent records have never been altered.

Current Activities: The team is currently pitching the venture for pre-seed funding opportunities, developing the official company website, creating LinkedIn and other business social media profiles, and engaging with startup incubators and potential pilot customers.

The official website and social media channels are currently under development. Details will be shared upon launch.