BENGALURU : Bengaluru, the innovation capital of India, is set to host EntrepreNaari Mela 2.0 for the very first time. The powerful celebration of entrepreneurship, creativity and economic empowerment led by women will take place on December 3 and 4, 2025 at KTPO Ground, Whitefield, organised by Aspire For Her in partnership with Navya Naveli Nanda’s Project Naveli.
This edition, taking place alongside the prestigious Grace Hopper Celebration India 2025, brings together close to 70+ women-led brands from across India presenting fashion, lifestyle, artisanal crafts, wellness, gourmet food, home decor and creative retail. With the call to action “Shop. Support. Uplift.”, the event urges Bengaluru to shop with intent and directly enable the growth of women-owned small and medium enterprises. Many participating entrepreneurs come from diverse states, small towns and rural communities, building ventures that generate livelihoods and fuel economic progress.
A festival of ambition and community power
EntrepreNaari Mela 2.0 is not just a marketplace. It is a movement to create visibility, revenue and real business opportunities for women entrepreneurs. Each stall represents years of determination, innovation and resilience.
The festival will feature:
● DESH, a fashion showcase presented with Shobitam, with EntrepreNaaris walking the ramp, celebrating heritage Indian weaves and the rural women artisans who create them
● Celebrity appearances by Navya Naveli Nanda, popular comedian-creator Aiyyo Shraddha and many more artists
● Shopping zones, curated food experiences, live entertainment, workshops and cultural showcases
● A felicitation ceremony honouring EntrepreNaaris and leaders who have powered the community
● Celebrating MillioNaari, marking Aspire For Her’s milestone of building a 1 million strong community of women
recognising the women and allies for their tireless contribution to India’s women-in-workforce movement.
● Smt. Lakshmi Hebbalkar, Hon’ble Minister for Women & Child Development, Government of Karnataka, will be gracing the Grace Hopper Celebration India 2025 and also attending the vibrant EntrepreNaari Mela 2.0 to meet and interact with the EntrepreNaaris.
Enabling India’s women entrepreneurs to rise
Through the EntrepreNaari initiative, Aspire For Her provides:
● Free mentorship and expert business guidance
● Business learning programs and resource support
● Access to a strong peer community
● Sales and visibility opportunities through ShopEntrepreNaari and nationwide pop-ups
● Corporate and marketplace access through curated business events
The platform continues to scale rapidly, powered by collective support and belief in economic equality through entrepreneurship.
Leadership voice
Madhura DasGupta Sinha, Founder and CEO, Aspire For Her, who has already added 1 million women to the workforce since the birth of the movement in March 2020, is now set on the next goal of adding 10 million women to the workforce by 2030. She says: “One million dreams, unlocked. But the work does not stop here. We need to be their loudest cheerleaders. That is why Aspire For Her is bringing the EntrepreNaari Mela 2.0 to Bangalore. Do not just congratulate us. Join us. Come support with your wallet and let us show every woman entrepreneur that she has a whole community behind her.”
Navya Naveli Nanda, Founder, Project Naveli, says: “EntrepreNaari Mela is not just an event, it is a testament to the power of women coming together with purpose and passion. This platform is designed to celebrate the dreams of women entrepreneurs, amplify their journeys, and give them the visibility they deserve. Every stall here tells a story of determination, and every visitor becomes a part of that story. Bengaluru has always been a city that nurtures innovation and heart, and we are delighted to bring the second edition of this mela to such a forward-thinking community.”
Event and ticket details
Date: December 3 and 4, 2025 Time: 12 PM to 9 PM Venue: KTPO Ground, Whitefield, Bengaluru Tickets: Rs 199 on District and at the venue Free entry for children below 5 years
