{"id":16854,"date":"2024-09-06T06:14:05","date_gmt":"2024-09-06T06:14:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-1147733-4643473.cloudwaysapps.com\/news\/agency-news\/aurora-tech-award-2025-expanding-support-for-women-innovators-in-tech\/"},"modified":"2024-09-06T06:14:05","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T06:14:05","slug":"aurora-tech-award-2025-expanding-support-for-women-innovators-in-tech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rvrising.com\/blogs\/news\/agency-news\/aurora-tech-award-2025-expanding-support-for-women-innovators-in-tech\/","title":{"rendered":"Aurora Tech Award 2025: Expanding Support for Women Innovators in Tech"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:16px;margin-top:16px\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px\"><i><strong>Women Entrepreneurs from India can now apply for Aurora Tech Award 2025<\/strong><\/i><\/span><span style=\"color:#5f6368;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:16px;margin-top:16px;text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\">The 2025 Aurora Tech Award opens for applications, inviting women tech entrepreneurs from India and around the world to showcase their innovations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:16px;margin-top:16px;text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\">As the tech industry evolves, the need for diverse voices and leadership continues to grow. The Aurora Tech Award was established in 2020 to recognize and empower women founders of IT startups who are driving innovation and breaking down barriers. This year, the award returns with expanded opportunities, increased financial support, and an ongoing commitment to nurturing the next generation of women tech leaders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:16px;margin-top:16px;text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><strong>2025 Highlights: What\u2019s New This Year<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:16px;margin-top:16px;text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\">The 2025 Aurora Tech Award introduces several updates to provide greater resources and opportunities for women entrepreneurs:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><strong>Increased Prize Fund<\/strong>: In recognition of the vital role women play in the tech industry, the prize fund has been significantly increased. The new prize distribution is as follows:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type:square\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\">1st Prize: $30,000<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\">2nd Prize: $20,000<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\">3rd Prize: $15,000<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\">4th Prize: $10,000<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\">5th Prize: $10,000<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><strong>Refined Evaluation Process<\/strong>: The application process now includes three stages of assessment: longlist, midlist, and shortlist. After an initial evaluation by venture fund analysts, 100 participants will be selected for a pitching session. Fifteen of these will advance to the final shortlist.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><strong>Expanded Mentoring Opportunities<\/strong>: Shortlisted participants will benefit from an enhanced mentoring program offering sessions with leading industry experts. This mentorship will span 2 to 2.5 months and will provide critical insights and guidance to help participants refine their projects and implement strategic changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:16px;margin-top:16px;text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><strong>Why inDrive Supports Women Empowerment<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:16px;margin-top:16px;text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><strong>Pavit Nanda Anand, APAC Communications Lead, inDrive <\/strong>\u201cEmpowering female entrepreneurship drives transformative change, and the Aurora Tech Award is a testament to that transformation. Established by inDrive, this annual global prize recognizes and supports women entrepreneurs in IT. We encourage all women entrepreneurs from India to participate this year and unlock their product\u2019s potential. By participating in the Aurora Tech Award, you have the chance to not only become a trailblazer for women in tech globally and contribute to a broader movement of women\u2019s empowerment in technology. Last year, Namya Mahajan, Founder of Rocket Learning India, was one of the winners, and we are excited to see more promising innovations from India this year.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:16px;margin-top:16px;text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><strong>Asya Vildt, Operations Excellence and Sustainability Director at inDrive<\/strong>, explains the company\u2019s commitment to women\u2019s empowerment: \u201cSupporting women in tech isn\u2019t just about leveling the playing field; it\u2019s about unlocking the full potential of innovation. Women entrepreneurs bring fresh perspectives that are essential for solving today\u2019s complex problems. At inDrive, we are committed to creating opportunities that empower women to lead in technology, as their success drives positive change across industries and communities. The Aurora Tech Award reflects our belief in the power of diverse leadership to shape a better, more sustainable future.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:16px;margin-top:16px;text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><strong>Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:16px;margin-top:16px;text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\">Women entrepreneurs who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><strong>Leadership<\/strong>: The startup must be founded or co-founded and led by a woman.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><strong>Funding<\/strong>: The startup should not have received more than $4 million in funding, including the seed round.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><strong>Age of Startup<\/strong>: The startup must be no older than 5 years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><strong>Minimum Viable Product<\/strong>: A functional prototype is required; idea-stage projects are not eligible.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:16px;margin-top:16px;text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><strong>How to Participate<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:16px;margin-top:16px;text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\">Applications are open from September 2 to November 21, 2024. Interested applicants can submit their entries through the Aurora Tech Award website at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auroratechaward.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"> <\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auroratechaward.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color:#1155cc;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><u>https:\/\/www.auroratechaward.com\/<\/u><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:16px;margin-top:16px;text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><strong>Key Dates<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><strong>Application Period<\/strong>: September 2 &#8211; November 21, 2024<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><strong>Finalist Announcement<\/strong>: \u00a0Spring 2025, between March and May<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><strong>Winners Announced<\/strong>: Spring 2025<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:16px;margin-top:16px;text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><strong>About The Aurora Tech Award<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:16px;margin-top:16px;text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\">The Aurora Tech Award is an initiative by inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, that seeks to support and celebrate women in tech. With operations in 750 cities in 46 countries and more than 240 million downloads, inDrive is committed to fostering innovation and inclusivity in the tech sector. Driven by its mission of challenging social injustice, the company is committed to having a positive impact on the lives of one billion people by 2030.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:16px;margin-top:16px;text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\">It pursues this goal both through its core business, which supports local communities via a fair pricing model; and through the work of inVision, its non-profit arm. inVision\u2019s community empowerment programs help to advance education, sports, arts and sciences, gender equality and other vital initiatives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:16px;margin-top:16px;text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\">For more information visit <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.indrive.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color:#1155cc;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\"><u>www.inDrive.com<\/u><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.67px\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Women Entrepreneurs from India can now apply for Aurora Tech Award 2025\u00a0 The 2025 Aurora Tech Award opens for applications, inviting women tech entrepreneurs from India and around the world to showcase their innovations. 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