Women Led Startups

The Government of Arunachal Pradesh encourages women entrepreneurs towards an inclusive society. A minimum of 33% of the Arunachal Pradesh Seed Fund as in the policy, is dedicated to women-led Start-ups meeting the eligibility criteria. In order to avail the same, the Founder or Co-Founder or Chief Operating Officer or equivalent of the start-up organization needs to be a woman.

The Government of Arunachal Pradesh is keen to develop the start-up ecosystem for the women of the state. A special clause has been included for the women entrepreneurs in the 'Arunachal Pradesh Startup Policy 2022-23 as below:

Support to Women-led Startups

The State Government will execute various initiatives to make the startup ecosystem inclusive for women entrepreneurs. For purposes of the incentives listed below, a woman-led startup will be defined as a startup with a woman as Founder or Co-Founder or Chief Operating Officer or equivalent.

Entrepreneurship Centre for Women

The State Government will set up a dedicated Entrepreneurship Centre for Women (ECW) which is envisaged as a hub for aspiring and seasoned women entrepreneurs providing access to mentorship, capacity building exercises, and other programs beneficial for women-led startups. The ECW will run a dedicated incubation and acceleration program for women on an annual or bi-annual basis.

Funding Support

A minimum of 33% of the Arunachal Pradesh Seed Fund proposed in this policy will be dedicated to women-led startups meeting the eligibility criteria for availing the same.

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Our current list of Women Entrepreneurs are

AYANG ADVISORS

The team intends to offer its rich experience across banking, management consulting, sales & marketing and entrepreneurship to reduce the friction in the organic food market in Arunachal Pradesh.

Industry/ Sector:Mum Taggu

Name of Co-founder:Tanyup Taggu, VP Human resources

Email:mumtaggu@gmail.com

Address:Rumgong, Siang

Dite Asir

It is a home based start-up of Agro food and beverages which produces 100% natural food products and juices using local produces of farmers.

Industry/ Sector:Agriculture & Food

Name of Co-founder:Odem tari

Email:odemtari@gmail.com

Address:Pasighat, East Siang

Website: https://www.facebook.com/diteasirHillsboonsArunachal/

Green and Organic Collection

It sells organic fruits and vegetables in the market; collects seasonal fruits and vegetables from the farmers and packages it, distributes and sells to the end beneficiaries.

Industry/ Sector:Agriculture & Food

Name of Co-founder:Tasso Oniya

Email:oniatasso94@gmail.com

Address:Hapoli, Lower Subansiri

M/S Meadows

Meadows are selling cost effective jute bags/products to the buyers and help them overcome the dependency on plastic bags and also spread environmental awareness in the process.

Industry/ Sector:Handicraft

Name of Co-founder:Gyamar Nemey

Email:gnemey@gmail.com

Address:Itanagar, Papumpare

Mee Herbal

MEE HERBAL is an herbal product manufacturing enterprise. They produce different kinds of products like soap, hand sanitizer, etc.

Industry/ Sector:Agriculture & Food

Name of Co-founder:Kipa Yanu

Email:hdaffi05@gmail.com

Address:Itanagar, Papumpare

Mekailiang Mushroom Farm

Nutrition being the main concern for women and children, making mushrooms available at reasonable rates locally helps the fulfilling nutritional needs of the women and children of the locality besides setting an example of entrepreneurship for the local womenfolk to emulate.

Industry/ Sector:Agriculture & Food

Name of Co-founder:Ranimai Ngadong

Email:ranimaingadong@gmail.com

Address:Mekailiang, Tezu, Lohit

Metru

Metru works in a B2C marketing strategy targets all age groups. 70% of the products are women-centric such as hair accessories, earrings, tribal jewellery, and handloom garments.

Industry/ Sector:Handicraft

Name of Co-founder:Kenlik Tangha, Bunnem Tangha

Email:kenliktangha.ece.2010@gmail.com

Address:Mekailiang, Tezu, Lohit

Mishmi Products

Mishmi Product sell rare organic products of the Mishmis. Organic products like vegetables and fruits.

Industry/ Sector:Agriculture & Food

Name of Co-founder:Nokhem Mepong

Email:nickmepong@gmail.com

Address:Anjaw, Chengung, Hawaii

Nature's Boon

Nature's Boon is a small batch start-up; that formulate organic skin care products and toxin-free bath and beauty products.

Industry/ Sector:Agriculture & Food

Name of Co-founder:Pil Yoyum

Email:Routetoasia@gmail.com

Address:Yazali, Lower Subansiri

SHOPPICAL

An online platform to sell local products which Is first of its kind in Arunachal Pradesh. This will enhance self employment opportunity and encourage local artisans.

Industry/ Sector:E- commerce/IT

Name of Co-founder:Nini Tapak, Atek Bitin

Email:rumgong@gmail.com

Address:Pasighat, East Siang

SIMAOKO COLLECTION

SIMAOKO is a home based clothing brand that is handmade, sustainable, breathable and comfortable all year round.

Industry/ Sector:Other

Name of Co-founder:Minam Apang

Email:minamiang26@gmail.com

Address:Itanagar, Papumpare

SOKOYAYA

Soko Yaya primarily aims at building an ethical and a sustainable ecosystem for handcrafted ceramic art in Arunachal Pradesh and the whole world.

Industry/ Sector:Handicraft

Name of Co-founder:Rosy Joram

Email:studiosokoyaya@gmail.com

Address:Itanagar, Papumpare

Yania Taji

Taji Enterprise is a multifaceted enterprise that seeks to provide not just organic produce and products but also to empower the unemployed and SHGs.

Industry/ Sector:Agriculture & Food

Name of Co-founder:Basamlu Krisikro

Email:yaniataji123@gmail.com

Address:Naharlagun, Papumpare

Wakro Organic Tea FarmTea

Wakro is a organic green tea farm which beleives that the leaves procured from the farmers is manufactured into hugely loved and popular "Wakro Organic Green Tea", rich in antioxidants which helps ward off diseases, increases immunity and leads a person to live a healthy lifestyle.

Industry/ Sector:Agriculture & Food

Name of Co-founder:Basamlu Krisikro

Email:navinsoama@gmail.com

Address:Wakro, Lohit