Wadhwani Foundation is a not-for-profit with the primary mission of accelerating economic development by driving job creation in India and other emerging economies through large-scale initiatives in entrepreneurship, small business growth, innovation, and skilling. Founded in 2000 by Silicon Valley entrepreneur Dr Romesh Wadhwani, today, the Foundation is scaling impact in multiple countries across Asia, Africa and Latin America, through technology, networks and partnerships.
Our Initiative
Wadhwani Skills Network
Empowers millions of students with core and future job-ready skills to attain sustainable family wages.
- Students: Fully flexible short-term programs that prepare them for family sustaining career paths
- Employers: Provide talent with Day-1 productivity to employers
- VTIs: Accelerate digital transformation, enhance brand with students/policymakers opening doors for improved student intake and favorable Govt. grants/policies
Our Initiative
Wadhwani Entrepreneur Network
Inspires, educates, and enables startup entrepreneurs.
- NEN Think Startup: Live online workshop series providing a basic introduction to entrepreneurship
- NEN Ignite: Transforming ideas into ventures
- NEN Liftoff: Enabling startups to get seed capital
Our Initiative
Wadhwani Entrepreneur Network
Inspires, educates, and enables startup entrepreneurs.
- WEN Think Startup: Live online workshop series providing a basic introduction to entrepreneurship
- WEN Ignite: Transforming ideas into ventures
- WEN Liftoff: Enabling startups to get seed capital
Our Initiative
Wadhwani Advantage
Empowers small and medium size businesses with capabilities to maximize their growth potential.
- SME Growth Seminar: Live online sessions to develop growth ideas (Revenue between $1Mn - $3Mn)
- SME Growth Bootcamp: Translating ideas into growth (Revenue > $3Mn)
Our Initiative
Wadhwani Institute of Technology and Policy
Bridging the Gap between Policy and Technology.
- Helping the Indian government and bureaucracy in becoming world leaders in leveraging technology for public good
- Focused on empowering and arming Government officials, and policy makers with case-based knowledge of emerging technologies for policy making, policy implementation and policy outcomes measurement
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Our Blog

True generosity is about changing the lives of others. I chose to create a Foundation focused on accelerating job creation – Dr. Romesh Wadhwani
Dr. Wadhwani addressed the Diamond Jubilee convocation of IIT Bombay after receiving the Doctor of Science degree (Honoris Causa) in the presence of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra…

Dr. Wadhwani has devoted his life to connecting technology with social welfare needs – Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi
The Prime Minister was speaking on the occasion of IIT Bombay’s 56th convocation (Diamond Jubilee Year) on 11.08.2018 where Dr. Wadhwani was conferred the prestigious degree of Doctor of Science…