National Entrepreneurship Network, Wadhwani Foundation

National Entrepreneurship Network, Wadhwani Foundation We help potential entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses accelerate growth and thrive in emerging economies.
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP by Wadhwani Foundation is enabling potential entrepreneurs, startups & small businesses accelerate growth. Our specialized courses and programs are designed to help inspire, educate and enable individuals to realize their full potential and take the leap into entrepreneurship as a choice. This includes cultivating the entrepreneurial spirit in students, offering support to startups and SMEs and setting them up for accelerated growth.

You’ve already proven your business works.Now it’s time to scale with stronger systems, bigger opportunities, and smarte...
23/05/2026

You’ve already proven your business works.
Now it’s time to scale with stronger systems, bigger opportunities, and smarter growth strategies.

Wadhwani Accelerate by Wadhwani Foundation is built for serious SME founders ready to:
✅ Enter new markets
✅ Expand customer segments
✅ Build scalable systems
✅ Unlock sustainable business growth

Fully Funded Program | Expert-Led Guidance | Designed for Growth-Stage SMEs

Apply Here:
https://wadhwaniliftoff.ai/en/acceleratelogin?utm_source=Marketing&utm_medium=Social+media

Early fans feel like validation. But enthusiasm and willingness to pay are two very different signals. The founders who ...
20/05/2026

Early fans feel like validation. But enthusiasm and willingness to pay are two very different signals. The founders who scale successfully learn to distinguish between customers who love the novelty and customers who need the solution. This is the kind of structured thinking Entrepreneurship by Wadhwani Foundation nurtures.

Explore: wadhwanifoundation.org/initiatives/entrepreneurship

Reaching a revenue milestone is one kind of achievement. Building the structure that takes you beyond it is another.Wadh...
19/05/2026

Reaching a revenue milestone is one kind of achievement. Building the structure that takes you beyond it is another.

Wadhwani Accelerate is Wadhwani Foundation's structured and fully funded growth program for SMEs ready for their next stage. Designed to help ambitious businesses move into new markets, reach bigger customers, and build systems that sustain scale.

Applications are open year-round.
Apply here: https://wadhwaniliftoff.ai/en/acceleratelogin?utm_source=Marketing&utm_medium=Social+media

Entrepreneurship often rewards action, but strong ventures are built on clear choices.In Playing to Win, A.G. Lafley and...
19/05/2026

Entrepreneurship often rewards action, but strong ventures are built on clear choices.

In Playing to Win, A.G. Lafley and Roger Martin explain how strategy emerges from deciding where to play and how to win and aligning capabilities to support that path.

A valuable read for founders thinking beyond growth to long-term advantage.



Take your SME from promoter-led to investor-ready. One smart financial decision at a time.That shift demands a different...
18/05/2026

Take your SME from promoter-led to investor-ready. One smart financial decision at a time.

That shift demands a different kind of thinking. Financial engineering is where it starts.

Wadhwani Foundation brings together CA Rahul Maliwal and CA Vikash Jain for a session built for founders who are ready to scale with structure, not just speed.

From pre-IPO funding to the IPO journey blueprint to the financial systems behind 10X growth, this is the conversation most SMEs never get access to early enough.

📅 27th May 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM
🌐 Online
Register here: https://lnkd.in/gMbgNAyi

An insightful evening at the Rajkot SME Founders Coffee Meet on 12th May 2026, bringing together founders, business lead...
15/05/2026

An insightful evening at the Rajkot SME Founders Coffee Meet on 12th May 2026, bringing together founders, business leaders, and members of the SME ecosystem for meaningful conversations and new connections.

It was a privilege to have H.H. Thakore Saheb of Rajkot, Shri Mandhatasinhji Manoharsinhji Jadeja join us during the gathering. Their presence and encouragement added immense value to the evening.

The conversations reflected the ambition, resilience, and collaborative spirit driving Rajkot’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem. At Wadhwani Foundation, we remain committed to enabling platforms that strengthen collaboration and support the long-term growth of SME communities across the region.

One meaningful connection can change the trajectory of a business...That’s the kind of impact CA Ishwar Jivani has broug...
15/05/2026

One meaningful connection can change the trajectory of a business...

That’s the kind of impact CA Ishwar Jivani has brought to Wadhwani Accelerate.

As Partner at VCAS & Co LLP, Ishwar has played an instrumental role in connecting us with ambitious, growth-focused SMB founders who are actively looking to scale with clarity and structure.

What stands out most is his deep understanding of the entrepreneurial journey and his ability to identify the right growth-stage companies and align them with the right opportunities has made him a valuable force within our ecosystem.

Through every interaction, he continues to strengthen a community of founders committed to building sustainable, scalable businesses.

Today, we’re proud to recognize CA Ishwar Jivani as a Wadhwani Accelerate SME Champion.

Growth-stage business? Applications are open year-round. And the best part, Its a fully funded program. Apply here: https://wadhwaniliftoff.ai/en/acceleratelogin?utm_source=Marketing&utm_medium=Social+media

On 12th May 2026, Rajkot became the centre of an important conversation on the future of SMEs in Gujarat.We had the priv...
14/05/2026

On 12th May 2026, Rajkot became the centre of an important conversation on the future of SMEs in Gujarat.

We had the privilege of hosting the Rajkot SME Round Table, an engaging gathering of founders, industry leaders, and ecosystem enablers who came together to exchange ideas, discuss challenges, and explore opportunities for growth across the region.

The energy, openness, and ambition in the room reflected the momentum of Rajkot’s SME ecosystem. It is not only resilient, but evolving with a clear vision for the future.

A special thank you to Anand Mirani, Niva Adesara and Simplus Exim & Corporate Advisory LLP for sharing their valuable insights and perspectives during the session.

At Wadhwani Foundation , we remain committed to strengthening SME ecosystems by enabling meaningful dialogue, practical collaboration, and action-oriented conversations that drive long-term growth.

Founders often feel pressure to launch fast. But rushing to be first without understanding the customer deeply is one of...
13/05/2026

Founders often feel pressure to launch fast. But rushing to be first without understanding the customer deeply is one of the most common early-stage mistakes. The strongest ventures aren't always the first — they're the most disciplined at learning. This balance between urgency and clarity is central to Entrepreneurship by Wadhwani Foundation.

Explore: wadhwanifoundation.org/initiatives/entrepreneurship

Scaling a venture introduces new layers of complexity — from strategy and market expansion to operations and capital dec...
12/05/2026

Scaling a venture introduces new layers of complexity — from strategy and market expansion to operations and capital decisions.

Programs like Wadhwani Accelerate support growth-stage founders as they navigate this transition and build stronger foundations for sustained growth.

Explore Accelerate: https://wadhwanifoundation.org/our-programs/accelerate/

Revenue growth is exciting. Operational chaos isn’t. As SMEs scale, challenges around ex*****on, efficiency, and leaders...
11/05/2026

Revenue growth is exciting. Operational chaos isn’t.

As SMEs scale, challenges around ex*****on, efficiency, and leadership start becoming impossible to ignore.

To help SME leaders navigate this stage effectively, Wadhwani Foundation, in collaboration with Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) Engineering Complex Association, Gandhinagar, is hosting an exclusive growth-focused session for businesses with ₹15+ crore turnover.

The session will cover:
✅ Business growth strategies
✅ Operational efficiency
✅ Leadership capability building
✅ Scalable systems for expansion

📅 23rd May 2026
🕕 6 PM onwards
📍 GIDC Community Hall, Gandhinagar

SME leaders managing businesses with a turnover of ₹15+ crore can register here: https://luma.com/qq2sadkm

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