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Wadhwani Entrepreneurship Initiative

Wadhwani Entrepreneurship Initiative

Supports entrepreneurs through Wadhwani's Entrepreneurship Initiative with training, mentorship, and investor access.

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The Wadhwani Foundation's Entrepreneurship Initiative is a non-cash support program operated by a U.S.-based philanthropic foundation established by technology entrepreneur Romesh Wadhwani. The initiative delivers training, mentorship, incubator partnerships, and facilitated investor connections to aspiring entrepreneurs, startups, and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) across 10 or more emerging-โ€ฆ

Delivers non-cash training, mentorship, and incubator network access to aspiring entrepreneurs, startups, and SMEs across 10+ emerging-economy countries through programs including Ignite, Liftoff, SME Academy, and Accelerate.

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: wadhwanifoundation.org