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Wadhwani Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in India that operates on an international scale enhancing economic growth in emerging economies. It fosters the creation of jobs through comprehensive initiatives in entrepreneurship and skill development by working closely with an extensive network of partners, including governments, educational institutions, corporates, mentors, industry experts, investors, NGOs and industry associations. Additionally, the organization aims to create widespread societal impact by backing the digitization of government services and enabling commercialization of academic innovations. The Foundation operates across various countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
History
editEstablished in 2000 by Romesh Wadhwani, who also is the chairman, the Wadhwani Foundation has operated globally for more than two decades. As a nonprofit organization, the company’s mission is to expedite job growth and empowering millions to attain a family-sustaining income.
Timeline
edit2001
edit- Launched Wadhwani Foundation in India
- Commenced Entrepreneurship initiative
2011
edit- Commenced Skilling initiative
2012
edit- Kickstarted Innovation & Research initiative
2014
edit- Commenced Government Digital Transformation initiative
- Expanded to Indonesia
2016
edit- Moved to East Africa and the Philippines
2017
edit- Commenced in Bangladesh and Latin America
2018
edit- Expanded to MENA and West Africa
2020
edit- Launched the ‘Sahayata’ initiative in response to the Covid-19 crisis to assist Small and
- Medium Businesses and Public Health workers
2021
edit- Launched Skilling Academy (earlier known as Wadhwani Institute of Technology & Policy)
2022
edit- Partnered with VMentor.ai to set up MSME incubator
2023
edit- Launched CSIS Wadhwani Center for AI and Advanced Technologies
Funding
editThe Foundation takes no external funding. It is solely funded by the philanthropy of its Founder Dr. Romesh Wadhwani. Dr. Wadhwani has committed to donating 80% of his wealth to the Foundation.
Wadhwani Foundation Programs and Initiatives
editThe Foundation has four core initiatives and multiple programs under each initiative:
Entrepreneurship
edit- Ignite (for students entrepreneurs):
- Objective: Inspire students towards an entrepreneurial mindset and career.
- LIftoff (for startups):
- Objective: Tailored guidance to ensure startups survive and thrive.
- Accelerate (for small businesses):
- Objective: Enable businesses to identify growth opportunities, develop plans, and accelerate growth.
Skilling
edit- Employability Skills (for job-seekers & employers):
- Objective: Upskills the vulnerable with workplace and in-demand business skills.
- Business Skills (for job-seekers & employers):
- Objective: Upskills students for sector-specific roles such as retail, healthcare and hospitality.
Innovation & research
edit- Wadhwani Research Center for Biotechnology:
- Objective: Research center in bioengineering at IIT Bombay driving the commercialization of academic research.
- Wadhwani AI:
- Objective: Building and deploying AI solutions for social good.
- Wadhwani Electronic Laboratory:
- Objective: Experiential Lab at IIT Bombay to build impactful innovations in electronic systems and replicate the model across other Institutes.
Government Digital Transformation
edit- Wadhwani Center for Government Digital Transformation (for government officials):
- Objective: Upskill and hand-hold Govt organizations to accelerate population-scale projects through skilling academy, incubation center and advising on policy issues.
Global Board of Directors
edit- Dr. Romesh Wadhwani Founder and Chairman Global Board of Directors India
- Dr. Ajay Kela President and Chief Executive Office
India Board of Advisors
edit- Harsh Mariwala, Founder and Chairman, Marico
- Sanjeev Bhikchandani, Founder and Executive Vice Chairman, Info Edge
- Ganesh Krishnan, Chairman, Portea Medical
- Pramod Bhasin, Chairman, Data Security Council of India & ICRIER
- Musthafa P.C. CEO & Co-founder, iD Fresh Food
Externa links
editEducation Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launches Employability Skills Enhancement Program in Delhi
In step with the evolving global landscape of skills - Hindustan Times
Govt launches Skill India Digital to revolutionize skill development for Indian youth | DD News
Google.org releases grants for Wadhwani AI and CyberPeace Foundation
Government college students in Karnataka to get free spoken English coaching