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Wadhwani Foundation was founded in 2000 by Dr. Romesh Wadhwani with the primary mission of accelerating economic development in emerging economies through large-scale job creation. The Foundation is present in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, East Africa and Latin America operating in association with governments, corporates, mentors, investors and educational institutes, and has plans to expand soon to other countries in Asia, Africa, and South America. Its five Initiatives are driving job creation through innovation, entrepreneurship and skill development.
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Dr. Romesh Wadhwani, Founder and Chairman, Wadhwani Foundation Conferred with the Degree of Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) by IIT Bombay

Dr. Romesh Wadhwani, Founder and Chairman, Wadhwani Foundation and CEO of Symphony Technology Group was today conferred with the prestigious degree of Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) by IIT Bombay during its 56th convocation (Diamond Jubilee Year) in the presence of Hon’ble Prime Minister ... (more)
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Department of School Education, Govt. of Chhattisgarh and Wadhwani Operating Foundation Sign MoU to Enhance Employability in the State of Chhattisgarh

 
Initiation of large-scale vocational education through eContent in Chhattisgarh’s secondary and higher secondary schools
Aimed at enhancing employability of students through skills-based training, delivered through an online and blended learning platform enabling st... (more)
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Wadhwani Foundation’s National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN) to Transform Indore and Bhopal into a Vibrant Entrepreneurial Hub

 
Pilot effort aimed at building and catalysing tier-2 city ecosystems into thriving startup hubs 
NEN’s activities primarily comprise of providing mentoring, learning and investor connects
NEN’s goal is to create 15 city-based entrepreneurial eco... (more)
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Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Wadhwani Operating Foundation Sign Contribution Agreement to Upscale ‘Pradhan Mantri Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyaan’

The Foundation will leverage its decade long experience and investment in developing the entrepreneurship training program
To achieve scale and high quality standards the Foundation will provide cloud based interactive e-content for entrepreneurship training
 
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Govt. of Chhattisgarh and Wadhwani Operating Foundation (WOF) Sign MoU to Make Chhattisgarh Leader in Job Creation and Talent Development Under ‘Smart State’ Initiative

To develop city based Startup and SME Ecosystems by leveraging Network of Mentors, Investors and incubators
WOF to build one-stop technology platform and develop & deliver e-content to the institutes to support skilling in schools and ITI and entrepreneurship training in colleges(more)
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Wadhwani Chair in US-India Policy Studies, Announces the Launch of US-India Innovation Forum

A unique initiative of the U.S and Indian Governments to promote partnerships on innovation and entrepreneur ecosystem development in both the countries
Premier platform for Indian and U.S. innovators to exchange ideas, contacts, and best practices that will propel job and eco... (more)
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Department of School & Mass Education, Govt. of Odisha and Wadhwani Foundation’s Skills Development Network Sign MoU to Make Odisha a Leader in ‘Smart State’ Initiative

Initiation of large-scale vocational education in Odisha’s secondary schools
Aimed at enhancing employability of students through four years of skills based training in a vocational subject enabling students to be job-ready on graduation from high school 
Quality sk... (more)
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Wadhwani Foundation Intensifies its Focus on India, South-East Asia, Latin America and East Africa

In an endeavor to strengthen its fast growing global footprint, Wadhwani Foundation today announced the appointment of Suman Sasmal, Managing Director - India and Asia, Javier Campos, Managing Director - Latin America and Varsy Wanjau, Managing Director - East Africa. This further shores ... (more)
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