Changing Lives - October 2024

Welcome to the October edition of our Global Newsletter, Creating Jobs. Changing Lives. From advancing AI solutions and driving education reform to empowering entrepreneurs, we've been at the forefront of fostering inclusive growth across emerging economies. As we move forward, we remain committed to our mission of creating jobs and transforming lives. Join us as we celebrate these achievements and look forward to the future.

Building Digital India: A Conversation with CBC Chairman Adil Zainulbhai

In a recent discussion with Wadhwani Foundation's CMO - Anupama Mukherjee Rawat,?Capacity Building Commission’s (CBC) Chairman - Adil Zainulbhai outlined India's forward path in digital capacity building. This exchange highlights the Foundation's pivotal role in modernizing civil service training across India.?

By leveraging technology-enabled training programs, the foundation, in collaboration with the CBC, has been at the forefront of upskilling government officials and enhancing public service delivery through a range of initiatives.?Watch the entire conversation here?

Transforming Lives Through Tech-Enabled Skilling

?Dr. Ajay Kela, President & CEO of Wadhwani Foundation, shares his insights on the future of work in this latest article, "Skilling for a future-ready workforce leveraging emerging technology," as featured in Hindustan Times. This article delves into the critical role of skilling and technology in preparing India's workforce for the future. Read more to learn how Wadhwani Foundation is driving innovation in skilling and empowering individuals. Read more here?

The AI Advantage: How Technology is Reshaping Entrepreneurship

In a recent podcast from Moneycontrol,?Meetul Patel, President of Entrepreneurship & Government Digital Transformation, Wadhwani Foundation, discussed the role of entrepreneurship in creating jobs, fostering innovation, and addressing pressing societal issues.?Listen to the full podcast here

In a compelling interview with Business Today, Meetul Patel, outlined a transformative vision for Indian SMEs. He stressed that equipping SMEs with essential digital tools can boost resilience, improve efficiency and fuel sustainable economic growth — ultimately creating jobs and uplifting communities across India. Read more here

Empowering Brazil's Youth: Bridging Socioeconomic Gaps through Soft Skills?

As featured in BBC News Brazil, our initiatives are making a significant impact in cities like Rio de Janeiro, S?o Paulo, and Ceará. Alongside this, our CEO, Dr. Ajay Kela, and the employability team recently visited CIEE to explore impactful partnerships for youth employability across Brazil. ?

By developing skills such as communication, resilience, and teamwork, we're empowering learners from disadvantaged backgrounds in Brazil?to overcome socioeconomic barriers.?Read more here?

Leading Education Reform in Partnership with the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP)

We recently collaborated with the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) to address critical educational challenges. The ECCP facilitated a luncheon, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss strategies to improve learning outcomes and equip Filipino youth with essential skills.?Read more here

Transforming Education: Tech-Powered, Human-Centered Learning

In partnership with NextGen Learning, we’ve adapted and translated over 120 videos and courses for students in Brazil and Mexico, delivering engaging, relevant content tailored to local needs. Combining advanced technology with human expertise, this initiative is part of our global mission to make impactful education accessible across borders.??

We were also featured in Falando de Gest?o and Entrepreneurs Magazine for our work in distance learning powered by AI and Machine Learning, highlighting our global impact on education. Read more here?

Empowering Educators: Faculty Orientation Program in Indonesia?

Top educators from Surabaya State Shipping Polytechnic, Surabaya Polytechnic, Madura State Polytechnic and Surabaya State University converged for expert-led knowledge sharing in our recent Faculty Orientation Program (FOP) in Surabaya.?Read more here?

Expanding Horizons: Wadhwani Foundation Connects with Brazil's Youth Learning Network

We participated as an exhibitor at the XV National Meeting of FEBRAEDA, a leading association for youth learning entities. As FEBRAEDA celebrated its 20th anniversary, the foundation joined forces with this influential network, extending its reach to over 100 youth learning institutions across Brazil. Read more here?

StartMeUp Africa: Nurturing Africa's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

We hosted StartMeUp Africa, a virtual event that brought together academia, government, and industry leaders to inspire the next generation of African entrepreneurs. Charles Bolton, Director of Skilling and Entrepreneurship for Southern & Eastern Africa, shared valuable insights, and Sunita Singh, Executive Vice President, unveiled the latest edition of Wadhwani Ignite, offering aspiring entrepreneurs hands-on learning from ideation to execution.

Empowering Youth-Driven Economies Across the Globe with a$1M Annual Funding Initiative?

Wadhwani Foundation, through Wadhwani Charitable Foundation (WCF), is offering up to $1 million annually to high-impact organizations in emerging economies with large and growing youth populations, starting with Mexico, Brazil, Indonesia, and the Philippines. This funding aims to support transformative initiatives that empower young entrepreneurs, foster innovation, and drive job creation, ultimately strengthening economic growth and opportunity in these vibrant regions. Read more here

Wadhwani Foundation Celebrates Young Entrepreneurs at Mackenzie University?

We participated in the 5th edition of the Entrepreneurial Education Award at Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie in Brazil. This event showcased innovative projects developed by talented young entrepreneurs, promising to transform the market. Witnessing their creativity and ambition reinforced our commitment to fostering entrepreneurship in Brazil. Read more here?

This Festive Season, Gift a?Skill!???

Turning a passion into a career or an idea into a life-changing venture is truly amazing. This year, invest in someone's future by gifting them a skill—empowering them with opportunities, growth, and self-reliance. Empower someone today, and watch the impact ripple through their future!

Share this link ahead to register for our NO-COST upskilling programs.

?? Alert...New Feature Update!

We are excited to announce that our 1:1 Mentorship Program is now live! Learners can now book personalized sessions available in nine languages with any of our mentors to help guide them in their career journey. This is a golden opportunity to receive expert advice and excel in career.

Empowering India’s Youth: Partnering with Swayam Plus & NSDC

Wadhwani Foundation has partnered with SWAYAM Plus, the Government of India's?upskilling portal, to make employability skills accessible to millions of learners nationwide. This collaboration aims to equip individuals with critical skills that enhance job readiness and improve employment prospects.? Also in our partnership with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) in India, we are enhancing job readiness and employability skills for India's youth. This collaboration offers free, self-paced courses covering essential skills such as problem-solving, effective communication, financial literacy and professionalism.??

With AI-enabled personalized coaching and interview preparation tools, we are committed in?equipping young people to excel in the workforce, accelerating job creation and economic development across India. Read more here?

Wadhwani Foundation at?the 5th National Sales Professionals Carnival 2024, Bangladesh

As the Knowledge Partner for the 5th National Sales Professionals Carnival 2024, presented by Keeron, we're supporting Bangladesh's biggest sales event of the year. Our Partnership Lead, Estanul Kabir, will be a guest speaker, sharing insights into how our programs drive tangible industry impact. This collaboration underscores our commitment to empowering professionals across Bangladesh, fostering growth and building a thriving sales ecosystem. Read more here?

Career Transformation Masterclass Series

Check out the latest installment of the Career Transformation Masterclass Series, featuring Karan Mohan Mehta, Area Sales Executive at Fossil Group. In this session, Karan shares invaluable insights on essential negotiation strategies, key success skills, and practical career growth tips. This is a must-watch for anyone looking to excel in their career and master the art of negotiation. Watch it here?

Wadhwani Foundation Recognized at the 8th Observe Now Education Leaders Conclave

We have been honored as the "Outstanding Digital Education Platform Provider of the Year 2024" at the 8th Edition of the Observe Now Education Leaders Conclave & Awards in Mumbai. At the event, Sunita Singh, Executive Vice President and Co-founder of Entrepreneurship at Wadhwani Foundation, delivered a powerful presentation on technology-supported, student-centric learning paradigms aimed at equipping students with 21st-century skills.

Championing Student Entrepreneurship as the National Partner for GUESSS India 2023?

We were the National Partner for the GUESSS India 2023 Survey, which was officially launched at ISBACON 2024 in Hyderabad. Through this collaboration, we're guiding the development of programs and policies that nurture India's thriving student entrepreneurial ecosystem. Read more here?

Wind Beneath the Wings for Student Entrepreneurs

We have partnered with Nehru Group of Institutions (NGI) to empower budding entrepreneurs across campuses in Tamil Nadu and Kerala! Together, we'll be working with 19 NGI institutions to implement our impactful programs like Wadhwani Ignite, faculty development initiatives, and bootcamps. Read more

Partnering with WE Hub to Propel Women-Led Startups

Wadhwani Foundation and WE Hub have launched a cohort of 21 women-led startups through the "Wadhwani Liftoff WE Engage Propel" program, a first of its kind! This exciting journey focuses on nurturing bold ideas and innovative ventures, paving the way for women entrepreneurs to reshape industries. Read more here?

Startup's are getting investor-ready as you read this!

Wadhwani Liftoff, a tailored roadmap is helping entrepreneurs fast-track their startup into a magnet for crucial seed capital in just 4-12 weeks, at zero equity. Spread the word

Testimonials of Triumph: Liftoff Success Stories

Wadhwani Foundation is dedicated to supporting early-stage startups on their quest to achieve Product-Market Fit (PMF) and beyond. Explore the remarkable stories of these innovative entrepreneurs and discover how they're shaping the future of their industries.?

Accelerating Growth for Indian SMEs in collaboration with AIMA

We recently launched the first cohort of our SME Growth Accelerate Program in partnership with the All India Management Association (AIMA). This initiative brings together 25 dynamic businesses with the potential to create over 2,500 new jobs through strategic expansion.??

This collaborative effort equips entrepreneurs with the skills and strategies needed to navigate challenges and achieve sustainable success, reinforcing our mission to empower small businesses and drive transformative growth across India. Read more here

Driving Positive Change at the Grassroots Level

We recently participated in the Panchayat Sammelan, a key initiative organized by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. This national event focused on "Ease of Living: Enhancing Service Delivery at the Grassroots." Kamal Das, Dean of the Wadhwani Center for Government Digital Transformation, shared valuable insights during a panel discussion, contributing insights on the transformative role of AI and digital public goods in delivering citizen-centric services.

Through tools like MEITY’s BHASHINI, we’re committed to creating an inclusive, digitally empowered India, bridging language barriers, enhancing service delivery at the grassroots level. Read more here?

Advancing AI for Governance with State-Level Workshop in Odisha?

We facilitated a power-packed workshop on Advancing AI in Odisha, sharing our expertise on leveraging AI for smarter governance and public services. Prakash Kumar, CEO of the Wadhwani Centre for Government Digital Transformation, led insightful discussions on the potential of AI to transform the state. Read more here?

Driving Agricultural Transformation: Collaboration with the?Ministry of Agriculture?

In collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, we conducted?a strategic session focused on key hurdles farmers face across the farming lifecycle, including resource access, input availability, optimized practices, and post-harvest management.?Read more here?

Showcasing?Innovation at IEEE Sensors 2024?

Wadhwani Electronics Lab (WEL) at IIT Bombay made a significant impact at the IEEE Sensors 2024 conference in Kobe, Japan.

Our beneficiaries?showcased a pioneering work in guided wave ultrasonics for pipeline health monitoring. This technology brings intelligence to the edge, ensuring the safety and integrity of vital infrastructure by enabling early failure detection and reducing maintenance costs. The research paper has also been published in Scientific Reports. Read more here?

Wadhwani Electronics Lab Joins India's National Quantum Mission?

We're excited to celebrate a significant milestone in India's National Quantum Mission (NQM) and National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS). As part of Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi's 100-day program, four state-of-the-art Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) were announced to spearhead quantum technology advancements.?Read more here?

Meet us at

Economic Times - EDNXT: 13 November 2024 in Pune.

Assocham Global AI Leadership Summit 2024: 20th November,2024 in New Delhi

Huddle Global Conclave 2024: 28 - 30 November 2024 in Trivandrum

IREC 2024 (Entrepreneur India): 29 - 30 November 2024 in Mumbai

TiE Global Summit 2024: 9 - 12 December 2024 in Bangalore