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FUNDACIÓN WADHWANI
Wadhwani Foundation is the global philanthropic brand representing the work of Wadhwani Charitable Foundation (WCF) and Wadhwani Operating Foundation (WOF).
Founded by Dr. Romesh Wadhwani, it is united by a mission to accelerate economic development in emerging economies by creating large-scale, family-sustaining jobs.
Through WCF and WOF, independent local non-profit organizations receive funding and strategic support to design and deliver high-impact programs in entrepreneurship, workforce skilling, artificial intelligence, innovation, and social good across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
WCF advances research, innovation, entrepreneurship, workforce skilling, and social good through philanthropic grantmaking. WOF sponsors and supports high-impact programs delivered by independent local non-profit organizations.
Across the countries where these programs are delivered, independent local organizations—including the National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN) and Skills Development Network (SDN) in India, Upskill Network Foundation A.C. in Mexico, Upskill Network Association in Brazil, Yayasan Wahana Dharmavan Negeri in Indonesia, and Upskill Development Foundation Inc. in the Philippines—design, implement, and operate programs that respond to local priorities while remaining independently responsible for their governance, operational decisions, and program outcomes.
Together, these organizations work toward a common mission of accelerating economic development through job creation and sustainable livelihoods.
Enfoque centrado en el beneficiario
Tratar a todos los beneficiarios como clientes valiosos, esforzándonos por satisfacer sus necesidades y superar sus expectativas.
Innovation at Scale
Fomentar una cultura de pensamiento ambicioso e innovación para crear un impacto amplio y significativo.
Visión global - Ejecución local
Advance a shared global vision through independent local non-profit organizations that design and deliver initiatives tailored to local priorities.
Collaborative Ecosystem
Colaborar activamente con el gobierno, el mundo académico y la industria para maximizar el impacto y el alcance.
our approach
“The best way to celebrate success is by giving back through high-impact philanthropy based on a long-term strategic commitment of ideas, energy, time and money that can change the face of India and other emerging economies.”
The Foundation supports a network of independent local non-profit organizations that design and deliver high-impact initiatives in partnership with governments, educational institutions, corporates, mentors, industry experts, investors, NGOs, and industry associations. Together, these collaborations accelerate innovation, strengthen local ecosystems, and expand sustainable economic opportunity.
Programs are supported by our own cutting-edge AI-powered platform Wadhwani GenieAI that enables personalized learning, access to an expert network, and other resources from across the world.
La Fundación amplía sus capacidades y la profundidad y amplitud de su impacto a través de una extensa red de socios, entre los que se incluyen gobiernos, instituciones educativas, empresas, mentores, expertos del sector, inversores, ONG y asociaciones industriales.
Our partners
Trusted Partners in Growth and Success
We collaborate with a global network of independent local non-profit organizations that design and deliver high-impact initiatives aligned with local priorities and our shared mission.
Red nacional de iniciativa empresarial
Independent local implementing organization for entrepreneurship development, entrepreneurial ecosystem development, and AI platform initiatives in India.
Red de Desarrollo de Competencias
Independent local implementing organization for workforce skilling, employability and government digital transformation initiatives in India.
Fundación Upskill Network A.C.
Independent local implementing organization for Wadhwani Foundation initiatives in Mexico.
Asociación Upskill Network
Independent local implementing organization for Wadhwani Foundation initiatives in Brazil.
Yayasan Wahana Dharmavan Negeri
Independent local implementing organization for Wadhwani Foundation initiatives in Indonesia.
Upskill Development Foundation Inc.
Independent local implementing organization for Wadhwani Foundation initiatives in the Philippines.
Our Global Impact
In the last five years, the Foundation’s direct impact through engagement and support includes:
Students Skilled For Employment
Aspiring Entrepreneurs Inspired
SMB & Startups Supported
Government Officials In India Trained On Digital Transformation
Bioengineering Projects Funded
Bioengineering Projects Commercialized
How We Operate
Wadhwani Foundation advances its mission through a global philanthropic model that combines strategic funding with locally led implementation. Wadhwani Charitable Foundation and Wadhwani Operating Foundation support the mission through grantmaking, initiative sponsorship, and philanthropic funding, while independent local implementation organizations design and deliver initiatives aligned with local priorities. Each organization remains independently governed and accountable for its operations and outcomes.
Consejo de Administración mundial
Dr. Romesh Wadhwani
Aditya Ghosh
Dr. Ajay Kela
CP Gurnani
Junta de Asesores (Global)
Ganesh Krishnan
Portea Medical
Musthafa P.C.
Pramod Bhasin
Sanjeev Bhikchandani
Our journey
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Launched the National Innovation Network (NIN) to accelerate translational research, commercialization, and entrepreneurial innovation in India.
Launched hyperlocal ecosystem support model
Iniciamos nuestra iniciativa Skilling.
- Inicio de nuestra iniciativa de Transformación Digital del Gobierno
- Expanción de la Fundación a Indonesia
Touched base in Latin America
Lanzamiento de la iniciativa 'Sahayata' en respuesta a la crisis de Covid-19 para ayudar a las pequeñas y medianas empresas y a los trabajadores de la Salud Pública"
Lanzamiento del Centro CSIS Wadhwani para IA y Tecnologías Avanzadas
- Creación de la Fundación Wadhwani en la India.
- Comenzó nuestra iniciativa de Emprendimiento
Se amplió a África Oriental y Filipinas
Launched Wadhwani Skilling Academy (earlier known as Wadhwani Institute of Technology & Policy) under our Government AI initiative
Launched Wadhwani Innovation Network to to boost research commercialization in India
Puesta en marcha de nuestra iniciativa de Innovación e Investigación.
Llegamos a Oriente Medio y Norte de África y África Occidental
Our journey
A journey across entrepreneurship, skilling, innovation and technology—united by one mission: Creating Jobs. Changing Lives.
