Wadhwani Liftoff
A one-of-its-kind accelerator program offering tailored guidance to help startups build smart, scale fast, and succeed – at zero-cost & zero-equity.
Wadhwani Liftoff
Wadhwani Liftoff is a one-of-its-kind accelerator program that offers tailored guidance from entrepreneurship experts to help a startup reach the next stage of growth and scale.
Right from readying a firm foundation to chalking out plans for taking the big leap, the program ensures that a startup has every base covered before taking off.
20+
years of
entrepreneurship
experience
250+
Startups raised funding
5K+
Ventures supported
500+
Mentors & experts worldwide
220+ crore
worth external
funding raised
Prepare to Unlock Startup Success with Cutting-Edge AI Tools
Pitch-Perfect
Craft investor-ready pitches, instantly
Persona Builder
Define your target users with precision
GTM Assist
Build go-to-market plans in minutes
Market Mapper
Understand trends, gaps, and demand
Get Targeted Solutions Across Key Business Functions
- Strategic Planning & Execution Assessment
- Masterclasses by Industry Experts
- And Much More
- Product Development & Testing Review
- Expert-Led Workshops
- Legal & Intellectual Property Review
- Funding & Financial Planning Sessions
- Operational Management & Improvement Analysis
- Sales Strategy Development Workshops
Panel of Experts
Founder
Thinking Spree
Co-founder
The Product Folks
Coach
Business Karya
Founder
Thinking Spree
Founder
Thinking Spree
Founder
Thinking Spree
Founder
Thinking Spree
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Thinking Spree
Founder
Thinking Spree
Hustle Stories: Celebrating Startup Excellence
Explore inspiring journeys from 30 exceptional startups in our new coffee table book, ‘Hustle Stories,’ featuring success stories from the Liftoff program.
Success Stories
A glimpse into some of the lives our Foundation has impacted.
Pranav Panpalia Wadhwani Foundation
Founder, Workly
NEN allows you to get practical knowledge." He adds, it is beyond textbook knowledge and has enabled him to become a successful entrepreneur.
Anushka Jain
Anushka Jain Participant, IDE Bootcamp SRM Universitv. Ghaziabad
The IDE Bootcamp by Wadhwani Foundation has been an amazing learning experience.
The NEN IGNITE Program sessions with mentors and industry experts were very helpful
Jigyan Deep Kalita
Managing Director, N HOMES
The InFED, IM Nagpur-NEN IGNITE Program helped me in acquiring new customers as it taught me how to pitch the product
Sangita Singh
Founder, Meraki Industries
Arabindo Prasad Patro
Co-founder & CEO, ZEWAY Mobility
He endorses the comprehensive Wadhwani Foundation Liftoff program for startup success.
Manas Upadhyay
Chief Technology Officer, DTOWN ROBOTICS
NEN IGNITE Program provides great learning support & technical knowledge
Praveen Kumar
Founder, Yuvayana Tech and Craft Private Limited
Susheel Shetty
Founder, Rootskart
Ajay Bhuwalka
Founder, Urban Monk Private Limited
Rohit Anand
Founders, Rosa Tech
Anirban Mohanty
Founder, Let's driEV
Somasundaram Narayanan
Founder, GenuineIN Technologies Pvt. Ltd
Ready for Liftoff?
Wadhwani Liftoff
for Incubators
Empowering incubators to propel startups to the next stage of growth with structured, high-impact, zero-cost acceleration.
A Structured Program to Propel Your Startups to New Heights
This is a free, high-impact, customized accelerator program designed to help incubators empower startups to reach the next stage of growth and scale.
Delivered through Gap Identification, Live Expert Sessions, Playbook Roundtables, Mentor and Expert Connects, and Mock Pitches and Demo Days, Wadhwani Liftoff enables incubators to provide startups with the right tools, curated resources, expert guidance, and critical connects needed to succeed.
to facilitate funding
supported
funding
How Your Incubator Wins with Wadhwani Liftoff
- Capacity building
- Credibility & visibility
- Community development
- Staff workshops
- Marketing leverage
- Shoutouts on social media
- Startup credits worth $150k
- Nationally recognized program access
- Access to 35+ investment partners
- Startup survival support
- Operational strategy guidance
- Long-Term startup growth
- No-cost collaboration
- Global community platform
- Mission synergy for startups
What’s in Store for Your Startups
A Step-by-Step Liftoff Journey
Gap Identification
Live Expert Sessions
Mock Pitch Submission & Readiness Review
Customized Journey
Mentor and Expert Connects
Demo Day
Expert Curated Digital Library
Network Connects
Playbook Roundtables
Program Partners
Ready to Join Us in Scaling Startups?
Success Stories
Ready to Upskill Your Team?
Wadhwani Liftoff Academy for SMEs
Designed to help you build growth-ready SME teams with structured, sector-specific learning.
A Structured Program for Growing SMEs
This is a free, 10–12 week curated, certification-based, high-impact program tailored for senior and mid-management teams of SMEs, focused on strengthening leadership, operational excellence, and cross-functional execution.
Delivered through live expert-led sessions, sector-aligned learning tracks, and actionable frameworks, it empowers your team with the mindset and tools to scale your business with clarity and confidence.
Why Liftoff Academy Works for Your Business
This free cohort-based program is tailored to your sector and team structure. Your managers gain practical capabilities across business functions—not theory, but action-driven learning. Sessions are delivered by experienced industry experts, supported by curated toolkits, peer learning, and real-time applications.
Core Programs
Foundational Management
Develop your management team into certified growth leaders through structured modules on strategic thinking, people leadership, and operational execution.
Sector-Specific Courseware
Get industry-aligned learning focused on best practices in leadership, marketing, finance, HR, and more—tailored to your business context.
Functional Collections
Join expert-led sessions on practical, niche topics like exports, B2B marketing, hiring strategies, succession planning, digital presence, and more.
What We Offer
Live Expert Sessions
Led by practitioners with real SME experience
Toolkits & Templates
Curated learning resources and case studies built for business implementation
Peer Networking
Learn and grow with SME leaders across sectors and build perspective and partnerships
Cohort-Based Learning
Team participation to foster alignment and accountability
Expert-Led Masterclasses
Hear from domain experts on practical tools, frameworks, and leadership challenges that SMEs face today.
Zero Cost
100% sponsored by Wadhwani Foundation
Results You Can Expect
- Actionable learning designed for real-time business implementation
- Certified and aligned leadership team
- Stronger internal communication and decision-making
- AI-powered support and sector-curated content for capability development
- Better execution across business functions
- Growth-focused, process-driven thinking
Exclusive 12-Week Live Online Program
Engage in 12 comprehensive sessions led by industry experts over 12 weeks.
Accelerate Growth with Essential Skills
Empower your managers to become growth leaders, enhancing productivity and driving business expansion.
Focused Strategic Enablement
Allow founders to concentrate on high-impact growth strategies by developing a capable and efficient leadership team.
Hands-On Learning and Tactical Implementation
Participate in interactive sessions and business simulation workshops to implement tactical initiatives for measurable business improvements.
Zero Investment
Fully sponsored by Wadhwani Foundation, making this invaluable program accessible at no cost.
Recognized Joint Certification
Earn a prestigious certification from Wadhwani Foundation and AIMA, showcasing your commitment to excellence and growth.
Program Partners
Ready to Upskill Your Team?
Success Stories
Ready to Upskill Your Team?
Wadhwani Liftoff Academy for SME Associations
Partner with us to shape your member businesses’ senior teams into capable, future-ready, growth leaders — at no cost.
Empower Your Industry with Structured Growth - One Member at a Time
We partner with industry associations to offer free, certification-backed upskilling for your member businesses. This includes foundational management training, sector-specific expertise, and functional skills that build growth-ready leadership teams within SMEs.
Through this partnership, your association will have access to expert-led sessions, hands-on learning, and industry-recognized certifications across key areas such as strategic management, operations, finance, leadership, and sales. This ensures your members can drive sustainable business success while minimizing their time investment.
Who Can Partner
We’re seeking industry associations that are dedicated to empowering their member businesses. To participate, associations must:
- Be committed to nominating member businesses for the program.
- Facilitate structured growth and leadership development within their teams.
As participation is limited, selection will be based on a thorough review by our selection committee.
Register your association today and nominate your members for this transformative opportunity.
How Your Association Benefits
- Capacity Building
- Member Upskilling
- Sector Credibility
- Staff Workshops
- Expert Collaboration
- Growth Readiness
- Zero-Cost Participation
- Practical Impact
What Your Members Get
Through this partnership, SMEs will gain access to:
Structured Foundational Program
Expert-Led Live Sessions
Zero-Cost Participation
Flexible Time Commitment
Wide Industry Fit: Apparel, Food Processing, Exports, and more sectors
Functional Collections
Sector-Specific Courseware
Practical & Actionable Learning
Recognized Certification
Program Partners
Ready to Nominate Your SMEs?
Success Stories