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Growth Success-SMB in Nagpur | Wadhwani Foundation

Wadhwani Foundation

full time? Nagpur, Maharashtra senior level

Wadhwani Foundation

Wadhwani Foundation is a global non-profit founded by Silicon Valley entrepreneur Dr. Romesh Wadhwani, with the mission to accelerate job growth in emerging economies and enable millions to earn a family-sustaining wage and lead a dignified life. The Foundation partners with governments, corporations, mentors, investors, and educational institutions across India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, East Africa, and Latin America, driving impact through Entrepreneurship, Skilling, Innovation & Research, and Government Digital Transformation. This role sits within WEN - Accelerate, Wadhwani Foundation's flagship growth program for Small & Medium Businesses and Growth Stage Companies.

Role

The SMB Portfolio Lead will focus on identifying high-potential small and medium businesses (SMBs) in the Nagpur hub and supporting them with corporate partnerships, market access, funding access, and growth strategies.



Reporting to the Program Manager – WEN, the role drives SMB scaling through ecosystem engagement, alternative financing, and impact measurement.

Responsibilities
- Work with industry associations (CII, FICCI, NASSCOM), government agencies, and corporates to source scalable SMBs
- Facilitate SMB onboarding into growth programs, ensuring alignment with industry needs
- Build relationships with corporate accelerators and government support programs
- Facilitate corporate partnerships to help SMBs secure pilots, proof-of-concept projects, and B2B deals
- Guide SMBs on market expansion strategies and product-market fit refinement
- Support SMBs in navigating public procurement opportunities
- Assist SMBs in accessing grants, impact investments, and debt financing
- Connect SMBs with alternative funding sources, including government-backed financing schemes
- Organize investor meets and matchmaking with angel net

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