NEN, National Entrepreneurship Network. Funded by Wadhwani Foundation
Wadhwani Accelerate · ₹25 Cr+ businesses

What got you to ₹25 Cr won't get you to ₹100 Cr.

Wadhwani Accelerate pairs established businesses with a dedicated Venture Partner for a 12-week growth sprint, then tracks your milestones for 9 months. Selective. No fee. No equity.

Find my growth bottleneck

Founders like Rajesh in Rajkot took e-commerce revenue from ₹1 lakh to nearly ₹7 lakh a month in 9–12 weeks.

Growth Bottleneck Finder90 seconds
  • 10,000+Businesses empowered
  • ₹0Cost to you
  • 0%Equity taken
  • 12Week growth sprint
  • 9Month milestone tracking
Where growth stalls

Opportunity is not the problem. Execution is.

Most established businesses can name three or four growth moves. What holds them back is one of six things. Which one is yours?

“We have demand in new cities, but no way in with the buyers.”

In the sprint: buyer and partner access, plus market intelligence on who buys and at what price.

“We sell too many things and the winners are not getting the push.”

In the sprint: hero-product focus, tested with domain experts before you invest.

“Our dealers and distributors were inherited, not chosen.”

In the sprint: structured criteria and pre-surveys to pick the right partners.

“The move needs money and I cannot say what it will return.”

In the sprint: growth metrics and a funding plan tied to the extra revenue.

“Everything still depends on me.”

In the sprint: a named owner, the right roles, and expert working sessions on the team plan.

“We start strong and drift by week four.”

In the sprint: a structured execution roadmap, a 12-week sprint and 9-month milestone tracking.

Find which one is yours (90 seconds)

Proof from founders

They had the same problem. Here is what changed.

Three founders from the Accelerate program, in their own words.

Rajesh Rabadiya

Rajesh Rabadiya

MD & CEO, Spice Nest Impex Pvt Ltd · Rajkot

₹1 lakh to nearly ₹7 lakh a month in 9–12 weeks

Hero-product focus7x growthE-commerce
“The biggest achievement in this journey was identifying our hero products, focusing on them, and scaling from ₹1 lakh to nearly ₹7 lakh per month in e-commerce revenue. The sprint transformed our approach from managing many SKUs to scaling a few winning products profitably. In just 9–12 weeks, we saw the symptoms of success: sharper focus, stronger teams, wider reach, and 7x growth.”
Manan Bateriwala

Manan Bateriwala

Founder, Keepsake Automation Pvt Ltd · Ahmedabad

CRM, a bigger design team and a pan-India dealer network

CRM implementationDesign team expansionDealer network
“The sprint mentoring sessions through Wadhwani Accelerate brought valuable clarity and structure to our business. From CRM implementation to design team expansion and pan-India dealer network development, the hands-on guidance was practical and impactful. We sincerely appreciate the team's support in strengthening our growth journey.”
Vinod Gajjar

Vinod Gajjar

Partner, Vishwakarma Agricultural Works

A premium segment found in a low-price market

Market reframingDealer & distributor selection
“A key takeaway for me from the Wadhwani Accelerate Program was reframing how we look at large volume markets even in competitive segments known for lower-priced products, there is always a valuable segment of customers looking for premium quality. Additionally, learning the structured approach to dealer and distributor selection, criteria, and pre-surveys was extremely valuable.”
Your growth advisor

Meet your Venture Partner

Not a report you file. An experienced operator who works your next growth move with you.

Paired with you after selection

A Venture Partner is an experienced operator who helps you define, plan and execute your next growth move. They bring domain experts, market intelligence, and buyer and partner access into the room.

  1. DefinePick the one growth move worth your next twelve weeks, and the number that proves it worked.
  2. PlanTurn it into a structured execution roadmap with owners and dates.
  3. ExecuteRun the 12-week growth sprint with expert working sessions on the hard parts.
  4. TrackMilestones and growth metrics are tracked for 9 months, so the move does not drift.
Why Accelerate

Free is the smallest reason to apply

The real difference is that the program is built to get a growth move done, and stays with you while it is.

Typical advisory engagementWadhwani Accelerate
What you getRecommendations and a reportA growth move executed: roadmap, sprint and milestones
Who works with youVaries by firmA dedicated Venture Partner plus domain experts
AccessYou bring your own contactsBuyer and partner access, market intelligence
AccountabilityOften ends at hand-overMilestones and growth metrics tracked for 9 months
CostFees, retainers or equityNo fee. No equity. No hidden costs.
Who gets inAnyone who paysSelective: established businesses ready to commit

General comparison; arrangements vary by firm.

Who should apply

Accelerate is selective. Are you a fit?

Tap what is true for you. This is the same list the program uses to decide.

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How it works

Start your growth journey in 5 steps

  1. ApplyStart with the 60-second eligibility check, then a short application. You are here.
  2. ScreeningThe program team reviews your application.
  3. Selection interviewA conversation with the program team about your growth move.
  4. Venture Partner pairingYou are paired with an experienced operator.
  5. Execute the growth sprintA 12-week growth sprint, then milestone tracking for 9 months.
Free, no sign-up

Five templates you can use this week

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Questions, answered directly

Before you apply

Ready when you are

Put a Venture Partner on your next growth move.

Check your eligibility in 60 seconds. If you fit, your details carry straight into a short application.