Growth Success-SMB in Nagpur | Wadhwani Foundation

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Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Nagpur, Maharashtra
Contract type: Full time
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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 networks and micro-VCs
  • Maintain SMB growth data, tracking revenue, job creation, and funding raised
  • Develop success stories and case studies to showcase impact and attract further investment
  • Provide strategic insights on SMB ecosystem development in the hub

Requirements

  • 5-10 years of experience working with SMBs, industry bodies, or corporate innovation programs
  • Strong understanding of business scaling, market access, and alternative financing
  • Experience with public procurement and corporate partnerships a plus
  • Strong stakeholder engagement, business advisory, and project management skills

Benefits

  • Opportunity to drive SMB growth at a globally recognized foundation's flagship accelerator program
  • Direct exposure to corporate partnerships, alternative financing, and government support ecosystems
  • Meaningful role in scaling businesses and creating jobs in the Nagpur region
  • Cross-functional collaboration with industry bodies, investors, and government agencies

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Required Skills

SMB Growth & AdvisoryCorporate Partnership DevelopmentAlternative Financing & Investment ReadinessStakeholder EngagementImpact Measurement & Reporting

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Wadhwani FoundationPartnershipsFundraising & OutreachLivelihoodsFull TimeMaharashtra

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Impact Area

SMB Growth & Entrepreneurship

Location

Nagpur, Maharashtra

Job Type

full-time

Experience Level

senior

Posted On

July 24, 2026

About The Company

Wadhwani Foundation

Accelerating job growth and economic development across emerging economies through entrepreneurship, skilling, and AI-powered innovation.

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