National Entrepreneurship Network

Governance & Operating Framework

Governance

National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN) is an independent, not-for-profit organization registered in India. It advances entrepreneurship across India through entrepreneurship education, AI-enabled platforms, business acceleration and ecosystem development.

NEN is governed by its Trustees, who provide strategic oversight and ensure that the organization operates in accordance with its Trust Deed, applicable laws and regulatory requirements. Day-to-day management is led by NEN’s Operational Leadership, which is responsible for executing the organization’s strategy and managing its operations.

NEN is responsible for its governance, partnerships, financial management, operations, program implementation, compliance and outcomes. It works with educational institutions, entrepreneurs, startups, SMEs, mentors, investors, industry and government partners across India to strengthen entrepreneurship and enterprise development.

Funding

National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN) receives core funding from the Wadhwani Operating Foundation (WOF), a primary philanthropic entity within the Wadhwani Foundation ecosystem, to drive entrepreneurship development and job creation across India.

In addition to the sustained support provided by WOF, NEN actively diversifies its research on Artificial Intelligence , program delivery, and innovation initiatives through key grants and funding partnerships with leading institutional and philanthropic organizations, including:

  • Wadhwani Institute for Artificial Intelligence (WIAI)
  • Walmart Foundation
  • Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

This multi-partner funding model empowers NEN to scale high-impact charitable programs, advance cutting-edge AI research, and execute domain-specific innovation initiatives aligned with its core mission.