Growth Strategy Workshop Introduces Wadhwani Accelerate to Help SMEs Scale Faster
Unjha, Gujarat: The National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN), supported by Wadhwani Foundation and leading the Foundation’s entrepreneurship initiatives in India, recently conducted a Growth Strategy Workshop at the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC), Unjha, Gujarat, in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Spice Stakeholders (FISS).
The workshop brought together 25 founders and business leaders from North Gujarat’s thriving spice ecosystem and introduced Wadhwani Accelerate, a flagship growth execution program that helps growth-stage SMEs unlock their next phase of growth by accelerating revenue growth, expanding into new markets and overcoming critical business bottlenecks. Through experienced Growth Advisors, domain experts and hands-on execution support, the program helps businesses translate growth ambitions into measurable business outcomes.
Held in the presence of Shri Dineshbhai Patel, Chairperson, APMC Unjha, the workshop builds on the strategic partnership between NEN and FISS, announced during the FISSH Annual Trade Meet. The partnership aims to strengthen SMEs in the spice and agro-processing sector through structured growth support, strategic mentoring, business advisory and market access.
Speaking on the partnership, Shri Tejus Gandhi, Chairperson, Federation of Indian Spice Stakeholders (FISS), said:
“Gujarat is home to one of India’s most dynamic spice ecosystems, with entrepreneurs who have built deep expertise across trading, processing and exports. The next phase of growth will require stronger value addition, quality systems, technology adoption and global market readiness. Our partnership is an important step towards enabling spice SMEs, especially in Unjha, to become more competitive, structured and future-ready.”
Vishal Chaddha, Executive Vice President, Wadhwani Accelerate Program, National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN), said:
“Growth-stage businesses rarely struggle because of a lack of opportunity—they struggle with execution. Through Wadhwani Accelerate, we help founders identify the one growth priority that can create the greatest business impact and work alongside them to execute it. By combining expert guidance with hands-on execution support, we help businesses accelerate growth and achieve measurable outcomes.”
The workshop focused on helping spice SMEs move beyond traditional commodity trading towards higher-value, branded products, strengthen go-to-market capabilities, improve export readiness and adopt modern technologies. Discussions also covered quality assurance, traceability, automation, product innovation and digital adoption to improve competitiveness in domestic and global markets.
Wadhwani Accelerate helps growth-stage businesses accelerate growth through structured execution support. Offered at Zero Cost. Zero Equity., the program enables ambitious businesses to scale faster while creating sustainable jobs. The initiative strengthens India’s entrepreneurship ecosystem while advancing the Wadhwani Foundation’s mission of creating jobs through entrepreneurship.
About Federation of Indian Spice Stakeholders (FISS)
The Federation of Indian Spice Stakeholders (FISS) is a national industry body dedicated to strengthening India’s spice ecosystem by bringing together traders, processors, exporters and other stakeholders. Through market insights, policy advocacy, knowledge sharing and industry collaboration, FISSH promotes innovation, sustainability and global competitiveness across the spice value chain.
About National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN Trust)
National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN Trust) is an independent, not-for-profit organization advancing entrepreneurship, innovation, and enterprise development across India. We work with educational institutions, entrepreneurs, startups, SMEs, mentors, investors, ecosystem partners, and government agencies to strengthen entrepreneurial capabilities through entrepreneurship education, capacity building, AI-enabled platforms, business acceleration, research, and ecosystem development. Headquartered in Bengaluru, we collaborate with partners across India to help build resilient businesses, create sustainable jobs, and accelerate economic growth.
NEN Trust is supported and funded by Wadhwani Operating Foundation to support the advancement of entrepreneurship in India.
