Wadhwani Foundation Launches AI Tutor

Wadhwani Foundation has introduced an AI Tutor co-pilot as part of their Ignite programme to promote an entrepreneurial mindset among undergraduate students at top academic institutions worldwide. Ignite aims to bridge the gap in entrepreneurship education, with only 10 per cent of tertiary education institutions offering such courses, aiming to create job creators rather than job seekers.

The Ignite program is a 14-week, 35-hour curriculum designed for technical and non-technical degree students, offering a full curriculum at zero cost. Participants are guided through building a practice venture, testing feasibility, and launching their startup. The programme is part of 1000+ colleges with over 1.5 million students worldwide.

Ignite aims to equip students with the necessary skills, knowledge and mindset needed to pursue entrepreneurship as a career choice. The programme is designed as an experiential learning journey from the ideation phase to execution, teaching students how to develop compelling value propositions, establish sustainable business models, achieve financial stability and create market-ready products. It also offers hands-on experience, real-world application, expert masterclasses, mentorship access and a global jury helping transform a good idea into a high-potential startup opportunity.

In addition to the AI copilot, the upgraded version of Ignite enhances user experience with a new design scheme enabling easier onboarding, auto-enrolment to cohorts and improved course structures. Institutions joining the Ignite programme from March 2024 will gain first-hand experience of this cutting-edge feature, while all institutions will be upgraded to the new programme starting July 2024.