Share on The Indian government has recognised 41,061 startups as of December 23, 2020, according to the Economic Survey 2020-21. The country houses 38 unicorns, 200+ accelerators and incubators, 1,450+ active investors and a huge network of mentors and platforms helping startups grow and scale. However, there is still a dearth of platforms that make all resources accessible at one place, for startups and investors that invest primarily at the idea stage. Wadhwani Foundation aims to change that. Launched in 2000, the Bengaluru-based global not-for-profit organisation aims to become a catalyst with its initiative, Wadhwani Venture Fastrack (VFT). The foundation aims to accelerate economic development in emerging economies by driving job creation through “large-scale initiatives in entrepreneurship, small business growth, innovation, and skilling”.