Hexaware Technologies has announced a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnership with Ashoka Innovators for the Public (India). This collaboration will provide financial support, leadership training, and global exposure to two selected social entrepreneurs in India. The initiative aims to empower individuals addressing complex societal challenges and foster a new generation of changemakers. This partnership underscores Hexaware’s commitment to contributing to society beyond its core business operations.
Hexaware Technologies Partners with Ashoka Innovators
Hexaware Technologies, an Al-first digital and IT services company, has officially launched a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnership with Ashoka Innovators for the Public (India). The announcement, dated August 25, 2026, details Hexaware’s commitment to supporting social entrepreneurs who are dedicated to addressing complex societal issues.
Empowering Social Entrepreneurs
Through this collaboration, Hexaware will extend grant support to Ashoka for two social entrepreneurs identified via Ashoka’s rigorous fellowship selection process in India. These fellowship stipends are designed to enable the selected fellows to fully dedicate their efforts to developing and scaling sustainable solutions for long-term social impact. Ashoka’s selection process evaluates the originality of ideas, entrepreneurial capabilities, and the potential of candidates to drive systemic change.
The Ashoka Fellowship provides recipients with leadership development, strategic guidance, peer-learning opportunities, and access to a global network of social entrepreneurs and collaborators. Dr. Ramya Kannan, Vice President & Head – CSR at Hexaware, stated, “At Hexaware, we believe businesses have a role to play in contributing to society beyond technology and operations. Through our CSR initiatives, we support efforts that create opportunities and help strengthen communities.”
Strengthening Changemakers
Dr. Shruti Nair, Leader, Ashoka Innovators for the Public, India, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, noting, “We are delighted to partner with Hexaware in supporting social entrepreneurs at pivotal moments in their journeys. The Ashoka Fellowship provides leaders with the freedom, network, and strategic support they need to scale their ideas and create lasting change.” This initiative aims to nurture a new generation of changemakers working towards an ‘Everyone a Changemaker’ world.
About the Organizations
Hexaware is a global technology and business process services company focused on enabling digital transformation for enterprises worldwide. Ashoka is recognized as one of the largest networks of social entrepreneurs globally, dedicated to identifying and supporting individuals with innovative ideas to create social change.
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