Hexaware and Ashoka Innovators Partner to Support Social Entrepreneurs in India
New Delhi, August 26, 2026: Hexaware Technologies [NSE: HEXT], an AI-first digital and IT services company, has announced a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnership with Ashoka Innovators for the Public (India), a non-profit organisation supporting social entrepreneurs working on complex societal challenges.
Under the partnership, Hexaware will provide grant support to Ashoka for two social entrepreneurs selected through Ashoka’s Fellowship process in India. The fellowship stipends are intended to enable the selected Fellows to dedicate their time to developing and expanding solutions aimed at creating long-term social change.
Ashoka identifies social entrepreneurs through a selection process that assesses the originality of their ideas, entrepreneurial qualities and potential to address systemic challenges. Its Fellowship provides selected Fellows with leadership development, strategic guidance, peer-learning opportunities and access to a global network of social entrepreneurs and collaborators.
“At Hexaware, we believe businesses have a role to play in contributing to society beyond technology and operations,” said Dr. Ramya Kannan, Vice President & Head – CSR, Hexaware. “Through our CSR initiatives, we support efforts that create opportunities and help strengthen communities. Our partnership with Ashoka allows us to stand behind social entrepreneurs who are working to build solutions that benefit people and society.”
Dr. Shruti Nair, Leader, Ashoka Innovators for the Public, India, said, “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. Along with these Ashoka Fellows, we hope to strengthen a new generation of changemakers working to build an ‘Everyone a Changemaker’ world.”
The partnership brings together Hexaware’s CSR efforts and Ashoka’s experience in supporting social innovation, with the focus on providing financial support, leadership development and wider networks to selected social entrepreneurs.
