HCLTech, Pearson India, and MeitY Startup Hub Launch ARISE FOR YOU, India’s Largest Student Entrepreneurship Movement
Chennai: HCLTech, Pearson India, and MeitY Startup Hub have joined forces to launch ARISE FOR YOU, a transformative national initiative aimed at igniting the entrepreneurial spirit among India’s youth. The pan-India innovation and entrepreneurship challenge is designed to discover, nurture, and elevate the next generation of student entrepreneurs.
Key Features of the Initiative
- Participation: Over 150,000 students are expected to participate across 3,000+ campuses, culminating in a grand national finale on March 12-13, 2026.
- Mentorship: Participants will gain access to mentorship from industry leaders and startup influencers, as well as micro-credentials, national recognition, and career acceleration opportunities.
- Certification: Pearson’s globally recognized ESB (Entrepreneurship and Small Business) Certification will be offered to participants.
- Prizes: Winners will receive grants up to ₹10 lakhs, incubation opportunities, and national media coverage.
Objective and Impact
The initiative aims to support India’s vision for inclusive innovation and sustainable development, aligning with the Viksit Bharat Mission and strengthening the nation’s innovation pipeline. By spotlighting ideas from Tier 2/3 cities and promoting entrepreneurship across disciplines, ARISE FOR YOU seeks to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs and drive innovation in the country.
Srimathi Shivashankar, Corporate Vice President and Business Head – EdTech Services, HCLTech, said, “ARISE FOR YOU isn’t just a contest—it’s a catalyst. It’s about igniting the dreams of students with passion but lacking the platform.”
Vinay Swamy, Country Head, Pearson India, added, “At Pearson India, we believe that entrepreneurship is not just about business creation—it’s about empowering the youth, to emerge as solution drivers for our India’s present and future.”
Dr. Panneerselvam Madanagopal, CEO, MeitY Startup Hub, said, “ARISE FOR YOU is more than a competition—it’s a platform to ignite a problem-solving mindset among India’s youth.”
