HCLTech, Pearson India, and MeitY Startup Hub Launch ARISE FOR YOU™, India's Largest Student Entrepreneurship Movement
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 initiative is a pan-India innovation and entrepreneurship challenge designed to discover, nurture and elevate the next generation of student entrepreneurs. Over 150,000 students are expected to participate across 3,000+ campuses, culminating in a grand national finale on March 12-13, 2026. The initiative is supported by MeitY Startup Hub, which brings its innovation ecosystem and 62+ hubs to mentor and counsel participants. Pearson India provides the Entrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB) certification and learning content, while Thought Pencil leads the marketing and outreach efforts.
Key Highlights
- HCLTech, Pearson India, and MeitY Startup Hub launch ARISE FOR YOU™, India’s largest student entrepreneurship movement.
- The initiative is expected to have over 150,000 students participating from 3,000+ campuses.
- The initiative aligns with India’s vision for inclusive innovation and sustainable development.
- Pearson India provides the Entrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB) certification and learning content.
- The initiative is supported by MeitY Startup Hub, which brings its innovation ecosystem and 62+ hubs to mentor and counsel participants.