World Association for Small and Medium Enterprises

World Association for Small and Medium Enterprises World Association for Small and Medium Enterprises – a global non-profit policy advocacy organizat

World Association for Small and Medium Enterprises – a global non-profit policy advocacy organization for MSME'S headquartered at Noida, India

“Celebrating the bonds that unite us, the trust that strengthens us, and the togetherness that inspires us.”— WASME ❤️
28/08/2026

“Celebrating the bonds that unite us, the trust that strengthens us, and the togetherness that inspires us.”
— WASME

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Celebrating Cinema, Creativity & Collaboration 🎬✨WASME (World Association for Small and Medium Enterprises) was honoured...
27/08/2026

Celebrating Cinema, Creativity & Collaboration 🎬✨

WASME (World Association for Small and Medium Enterprises) was honoured to be part of the Inaugural Ceremony of the Jagran Film Festival – Delhi Chapter 2026, held at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.

Representing WASME, Ms Dimple Arora, Event Manager & Advisor, WASME, attended the celebration and had the opportunity to engage with distinguished guests, including Ruxandra Ciocanelea, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Romania to India.

The evening brought together cinema, storytelling, culture and creative excellence, highlighting the growing potential of India’s Media & Entertainment and Creative Economy.

WASME remains committed to building meaningful bridges across sectors and fostering collaborations that empower MSMEs, creative enterprises and India’s wider entrepreneurial ecosystem.

25/08/2026

🌍 Sustainable Development & Business Excellence 🌍

Excited to share that WASME (World Association for Small and Medium Enterprises) is hosting a landmark event:

📅 Wednesday, 26 August 2026 📍 UNESCO Auditorium, UNESCO House, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi

Theme: "Advancing the SDGs through Innovation, Inclusion and Enterprise Excellence"

This event brings together an incredible lineup of thought leaders, policymakers, and industry pioneers to explore how MSMEs can drive sustainable, inclusive growth in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

🎤 Esteemed Guests & Speakers include: ✅ Benno Boer – Programme Specialist, Natural Sciences, UNESCO ✅ Amb. Prof. (Dr.) Kheswar Chandan Jankee – President, WASME ✅ Neha Midha – National Programme Officer, UNESCO ✅ CA (Dr.) Sanjeev Kumar Singhal – Central Council Member, ICAI ✅ Ram Boojh – Former UNESCO, Founder, Mobius Foundation
..and many more distinguished leaders from academia, industry, and enterprise development!

🤝 Supporting Partners: World Development Corporation | Heylin Spark | Anaika Global

Join us for a day of powerful conversations on innovation, inclusion, and enterprise-led sustainability. Let's come together to shape a future where business growth and global goals go hand in hand. 🌱

🌍 World Entrepreneurs’ Day | 21 AugustOn World Entrepreneurs’ Day, WASME celebrates the visionaries who dare to dream, i...
21/08/2026

🌍 World Entrepreneurs’ Day | 21 August

On World Entrepreneurs’ Day, WASME celebrates the visionaries who dare to dream, innovate, create and build a better future.

Entrepreneurs are not just business builders — they are job creators, problem solvers, innovators and catalysts for economic growth.

From local enterprises to global ventures, every entrepreneurial journey contributes to stronger communities and a more resilient economy.

WASME salutes entrepreneurs everywhere who turn ideas into impact and challenges into opportunities.

🚀 Dream. Innovate. Build. Lead.

Happy World Entrepreneurs’ Day!

18/08/2026

🌍 GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS EXCELLENCE

Advancing the SDGs through Innovation, Inclusion & Enterprise Excellence

The future of sustainable development depends on bold ideas, responsible leadership and collaborative action.

WASME invites industry leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, innovators and sustainability champions to a high-level global conference focused on turning the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into meaningful business and societal impact.

📅 26 August 2026 | Wednesday
🕤 09:30 AM – 05:30 PM IST
📍 UNESCO Auditorium, UNESCO House, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi

What to Expect:
🔹 Insightful dialogues with global leaders
🔹 Strategic networking & collaboration opportunities
🔹 Excellence Awards & global recognition
🔹 Innovation & enterprise showcases
🔹 Ideas and partnerships driving sustainable growth

🌐 Only 100–110 select global leaders and changemakers will be part of this exclusive gathering.

Be part of the conversation. Be part of the change.

👉 Register Now: https://forms.gle/yr1JQFFyEFvQPEqE8

🌐 www.wasmeinfo.org

18/08/2026

3 things nobody tells a woman before she registers her first MSME:

1️⃣ The scheme you qualify for probably already exists.
Collateral-free credit. A 3% procurement reservation on government purchases. Concessional loans built specifically for women-led enterprises.
Most women entrepreneurs never claim them — not because they're ineligible, but because nobody walked them through the form.

2️⃣ Your biggest competitor isn't another business. It's invisibility.
You can have the best product in your category and still lose to a seller who simply showed up on the right platform, with the right certification, at the right time.

3️⃣ Mentorship isn't a nice-to-have. It's the difference between one good year and ten.
The entrepreneurs who last aren't the ones who never struggled. They're the ones who had someone to call when they did.

At WASME, we spend our time closing exactly these three gaps — connecting women-led MSMEs directly to the ministries, financial institutions, and mentors who can turn eligibility into an actual outcome.

Because "empowering women" shouldn't be a tagline. It should be a phone number that gets answered.

If you're building something and don't know where to start — start with us.

🇹🇩🤝🇮🇳 WASME Strengthens Global Ties at Chad's Independence Day Celebration!WASME was honoured to join the celebrations m...
17/08/2026

🇹🇩🤝🇮🇳 WASME Strengthens Global Ties at Chad's Independence Day Celebration!

WASME was honoured to join the celebrations marking the **66th Independence Day of the Republic of Chad**, hosted by **H.E. Mrs. Ildjima Badda Mallot, Ambassador of the Republic of Chad to India**, at the Hyatt Regency, New Delhi.

Representing WASME at this distinguished diplomatic gathering were:

🎙️ Dr. Sanjiv Layek, Executive Secretary, WASME
🎗️ Ms. Dimple Arora, Advisor & Event Manager, WASME

The evening brought together ambassadors, diplomats, and business leaders from across the world — a true reflection of the spirit of international friendship and cooperation that WASME has championed for over 45 years through its global MSME network spanning **100+ countries.

Moments like these reaffirm WASME's commitment to building bridges between nations — connecting economies, cultures, and opportunities for the world's small and medium enterprises.

Congratulations to the people of Chad on this momentous occasion!

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15/08/2026

🇮🇳 Happy Independence Day 2026 🇮🇳

This Independence Day, WASME celebrates the spirit of freedom, enterprise and innovation that continues to shape a stronger and more self-reliant India.

Let us empower our MSMEs, entrepreneurs and young innovators to create opportunities, drive inclusive growth and contribute to the nation’s progress.

Together, let us build an India that is Atmanirbhar, inclusive, innovative and globally competitive.

🇮🇳 Jai Hind!

World Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (WASME)

International Youth Day 2026 🌍✨Empowering Young Minds. Inspiring Global Change.On International Youth Day, WASME celebra...
12/08/2026

International Youth Day 2026 🌍✨

Empowering Young Minds. Inspiring Global Change.

On International Youth Day, WASME celebrates the energy, creativity and determination of young people who are shaping a more innovative, inclusive and sustainable future.

Young entrepreneurs, innovators and changemakers are not just the leaders of tomorrow — they are creating solutions today.

At WASME, we remain committed to supporting youth through entrepreneurship, skills development, innovation, mentorship and meaningful opportunities to turn ideas into impact.

Let us empower the next generation to Dream. Innovate. Lead.

🌱 Invest in Youth. Invest in the Future.

Happy International Youth Day 2026!

11/08/2026

🌸 EMPOWERING HER ENTERPRISE: WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP – UDYAM SHAKTI 🌸
Finance, Market Access & Mentorship for Women-led MSMEs in Delhi NCR

At WASME, we believe that the future of MSMEs is being shaped by the vision, resilience and leadership of women entrepreneurs. As we come together tomorrow, we are proud to celebrate and strengthen that spirit of enterprise.

📅 Wednesday, 12 August 2026
🕝 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 WASME International Secretariat, Plot No. 4, Sector 16A, Film City, Noida

We are honoured to welcome an exceptional gathering of distinguished leaders and changemakers:

🎗️ Chief Guest: H.E. Ms Nadeska Cuthbert, Ambassador of the Republic of Nicaragua to the Republic of India

🎗️ Guest of Honour: Dr R.K. Bharti, Director, MSME-DFO, Ministry of MSME, Government of India

The programme will also feature an esteemed panel of leaders, entrepreneurs, advisors, mentors and experts representing finance, sustainability, law, media and academia, including Smt Poonam Chainani (SIDBI), CMA Madhuri Kashyap, Prof. Tanu Jindal (Amity), Dr Arti Khosla (TEDx Speaker), Dr Ruby Makhija, Mrs Madhu Talwar, Lt Dr Yashodhara Raj, Rani Patel, and many other inspiring women leaders creating meaningful impact across sectors.

The session will focus on the critical priorities shaping the growth of women-led MSMEs:

🔹 Access to Finance
🔹 Market Linkages & Opportunities
🔹 Mentorship & Business Guidance
🔹 Policy and Institutional Support
🔹 Sustainable Enterprise Development

By bringing together policymakers, financial institutions, industry experts, entrepreneurs and mentors, Udyam Shakti aims to facilitate meaningful dialogue, strengthen connections and create practical pathways for the growth of women-led enterprises.

When women-led businesses grow, families, communities and economies grow with them.

Join WASME in advancing a stronger, more inclusive and empowered ecosystem for women entrepreneurs.

WASME – Serving MSMEs Globally.

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WASME House Plot No. 4, Institutional Area, Sector – 16A
Noida
201301

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

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