Asha in Davos 2023


Makerfest

Makerfest Ahmedabad 2018

Makerfest, which was started by the Motwani Jadeja Foundation (MJF) as an annual event attracting makers and tinkerers.

Makerfest Kerala 2018

Initiated by Kerala Startup Mission and MJF to nurture a maker culture in the new generation. It was the largest congregation of industrious youth in Kerala.

Makerfest Ahmedabad 2018

Launched by the foundation as an annual event, attracting makers, artists, and tinkerers to develop a great maker community combining science, arts, and technology.


MITLI

Launch of Motwani Institute for Thought Leadership in Innovation

The foundation launched MITLI at the World Economic Forum in Davos 2021 to attract global investors for the Indian market by bringing together influential global thought leaders, academics, and heads of state.

Ray of Hope for Indian Startups

A great opportunity for Indian startups and the global economy to receive the much-needed impetus. The foundation transforms dreams and business plans into reality.

Addressing Global Challenges

The foundation is spearheading India’s contribution in addressing global challenges. The foundation endeavors to transform the world through innovation, technology, and a human-centric approach.


MJF Arts

Inaugural Edition Of The Motwani Jadeja Art Prize

An unprecedented step forward for Indian art, the inaugural edition of the Motwani Jadeja Art Prize will support an Indian woman artist with a USD 63,000 prize

The Motwani Jadeja Art Prize, Supported By India Art Fair

India Art Fair announces a powerful partnership with the Motwani Jadeja Family Foundation (MJF) to announce a brand new artist prize, the largest in South Asia.

‘Gangbusters’ domestic economy sees prices rise at India Art Fair

The region’s previous art market boom and bust has some at the New Delhi event questioning whether this new wave can be sustained


MJF Fellows

Supporting excellence in Sports

MJF Grants supports sportspersons with larger vision. Sandhya Goli’s dream is to be a chess grandmaster and open a chess academy for underprivileged children. MJF supports her to realize this dream.

Girlscript Foundation

Thanks to Girlscript Foundation, women are scripting the future of technology. MJF Fellow Anubha Maneshwar, the founding director of this non-profit organization is committed to supporting and educating women in technology.

Playgrounds For Marginalized Children

Anthill Creation, founded by MJF Fellow Pooja Rai, believes in tiring out the children with happiness at play. 283 playgrounds have been built for marginalized children across India by only using tires.


RC Fellows

Obviously AI: Simplifying building AI models

Anyone can build and run AI models. Obviously, that’s what RC Fellow Nirman Dave, Founder, Obviously AI implemented. With a No-Code AI tool, one can quickly do the needful without writing code.

Cradlewise: Smart Cradles for Smart Families

Cribbing is the smart thing thanks to RC Fellow Radhika Patil, co-founder, Cradlewise Inc. A smart crib for babies from birth to 24 months Cradlewise provides uninterrupted quality sleep for toddlers.

LettuceBee Kids: Serving the Underserved

RC Fellow Sarah Adeel founded LettuceBee Kids to support and educate underserved children while economically empowering their mothers. This was conceptualized after research on the impact of design and technology on human connection.


RC Scholars

Battles of the Maratha Empire

Chhatrapati Shivaji, founder of the Maratha Empire challenged the powerful Mughal dynasty. ‘Battles of the Maratha Empire’ by RC Scholar Aneesh Gokhale, provides interesting insights into the battles fought by the great Marathas.

The Origin of the Homo Sapiens Species

RC Scholar Aabhas Maldahiyar investigates if the Homo Sapiens were really out of Africa? This theory is being questioned after significant discoveries. The absence of fossil remains on the path to South Asia raises serious doubts.

Tamil Epic’s Link to the Goddess

RC Scholar Aravindan Neelakandan indicates how the Tamil epic Silappadikaram draws references from the Sahasranama composed 100-200 years before the Silappadikaram.


MJHC Fellows

Hindu Chaplaincy Education Receives Major Boost from MJF

Hindu Chaplaincy receives a major boost with MJF Fellowships awarded to scholars in the HCI-GTU Program. After the training, the spiritual caregivers will serve at universities, hospitals, and inter-religious environments.

The Collaborating Partner: Graduate Theological Union

Graduate Theological Union is the most comprehensive center for the graduate study of religion in North America. GTU educates innovative leaders for the academy, religious organizations, and the non-profit sector.

The Collaborating Partner: Hindu Community Institute (HCI)

Hindu Community Institute is the first-of-its-kind service-learning institution designed for the global Hindu diaspora. Founded to develop much-needed community service solutions, it provides a strong platform based on Hindu tradition.