New Delhi [India], May 7: Entrepreneurs and business leaders across South Asia are being urged to submit their applications soon for theย Seed Transformation Programย offered by the Stanford Graduate School of Business, as the final deadline approaches onย 1 June 2026.
The 10-month leadership program, delivered by Stanford Seed, a Stanford Graduate School of Business institute, ย is designed specifically for CEOs and founders of growth-stage companies seeking to scale their businesses, strengthen leadership capabilities, and drive long-term economic and social impact in emerging markets.
The Seed Transformation Program is designed for founders and senior leaders of established companies with annual revenues betweenย USD 300,000 and USD 15 millionย (approximatelyย INR 2.7 crore to INR 135 crore). Through a blend of in-person classroom sessions, online modules, practical workshops, and peer learning, participants gain access to proven business frameworks and tools developed at Stanford Graduate School of Business.
As part of the program, entrepreneurs continue to run their businesses while applying the lessons directly to real operational challenges. The curriculum focuses onย strategic clarity, financial discipline, leadership development, and execution excellence. Participants also attendย two intensive in-person learning weeks inย Chennai, providing opportunities for collaboration with fellow entrepreneurs and guidance from Stanford faculty and experienced facilitators.
Since its launch, Stanford Seed has partnered withย more than 2,700 entrepreneurs across Africa, South Asia, and Indonesia. ย Past participants of the program have collectively securedย over USD 2 billion in capitalย and contributedย USD 1.7 billion in additional revenueย to their local economies after completing the program.
Participants receive a certificate from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and become members of theย Seed Transformation Network, gaining long-term access to global peers, Stanford Seed resources, and continued learning opportunities.
โAs the application deadline approaches, we encourage founders and CEOs across South Asia to apply for the Seed Transformation Program,โ saidย Harish Arnezath, Regional Director, South Asia. โEntrepreneurs gain practical tools, global insights, and a strong peer network to help scale their businesses and create lasting impact.โ
Stanford Seed is hostingย in-person information sessions across multiple cities in South Asia from March until Mayย , where founders can hear from past participants , meet the Seed team, and explore how the program can help scale their businesses.
Theย application deadline is set for 1 June 2026.ย To learn more, register for an information session, or apply, visitย http://stanfordseed.co/IPRย
About Stanford Seed
Stanford Seed is an initiative of Stanford Graduate School of Business that partners with entrepreneurs in emerging markets across Africa, Indonesia, and South Asia to build thriving enterprises that transform lives. Through world-class business training and ongoing support, Seed helps founders and CEOs increase revenues, create jobs, and positively impact their communities.
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