Join MSME Experts

Share What You Know. Shape What's Next.

India SME Forum and MSME Experts are inviting professionals, trainers, consultants, and subject matter experts across India to join our network and help MSMEs grow.

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Who We're Looking For

Accomplished Professionals, Across Every Sector

Accomplished professionals, entrepreneurs, academicians, and domain experts across all sectors and states — from finance and compliance to marketing, exports, technology, and operations.

If you've built, run, or advised businesses and have practical knowledge to share, there's a place for you in the network.

Eligibility

What We Look For

  • Meaningful professional, entrepreneurial, or academic experience in your domain
  • A demonstrated track record in your sector — industry, government, academia, or entrepreneurship
  • Willingness to engage with MSMEs through mentoring, training, or consulting
  • Based in India, or working closely with the Indian MSME ecosystem
  • Alignment with our mission to make practical expertise accessible to every enterprise
Why Join

What You Gain as a Network Expert

Voluntary Engagement

Mentor entrepreneurs as a passion project, on your own schedule, with complete flexibility.

Paid Consulting

Take on paid advisory engagements for MSMEs that need sustained, professional support.

Training Opportunities

Deliver structured training programs in your area of expertise to entrepreneurs nationwide.

National Network

Be part of a distributed community working across 28 states and union territories.

Impact on MSMEs

See the direct, measurable outcome of your guidance on real, growing businesses.

Recognition & Community

Be recognised as part of India SME Forum's trusted, national expert network.

How You Can Engage

Two Ways to Contribute

Voluntary

As a hobby or passion project — mentor and guide with no financial engagement either way.

Professional

As a paid consulting or training engagement, matched to your expertise and availability.

What's Involved

A Simple, Guided Process

Complete the empanelment form with your background details, area of expertise, state, and preferred mode of engagement. Our team will connect with you to match you with the right opportunities.

Complete the Empanelment Form
Empanelment Form

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