Leadership

The People Behind Innoscale

Our founders, leadership team, and board of advisors bring together experience from enterprise technology, public policy, academic research, healthcare, and social entrepreneurship.

Leadership Team

Trustees & CXOs

The founders and executives who built Innoscale from conviction — and continue to lead it with purpose.

Shishir Miglani
Shishir Miglani
Trustee & Founder
Shishir brings 20+ years of experience as a serial entrepreneur and technology advocate, driven by the belief that technology can transform human lives in unprecedented ways. He runs a series of government recognised incubators and accelerators across 7 Indian states, empowering innovation and growth.
Shishir Miglani
Shishir Miglani
Founder & CEO
Shishir founded Innoscale Global Foundation with a vision to bridge intelligence and sustainable progress across Bharat. With deep experience in technology and social enterprise, he leads the foundation's strategic direction and hub network.
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Shishir Miglani
Trustee
Shishir Miglani believes that the most important infrastructure any nation can build is not digital — it is human. That belief is the foundation of Innoscale Global Foundation, the DPIIT-recognised national startup incubator he built from a conviction that entrepreneurial talent in India is not concentrated in its metro cities — it is buried in them. Spread across five states, operating on university campuses in tier 2 and tier 3 cities that venture capital has consistently overlooked, Innoscale has mentored over 100 founders, incubated companies that have earned national recognition including appearances on Shark Tank India, and created India's first state-level startup acceleration initiative in Uttar Pradesh.
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Amit Mishra
Trustee
With over 20 years of experience at the intersection of entrepreneurship, technology, and venture capital, Amit Mishra is a seasoned connector and ecosystem enabler.
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Priya Sharma
Co-Founder & COO
Priya leads operations, cohort management, and the mentor network across all six Innoscale hubs. She brings a decade of experience in programme design and startup ecosystem building.
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Amit Mishra
Trustee
With over 20 years of experience at the intersection of entrepreneurship, technology, and venture capital, Amit Mishra is a seasoned connector and ecosystem enabler. Amit has played a critical role in enabling India market entry for global companies such as F6S and Sansan, and advises government bodies on startup policies and innovation frameworks. He has been featured as a TEDx speaker and has contributed strategically to popular startup reality TV shows in India. With deep relationships across VCs, accelerators, and policy-makers, Amit helps AI startups sharpen their branding, refine GTM strategies, and unlock growth opportunities.
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Anil Taneja
Strategic Advisor | IC Member | AIF Partner
Bridging the Gap between Service-Driven Models & IP-Ownership for India's Next-Gen Ventures. Angel/VC/PE/Debt syndication | SME/Corporate consulting | Policy & Govt Relationships.
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Aditya Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO
Aditya leads technology strategy and digital infrastructure at Innoscale. He has over a decade of experience in enterprise technology across Delhi NCR.
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Monika Miglani
Trustee
Monika Miglani is the kind of person who turns conviction into action — quietly, consistently, and without waiting for applause. As one of the founding pillars of Prestige, Monika brought something that institutions rarely have at the start — a genuine belief that a woman's potential is not defined by where she was born or what opportunities came her way, but by what she is equipped to do. That belief has shaped everything she has built since.
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Kapil Kanekar
CEO
A seasoned startup ecosystem enabler and innovation catalyst with 14+ years of experience driving sustainable growth through incubators, accelerators, and entrepreneurship programs.
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Ravi Menon
Head of Investments
Ravi manages Innoscale's investment relationships, investor syndication, and portfolio oversight across all focus sectors.
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Kapil Kanekar
CEO
A startup ecosystem leader with 14+ years of experience in incubation, acceleration, and entrepreneurship development. Skilled in designing and executing government-backed innovation programs, stakeholder partnerships, and startup growth initiatives. Proven track record of building high-impact collaborations across government, academia, corporates, and development agencies. Passionate about empowering startups, fostering innovation, and driving sustainable economic growth, particularly in emerging regions.
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Swapnil Singh
Incubation Manager
Curiosity. Connection. Growth. Think of me as a tech-world detective. I love piecing together the perfect match of people and their dream jobs.
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Nandini Verma
Head of Programmes
Nandini designs and executes Innoscale's incubation programmes, cohort curricula, and mentor engagement frameworks.
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Satyam Prajapati
Incubation Associate
My role is to bridge innovation, execution, and impact — by evaluating high-potential startups and designing ecosystem partnerships, driving programs, and helping founders scale faster.
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Arjun Tiwari
Head of Partnerships
Arjun drives corporate, government, and academic partnerships for Innoscale, building the ecosystem that surrounds and supports every cohort.
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Snehal Kumar
Trainee
A passionate young professional committed to supporting Innoscale's incubation programmes and helping startups navigate their early-stage journey.
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Sneha Iyer
Head of Impact & Research
Sneha leads impact measurement, research programmes, and Innoscale's knowledge publications across all six technology domains.
Governance

Board of Advisors

Our Board of Advisors provides governance oversight and strategic guidance — comprising government nominees, industry leaders, academics, and civil society representatives. Recommended composition: 2 government nominees, 2 industry leaders, 1 academic, 1 civil society representative.

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Dr. V. Prakash
Chairperson
Former Secretary, Department of Science & Technology, GoI. 35 years in science policy and innovation governance.
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Dr. V. Prakash
Chairperson
Former Secretary, Department of Science & Technology, GoI. 35 years in science policy and innovation governance.
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Prof. Meena Singh
Board Member
Professor of Entrepreneurship, IIM Lucknow. Research focus: rural innovation ecosystems and startup policy.
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Prof. Meena Singh
Board Member
Professor of Entrepreneurship, IIM Lucknow. Research focus: rural innovation ecosystems and startup policy.
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Ajay Rao
Board Member
Managing Director, Zenith Capital Partners. 25 years in early-stage venture and PE across healthcare, agri, and technology.
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Ajay Rao
Board Member
Managing Director, Zenith Capital Partners. 25 years in early-stage venture and PE across healthcare, agri, and technology.
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Sunita Pillai
Board Member
Former IAS (UP Cadre). Led digital agriculture initiatives for NABARD. Currently advisor to two state governments on innovation policy.
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Sunita Pillai
Board Member
Former IAS (UP Cadre). Led digital agriculture initiatives for NABARD. Currently advisor to two state governments on innovation policy.
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Dr. Deepak Khanna
Board Member
Director, AIIMS Rishikesh. Leads Innoscale's health innovation governance and clinical validation oversight.
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Dr. Deepak Khanna
Board Member
Director, AIIMS Rishikesh. Leads Innoscale's health innovation governance and clinical validation oversight.
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Pradeep Gupta
Board Member
Founder, TechBridge Group. Serial entrepreneur with 3 exits across B2B SaaS and industrial IoT.
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Pradeep Gupta
Board Member
Founder, TechBridge Group. Serial entrepreneur with 3 exits across B2B SaaS and industrial IoT.
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Rekha Chandra
Board Member
CEO, National Foundation for India. 20 years in civil society, impact measurement, and foundation governance.
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Rekha Chandra
Board Member
CEO, National Foundation for India. 20 years in civil society, impact measurement, and foundation governance.
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Vice Adm. B. Rao (Retd.)
Advisory Board
Former Vice Admiral, Indian Navy. Strategic advisor for Innoscale's Defence Tech programmes and national security-linked innovation.
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Vice Adm. B. Rao (Retd.)
Advisory Board
Former Vice Admiral, Indian Navy. Strategic advisor for Innoscale's Defence Tech programmes and national security-linked innovation.
Advisory Network

Domain Advisors

Sector experts who guide our programme design, mentor cohort founders, and open doors that would otherwise take years to reach.

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Dr. Ananya Gupta
Chief Medical Officer, Aakash Hospital · Clinical validation advisor, Med Tech programme
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Dr. Ananya Gupta
Chief Medical Officer, Aakash Hospital · Clinical validation advisor, Med Tech programme
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Sanjeev Kumar
Director, iDEX · Strategic advisor, Defence Tech programme
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Sanjeev Kumar
Director, iDEX · Strategic advisor, Defence Tech programme
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Prof. Madhuri Rao
Dean, IIT Delhi School of Public Policy · Research programme design advisor
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Prof. Madhuri Rao
Dean, IIT Delhi School of Public Policy · Research programme design advisor
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T. Natarajan
Partner, NABARD Consultancy · Agri-fintech and rural innovation advisor
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T. Natarajan
Partner, NABARD Consultancy · Agri-fintech and rural innovation advisor
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Lt. Col. L. Prasad (Retd.)
Ex-DRDO Principal Scientist · Technology readiness and dual-use IP advisor
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Lt. Col. L. Prasad (Retd.)
Ex-DRDO Principal Scientist · Technology readiness and dual-use IP advisor
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Fatima Hussain
CEO, NFDI Guwahati · Textile innovation and Northeast India ecosystem advisor
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Fatima Hussain
CEO, NFDI Guwahati · Textile innovation and Northeast India ecosystem advisor
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Rajesh Kumar
Startup India, DPIIT · Policy navigation and government programme advisor
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Rajesh Kumar
Startup India, DPIIT · Policy navigation and government programme advisor
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Dr. Asha Singh
ASER Centre, Pratham · Education assessment and learning outcomes advisor
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Dr. Asha Singh
ASER Centre, Pratham · Education assessment and learning outcomes advisor
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Parveen Mehta
Managing Partner, CleanTech Capital · Sustainability and climate finance advisor
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Parveen Mehta
Managing Partner, CleanTech Capital · Sustainability and climate finance advisor
Executive Team

The People Who Build It Every Day

Our on-ground team driving incubation, founder support, and programme execution across every hub.

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Swapnil Singh
Incubation Manager
A startup ecosystem professional with 6+ years of experience supporting innovation through incubators, accelerators, and government initiatives. Closely working with startups to help them access mentorship, funding, and the right partnerships to grow. Passionate about building platforms that turn promising ideas into scalable, real-world ventures.
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Jhilmil Verma
Incubation Manager Associate
Startup ecosystem and business operations leader specialising in incubation, strategic program management, and organisational growth. Has supported 50+ startups and led the execution of government-backed entrepreneurship initiatives. Combines expertise in finance, operations, and stakeholder management with a passion for building innovation-driven ecosystems.
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Satyam Prajapati
Incubation Associate
Driving startup incubation, ecosystem partnerships, and innovation programs. Experienced in stakeholder engagement, founder support, program execution, and building collaborations that enable startup growth and strengthen the innovation ecosystem.
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