Empowering Enterprises.
Fueling Innovation.
Pravriddhi is a transformative initiative that unites premier Indian institutions, and enterprises to develop innovative solutions through strategic partnerships and cutting-edge R&D.
To partner with enterprises in advanced research and product development. Pravriddhi identifies key R&D gaps and high-growth technologies, inviting collaboration with enterprises, investors, and institutions to drive innovation, product advancement, and a self-reliant India.
To drive India’s industrial and economic growth by fostering innovation, empowering enterprises, and enabling self-reliance through cutting-edge R&D and strategic partnerships.
→ Core Team
Discover the visionary leaders and experts driving Pravriddhi’s mission to accelerate innovation, empower businesses, and shape India’s global success story.

Prof B. Gurumoorthy
Director, FSID & Principal Investigator
Balan Gurumoorthy is a professor at Department of Design and Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru for the past 35 years. He is also the CEO of the Foundation for Science, Innovation and Development (FSID) at the Indian Institute of Science. Set up in 1991, FSID’s mission is to use the knowledge, infrastructure and talent within IISc to help businesses. FSID is now a Section 8 company.

Yogesh Pandit
Director, Product Acceleration
Yogesh is a seasoned business innovator with 23 years of experience in product lifecycle management across industries like HVAC, industrial, consumer electronics, life safety, automotive, and defence. He specializes in driving product strategies that align with market needs and dynamics and has five patents and two publications to his name.

Manjunatha Narashima Murthy
Accounts Manager
A result driven, self-motivated and resourceful finance professional having 15+ years of strong experience with a proven ability to provide key financial data, support and reporting to assist in key business decisions.

Parash Sharma
Program Manager
Parash is a seasoned Program Manager with 12+ years of experience driving impactful initiatives. Currently managing a product accelerator for Indian manufacturing, he has expertise in SAAS, product development, and government consulting.

Yamuna Bhagwat
Manager – Programs & Administration
Yamuna is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with over 16 years of experience in managing complex projects. With a background in Computer Science and certifications in Software Engineering and Analytics & Reporting, she excels in data analysis, financial tracking, and delivering actionable insights.

Namrata Sharma
Finance/Accounts Officer
Namrata is a Chartered Accountant with 7 years of corporate experience in taxation and financial planning. She specializes in budget formulation, variance analysis, internal control and fund flow management.

Sreenath Subramaniam
Technical Project Manager
With over 12 years of experience in manufacturing and engineering services, Sreenath leads initiatives that drive meaningful business transformation. With a foundation in mechanical engineering and strategic problem-solving, Sreenath delivers engineering solutions that align with and elevate business objectives.

Savya Shankar
Communications Associate
With over seven years of experience in PR and Communications, Savya Shankar brings expertise in media relations, internal and corporate communication, thought leadership development, and cross-functional collaboration.