Dr. B. L. Lakshmi Meera

Meera is a dynamic catalyst for innovation and entrepreneurship with a wealth of experience spanning technology, business, entrepreneurship, manufacturing, and research. With over two decades of diverse expertise, she has uncovered a profound insight—the vast innovative potential and technological prowess within the youth of the nation remain largely untapped.

Her interests span a wide spectrum, from designing programs and processes that cultivate a dynamic and sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem to formulating transformative policies and programs for institutions, industry, and government.

Her passion lies in cultivating robust relationships and expansive networks across the country to actualise her vision of scaling the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem for transformative growth. At present, she spearheads the design, operations, and overall execution of Innovation Products, Projects, and Programs at Forge. In this pivotal role, she leads the implementation of a portfolio of innovation programs – exemplary initiatives that unite academia, industry, and government in an open-innovation platform.