From developing low-cost biotech diagnostics and solar-powered fridges to mentoring startups across agri-tech, clean energy, and rural healthcare, Dr. Shivakiran Makam has spent over a decade enabling purpose-driven innovation in Bharat. As former CEO of AIC-SKU and founder of multiple incubation initiatives, he has worked at the intersection of science, policy, and entrepreneurship—helping first-gen founders in small towns build scalable, sustainable ventures. Today, he shapes innovation strategy at HCG, advises national policy bodies, and bridges cutting-edge research with real-world impact.
