Speaker

Dr. Neha Sharma, Founder & Director, Accelerate India is a seasoned professional with over fifteen years of experience in entrepreneurship, research, business consulting, and management. As the former CEO of CrAdLE at EDII, she has worked closely with stakeholders, including startups, academia, researchers, and policymakers, to cultivate and enhance the startup ecosystem. Recognized among India’s Top 100 Women Leaders in Entrepreneurship by GlantorX and Zee News in 2022, Neha holds a Doctorate in Entrepreneurship from EDII and is a Certified Design Thinking Practitioner. She has a track record of mentoring businesses, organizing training programs, and serving as a visiting faculty member for MBA programs.

Neha’s contributions extend to her role in nurturing deeptech startups at the NASSCOM Center of Excellence, where she facilitated co-creation initiatives and strengthened the Industry 4.0 research segment. Throughout her career, she has excelled in diverse roles across various industries, including government, multinational corporations, technology startups, and leading industry associations.