From pioneering robotics in India to launching global lunar missions from Sydney, Sukruti Narayanan is redefining what it means to be a leader in the digital age. Discover how she is bridging the gap between access and ability, ensuring that the next generation of innovators doesn't just use technology, but masters it.
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education
About the Sukruti Narayanan
Sukruti Narayanan is the Founder and President of the AIMERS Foundation and a formidable expert in communication and robotics. With a career dedicated to democratising high-tech education, Sukruti co-founded the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Foundation (RAAIF) in India in 2012 before expanding her visionary work to Australia.
Her mission is rooted in the belief that while talent is universal, opportunity is not. This dedication was officially recognised in a New South Wales Parliamentary motion in February 2026, highlighting her transformative impact on the AI and robotics landscape.
Key Highlights
Sukruti’s work sits at the intersection of emerging tech and social equity:
Mission ShakthiSAT
Leading a bold, all-female-led lunar space mission designed to empower 12,000 girls from 108 nations through real-time satellite projects.
The AIMERS Vision
Through AI, Media, Emerging Fields, Robotics, and STEAM, she creates pathways for students to secure patents, publish academic work, and launch startups.
Global Innovation Hub
Working to position Australia as a world leader in technology by 2050 through mentorship and real-world scientific exposure.
Links
AIMERS Foundation
Explore how AIMERS is developing the thinkers and storytellers of tomorrow.
aimersfoundation.org
Mission ShakthiSAT
Learn more about the global journey to ignite a passion for space exploration in young women worldwide.
shakthisat.org

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