Dinesh Subburaj

About Dinesh Subburaj

Innovation program architect with 10+ years of experience leading deep-tech startup investments, building industrial innovation ecosystems, and designing national-scale programs at the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and public policy.At Forge Innovation & Ventures, I led the creation and management of a ₹30 Cr venture fund, supported 100+ deep-tech startups, and co-invested in 20+ ventures. I architected corporate open innovation programs with Bosch, Vedanta, and Airbus, enabling over ₹46 Cr in pilot deployments. My work also spans partnerships with MeitY, DST, SIPCOT, and global trade bodies like JETRO and WA Trade Commission to scale Indian innovation to global markets.I’ve been instrumental in scaling Forge’s presence across Tamil Nadu — establishing 8 industrial innovation hubs, India’s largest MIT-accredited lab network, and flagship talent development programs including Innovation Fellowships and Master\'s in Venture Building.I specialize in translating frontier technologies into impact-ready ventures through ecosystem enablement, catalytic capital, and co-creation platforms that deliver business and societal transformation

Experience

1. Associate Vice President

   Tamil Nadu Technology Hub Itnt

   Jul 2025 — Present · Chennai, IN

Education

• Jansons Institute of Technology, Coimbatore

  Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), VLSI Design

  2012 — 2014

• Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, Pollachi

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

  2008 — 2012

• P.A.C. M. Hr. Sec. School, Rajapalayam

  HSC, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

  2000 — 2008

Skills

• Teaching
• Algorithms
• Lecturing
• University Teaching
• Powerpoint
• Higher Education
• Embedded C
• Embedded System Design
• Vlsi Design
• Image Processing
• C
• Program Management
• Research
• Embedded System Design
• Matlab
• Simulations
• Embedded Systems
• Vlsi
• C++