Priyanka Mukhija

Priyanka Mukhija is a Strategic Innovation Specialist at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) with a strong passion for nurturing the startup ecosystem in India, focusing on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation.

She has initiated and managed impactful projects such as the Startupreneur Awards and Unicorn Forum, facilitating business connections, policy advocacy, and the recognition of outstanding startups.

Priyanka has played a crucial role in driving policy reforms by collaborating effectively with industry leaders and government bodies to create supportive policies for the growth of startups and unicorns.

Her efforts have been instrumental in building a robust startup ecosystem in India, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across various sectors.

With a decade of experience, Priyanka Mukhija has developed expertise in policy advocacy, project coordination, event management, virtual platform hosting, marketing, branding, training program development, financial management, government liaison, and client engagement.

She holds a B.Tech degree in Information Technology from ITM and has studied Mathematics, Computer Science, and completed her schooling from reputable institutions like VVDAV, DAV Dwarka, and Hans raj model school punjabi bagh.

Prior to her current role, Priyanka held positions such as Deputy Director, Executive Officer of CII Startups & Unicorns Initiatives, Executive in IT and Telecom, and Project Assistant at Confederation of Indian Industry.