Ridhi Tariyal

A groundbreaking entrepreneur revolutionizing women's health through sustainable technology

Ridhi Tariyal is a bioengineer and social entrepreneur from India who co-founded NextGen Jane, a startup developing innovative menstrual health technologies. Her work addresses systemic gaps in women's health research by creating low-cost, reusable tools to track menstrual cycles and detect health issues early. Tariyal's approach combines cutting-edge biotechnology with environmental sustainability, as her products aim to reduce medical waste while improving accessibility in underserved communities. Born in 1985, she earned her PhD from MIT and later shifted focus to social impact ventures. By 2022, NextGen Jane secured over $1M in grants and partnerships with organizations like UNICEF, making her a leading figure in global health innovation. Her TEDx talk "The Future of Women's Health Is in Your Period" highlights her vision for equitable healthcare systems.