Sangeeta Bhatnagar

A pioneering Indian social entrepreneur revolutionizing women's health through innovative technology

Sangeeta Bhatnagar is a visionary social entrepreneur from India who co-founded FemTech India in 2012. Her work has made a transformative difference in women's health through the development of low-cost, accessible technologies. As a biomedical engineer, she designed the Smart Uttariya, a wearable device that monitors pregnancy risks using traditional Indian clothing patterns. This innovation has saved countless lives in rural areas lacking modern healthcare infrastructure.

Her collaboration with WHO expanded access to maternal health services for over 2 million women. Bhatnagar's approach combines cultural sensitivity with cutting-edge tech, exemplified by her Menstrual Health Kiosk project that provides sanitary products through AI-powered vending machines in schools. Her TED Talk 'How I Used Ancient Clothing to Design Life-Saving Tech' highlights her unique methodology.

In 2020, she launched the Global Women's Health Innovation Network, connecting 500+ researchers across 30 countries. Her work has been featured in Nature magazine and she received the UN Women's Innovation Award in 2018. Bhatnagar's contributions have redefined healthcare accessibility in underserved regions through culturally appropriate technological solutions.