State Shadow Minister for Science and Technology has tabled a report in the NSW Parliament noting the formal launch of the AIMERS Foundation, an Australia-registered not-for-profit dedicated to empowering communities through artificial intelligence, media, emerging fields, robotics, STEAM, and Space technologies and congratulating the 14 years into Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Foundation Founded by Kris Kumar & Co-founded by Sukruti Narayanan.
Jacqui Munro MLC told the NSW Legislative Assembly on February 4, 2026, that the hybrid Australia–India launch on January 31 brought together representatives from government, academia, industry, civil society and student leadership having very senior leaders from India and Australia:
-Former Chief Election Commissioner of India – Shri TS Krishnamurthy
-Former Joint Secretary of Lok Sabha – Mr. Srinivasa Prabhu
– Founder of Prime Point Foundation – Mr. Srinivasan K
– Vice President of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Foundation – Ms. Chitra Venkatraman
– State Member for Riverstone – Mr. Warren Kirby
– Partnership & Engagement Manager @ CSIRO – Young Indigenous Women’s STEM Academy – Ms. Melissa Tipo
– Mission Director of Mission ShakthiSAT & Founder of Space Kidz India – Dr. Srimathy Kesan
– Vice President of Australian Science Teacher’s Association (ASTA) – Ms. Margaret Shepherd
The AIMERS Foundation bridges aspiration and opportunity by providing structured platforms for young people to engage with advanced technologies and emerging disciplines, including AI, Media , Emerging Fields, Robotics, STEAM, and Space Technology under the leadership of Sukruti Narayanan and the Chairs of Advisory Council who are Prime Minister’s Prize Winners – Veena Nair and Professor Scott Sleap.
While the Australia-based AIMERS Foundation is new, its origins can be traced back to 2012 and grassroots robotics initiatives run across India by the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Foundation, an Indian not-for-profit tech foundation co-founded by Sukruti Narayanan. Over the past fourteen years, her foundation has engaged and impacted more than one million students and continues to operate strongly.
At the AIMERS Foundation launch, Ms.Narayanan spoke about Australia’s 2050 goal to be a globally competitive and innovative nation.
“Achieving this vision requires us to invest early, in classrooms, curiosity, and inclusion, long before talent reaches industry or universities,” Ms. Narayanan said.
“By bridging the gap between science, society, and communication, and by ensuring access for students regardless of geography or background, AIMERS strengthens Australia’s future workforce, global standing, and innovation culture. Supporting such initiatives is not optional if Australia is to lead by 2050 – it is essential.”
The AIMERS Foundation flagship programme is Mission ShakthiSAT, a global, all-girls satellite education initiative involving 12,000 girls from 108 countries. So far, the foundation has 140 girls registered in Australia. The programme combines scientific collaboration with international goodwill, promoting global sisterhood and peaceful cooperation through space education.
Students, Professionals and retired Technologists are central to AIMERS governance and program execution, with the foundation positioning students as active contributors rather than symbolic participants. As well as achieving education outcomes, their involvement develops leadership skills, accountability, and agency.Contact Founder and President Sukruti Narayanan on +61 434911834 or Sukruti.narayanan@aimersfoundation.org – for further information and interviews.
