Rashmi Pimpale is the CEO of RICH (Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad)-Hyderabad S&T Cluster, an initiative of the Telangana government and O/o Principal Scientific Adviser to Government of India, which facilitates the process of taking research to market by fostering collaboration between research and academic institutions, industry, entrepreneurs, start-ups, NGOs and civic society for an effective innovation ecosystem. Prior to RICH, she has worked in the pharmaceutical sector for over 12 years in R&D and Intellectual Property management roles. She holds a post-graduate degree in pharmaceutical sciences from Pune University and MBA from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.