Profile banner
Dr. Amit Tuteja

Dr. Amit Tuteja

Scientist, social entrepreneur, and changemaker empowering youth globally

amittuteja
New Delhi Area, India
Joined March 2026
Favicon imagein.linkedin.com
Favicon imageconnecting-dreams.org
Favicon imagenalandauniv.edu.in
Favicon imagegnsd.org
Favicon imageccsniam.gov.in
Favicon imageted.com
Favicon imageted.com
Favicon imageresearchgate.net

Network

6.1K connections
🌱
Development Sector Leaders
💼
Consulting Strategy
✨
Social Impact Founders
🏛️
Public Policy Governance
📚
Youth Education Advocates
🚀
Connecting Dreams Leadership
🌍
Ashoka Network

Summary

Dr. Amit Tuteja is a dedicated social entrepreneur and the Founder & Executive Director of Connecting Dreams Foundation (CDF). He is passionate about bridging the urban-rural divide and empowering youth globally through entrepreneurship and technology, leveraging his '3C Model of Changemaking' to align individual aspirations with UN Sustainable Development Goals. gnsd+4
With a background as a research scientist in biotechnology and DNA diagnostics, Dr. Tuteja brings an analytical and scientific approach to social innovation. His expertise in genomics was developed during his time at The Centre for Genomic Applications and is complemented by his PhD in Viral Diagnostics. gnsd+3
He is a recognized global changemaker, evidenced by his fellowship at the International Visitor Leadership Program, his role as National Coordinator for the Civil 20 engagement group under the G20 Presidency of India, and his organization of the Changemaker20 Summit. He also initiated India Co-Win Action Network (ICAN) during the COVID-19 pandemic, mobilizing volunteers and NGOs to support hundreds of thousands of people. gov+4
Dr. Tuteja is a vocal advocate for inclusivity, notably initiating India’s first Career Progression Fellowship and Entrepreneurship Accelerator for transgender individuals. He is also an inspiring speaker, having delivered multiple TEDx talks on topics ranging from life and beyond to connecting dreams through technology and entrepreneurship. edu+3

Work

Education

Projects

Writing

Life and Beyond

November 1, 2022

A TEDx talk where Dr. Amit Tuteja shares his insights as a scientist turned social entrepreneur, aiming to bridge the gap between urban and rural India using technology, entrepreneurship, and the power of youth.

Favicon imageted.com

Connecting Dreams Foundation Impact Report 2020

January 1, 2020

A report detailing the impact and activities of the Connecting Dreams Foundation in 2020, focusing on youth empowerment and sustainable development goals.

Favicon imageslideshare.net

Connecting Dreams

December 1, 2017

A TEDx talk addressing the regression in Indian villages due to poor access to technology, advocating for connectivity and entrepreneurship for holistic development and improved quality of life for villagers.

Favicon imageted.com

Synovial fluid mononuclear cell gene expression profiling identifies a potential molecular signature for enthesitis-related arthritis category of juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

January 1, 2012

A research publication investigating gene expression in synovial fluid mononuclear cells to identify a molecular signature for enthesitis-related arthritis in juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

Favicon imageresearchgate.net