Jenil Gandhi

Founder and product lead focused on sustainable materials: Jenil co‑founded Avinya to develop plant‑based, biodegradable vegan leather from agricultural waste (wheat and rice straw), leading R&D, prototyping and early commercialisation efforts. avinyaleather+2

Active in the startup and incubation ecosystem: During and after his undergraduate studies he engaged with college incubation centres, participated in incubation programs (Venture Center, Antrapreneur), and worked as an investment analyst contributing to startup sourcing and due diligence. inc42+2

Engaged in leadership and global fellowship communities: Jenil is listed as a Fellow and Local Ambassador for beVisioneers (Mercedes‑Benz Fellowship), a Global Shapers hub member in Ahmedabad, and has participated in global forums such as HPAIR and programs like Jagriti Yatra. inc42+1

Earned recognition and awards for his work: Avinya / AgriLeather has been showcased in competitions and award lists (e.g., James Dyson Award project listing, Youth Co:Lab National Innovation Challenge recognition and other regional innovation awards). jamesdysonaward+1