AIT Nepal 2026/27: CHNN
Meet Aishana Joshi, one of the ten participants in the 2026/27 edition of the Academia-Industry Training Nepal program.
Interview with Aishana Joshi
“My startup addresses the growing health impacts of climate change by integrating real-time environmental data with individual health profiles to provide personalized risk alerts, preventive guidance, emergency navigation and access to telehealth consultations.”
What problem does your startup solve, and why is it important to you personally?
My startup addresses the growing health impacts of climate change by integrating real-time environmental data with individual health profiles to provide personalized risk alerts, preventive guidance, emergency navigation and access to telehealth consultations. As a medical doctor, I regularly see patients whose conditions worsen due to poor air quality, heat exposure and extreme weather events that disrupt access to healthcare. These experiences inspired me to develop a proactive, climate-informed digital health solution that helps individuals act before crises occur.
What inspired you to become a sciencepreneur, and what has been your biggest “aha!” moment so far?
Climate and health systems often operate in silos, with no integrated approach linking real-time environmental data to population health risks. My work focuses on integrating climate-responsive practices into health care to build resilient health systems. As a clinician and researcher, this inspired me to become a sciencepreneur. My biggest “aha!” moment was realizing that connecting climate and health through digital innovation could predict health risks, enable earlier interventions and transform health care from reactive to proactive ecosystem.
What unique perspective does your academic background bring to your startup?
My background as a medical doctor with specialization in General Practice and Emergency Medicine, combined with research experience in climate and planetary health, brings a frontline perspective on the health impacts of climate change. It enables me to translate scientific evidence into practical solutions that address real-world health care challenges. This perspective is reflected in my startup, where I combine clinical expertise with innovation to develop climate-informed health care solutions that are evidence based and responsive to community needs.
What’s one surprising lesson you’ve learned since launching your startup?
I learned that solving a health system challenge requires more than scientific knowledge; it requires understanding users, systems, technology and engaging diverse stakeholders. A strong idea evolves through collaboration, feedback and shared learning. This journey has taught me that innovation is not only about creating new technology but also about ensuring accessibility, usability, sustainability and meaningful impact for the communities it aims to serve.
If you could host a dinner with three innovators (past or present), who would they be and why?
I would invite John Snow for his pioneering contributions to public health and protecting communities, David Attenborough for his dedication to inspiring global action on climate change and Steve Jobs for his ability to transform ideas into impactful innovations. Their perspectives would inspire meaningful discussions on how public health, environmental stewardship and technology can work together to build sustainable and resilient communities. Together, they represent the intersection of health, climate actiona nd innovation that reflects the vision of my startup.