About Us
Innovating the Future, Empowering Businesses.
At Frugal Scientific, we are a product engineering company driven by AI and leading-edge technologies. With a focus on Multimodal Logistics, FinTech, Sustainability, and Industrial IoT, we collaborate with businesses to turn ideas into innovative solutions, optimize operations, and scale efficiently. Our Startup Studio Framework and expert CTO as a Service empower startups and enterprises alike to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world.
Our Vision & Mission
Vision
At Frugal Scientific, our vision is to drive the next era of innovation by enabling startups to leverage the power of AI and advanced technologies. We are committed to shaping a future where forward-thinking businesses thrive through smart, scalable, and sustainable solutions that redefine success.
Mission
Our mission at Frugal Scientific is to empower startups and enterprises by delivering innovative, AI-driven solutions that transform ideas into scalable products. Through our technology partnerships, startup studio framework, and expert advisory services, we aim to create tangible impact and help businesses achieve sustainable growth and success.
Values
At Frugal Scientific, we believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and integrity. These values guide everything we do - from forging meaningful partnerships to delivering purposeful technology solutions. We are committed to creating lasting impact, fostering transparent relationships, and leading with trust in all our endeavors.
Our Way Of Working
Innovating with Purpose, Driving Success with Precision
At Frugal Scientific, we follow a clear, strategic approach to ensure that every venture we support grows sustainably and achieves long-term success. Our framework focuses on four key pillars:
Founder First
We believe that the foundation of every successful venture lies in the vision and passion of its founder. We work closely with founders to understand their goals, refine their vision, and ensure that the strategy aligns with their personal and professional aspirations. This founder-first approach creates a strong partnership from the very beginning, empowering entrepreneurs to lead with confidence.
Market Fit
Success depends on more than just a great idea, it requires a strong market fit. We help startups validate their ideas, test hypotheses, and iterate quickly to ensure their products meet the needs of the market. By focusing on customer-driven insights and data, we guide businesses toward a product-market fit that ensures long-term demand and sustainable growth.
Incubation
During the incubation phase, we offer hands-on support and resources to help startups bring their ideas to life. Whether it's refining the product, developing the right technology, or building a robust business model, our expert guidance nurtures early-stage startups and prepares them for scaling. The incubation phase is all about creating a strong foundation and mitigating risks before entering the broader market.
Acceleration
Once a startup has a validated product and a proven market fit, we transition into the acceleration phase. Here, we focus on rapid scaling, leveraging our network, funding connections, and industry insights to help startups expand quickly and efficiently. Whether it’s securing investment, scaling operations, or entering new markets, our goal is to accelerate growth and ensure the startup reaches its next milestone with speed and efficiency.
Our Unique Approach
At Frugal Scientific, we fuse engineering excellence, strategic partnerships, and accelerated execution to create and scale highimpact startups. Through our agile Startup Studio Framework, we turn innovative ideas into scalable businesses, driving growth, market leadership, and long-term success.
Our way of working
Innovating with Purpose, Driving Success with Precision
Founder First
We believe that the foundation of every successful venture lies in the vision and passion of its founder. We work closely with founders to understand their goals, refine their vision, and ensure that the strategy aligns with their personal and professional aspirations. This founder-first approach creates a strong partnership from the very beginning, empowering entrepreneurs to lead with confidence.
Incubation
During the incubation phase, we offer hands-on support and resources to help startups bring their ideas to life. Whether it's refining the product, developing the right technology, or building a robust business model, our expert guidance nurtures early-stage startups and prepares them for scaling. The incubation phase is all about creating a strong foundation and mitigating risks before entering the broader market.
At Frugal Scientific, we follow a clear, strategic approach to ensure that every venture we support grows sustainably and achieves long-term success. Our framework focuses on four key pillars:
Market Fit
Success depends on more than just a great idea, it requires a strong market fit. We help startups validate their ideas, test hypotheses, and iterate quickly to ensure their products meet the needs of the market. By focusing on customer-driven insights and data, we guide businesses toward a product-market fit that ensures long-term demand and sustainable growth.
Acceleration
Once a startup has a validated product and a proven market fit, we transition into the acceleration phase. Here, we focus on rapid scaling, leveraging our network, funding connections, and industry insights to help startups expand quickly and efficiently. Whether it’s securing investment, scaling operations, or entering new markets, our goal is to accelerate growth and ensure the startup reaches its next milestone with speed and efficiency
Our Track Record
Delivering Results with Purpose and Precision
Our journey is defined by impactful collaborations, tangible outcomes, and consistent innovation across industries. Here’s a glimpse of what we’ve achieved so far:
06
Startups Co-Built
through our Startup Studio Framework
08
Strategic Partnerships
across FinTech, Logistics, Sustainability, and Industrial IoT
28
Product Ideas Validated
with real-world use cases and iterative prototyping
80%
Faster MVP Launch Time
compared to traditional product development cycles
6+
Solutions Deployed in Countries
supporting diverse markets and operational contexts
Each number reflects our commitment to scalable innovation, deep collaboration, and technology that matters. We don’t just build — we co-create ventures that thrive in the real world.
The Team
Driven by Passion, Grounded in Purpose
We’re a team of hands-on builders, thinkers, and collaborators who thrive at the intersection of technology and innovation. With deep experience working alongside tech startups and partner firms, we turn bold ideas into tangible products blending customer-first thinking with engineering precision.
We don’t just advise from the sidelines , we roll up our sleeves, dive into the details, and work side-by-side with our partners to bring their vision to life. Whether it’s solving complex problems or scaling up what's next, we’re all in.
Anil Prasad
Co-founder and CEO
Kiran Valsan
Co-founder and Director
Jerrin Joseph
HR Partner
Captain Hariharakrishnan
Advisor - Shipping and Logistics Solutions
Why Choose us?
At Frugal Scientific, we’re more than just a technology partner - we’re an innovation accelerator. Here’s how we stand out:
Tailored Startup Ecosystem
We understand the unique challenges of startups. Our Startup Studio Framework is designed to nurture early-stage ideas and rapidly scale them into successful ventures with customized solutions across technology, product development, and go-to-market strategies.
Strategic Partnerships
We don’t just provide services - we build long-term partnerships. By combining engineering expertise with industry insights, we create collaborative relationships that drive sustainable growth, foster innovation, and open new market opportunities for our partners.
End-to-End Support
From ideation to product launch and growth scaling, we offer comprehensive support. Whether it’s through AI-powered solutions, product advisory, or fractional CTO services, we provide holistic support that enables startups to focus on their core strengths while we handle the technology and innovation side.
Proven Track Record
Our team’s experience spans multiple domains, including Multimodal Logistics, FinTech, Sustainability, and Industrial IoT. This breadth allows us to bring industry-specific insights and best practices, ensuring your startup gets the competitive edge it needs to thrive.
Rapid Execution
Time is of the essence. Our streamlined approach allows us to quickly validate ideas, prototype, and launch your product, ensuring you get to market faster and with a stronger foundation.
Responsible Innovation
We make technology solution that work for our partners and budding entrepreneurs by providing context aware, purpose oriented, value sensitive design that involve all stakeholders with transparency and moral justification.