Nodal Institute: IISc Bangalore with IIT Indore

Theme Overview

Healthcare technology stands at the intersection of human welfare and technological innovation, offering unprecedented opportunities to improve health outcomes, reduce costs, and increase accessibility. India’s diverse healthcare challenges from infectious diseases and maternal health to non-communicable diseases and aging population’s demand innovative, affordable, and scalable solutions. This theme will encompass medical devices, digital health platforms, biotechnology applications, telemedicine, healthcare delivery innovations and others that can serve both Indian needs and global markets. The focus includes diagnostic technologies, therapeutic devices, health monitoring systems, and AI-driven healthcare solutions that demonstrate clinical efficacy, regulatory compliance, and commercial viability.

Representative Focus Area of Ventures operating in the Domain  

• Medical device manufacturers developing affordable, portable diagnostic and therapeutic equipment
• Digital health platforms for telemedicine, health monitoring, and patient management
• Biotechnology companies focused on drug discovery, medical diagnostics, and therapeutic development
• Healthcare AI companies developing clinical decision support and diagnostic assistance tools
• Rehabilitation and assistive technology solution providers
• Health data analytics and population health management platforms

*Representative examples, not limited to these

Short Summary

Healthcare & MedTech highlights affordable, innovative medical solutions from diagnostics to digital health. Open to medical device developers, digital health platforms, and healthcare AI companies. TRL 3 to 9 technologies demonstrating clinical efficacy, regulatory readiness, and global scalability are encouraged.