About Us

Overview

The DST NIDHI MedTech CoE at IIT Kanpur is on a mission to tackle the complex issues plaguing Indian healthcare. Our approach centers around fostering an ecosystem for indigenous solutions—truly embracing the ‘Make in India’ ethos. The vision is clear: to rapidly develop and deploy homegrown innovations that directly impact real-world scenarios. By streamlining testing, validation, and commercialization processes, the center aims to improve lives and contribute significantly to the healthcare landscape.


Vision

To be a global leader in fostering and translating cutting-edge medical technology innovations into impactful healthcare solutions, thereby enhancing the quality of life and setting new benchmarks in the MedTech industry.

Mission

Our mission is to drive innovation-driven R&D by cultivating a dynamic research environment and encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration. We are dedicated to transforming cutting-edge scientific research into commercially successful MedTech products by offering excellent technical mentorship, networking opportunities with industrial experts and investors and state-of-the-art MedTech infrastructure. Additionally, we are committed to promote skill development through comprehensive training programs and strategic partnerships with industry experts.

Objectives


Identify and Support Innovators

Scout and support innovators in the MedTech sector, guiding them from idea conception through to commercialization.

Develop and Commercialize new MedTech products

Support innovators to develop new MedTech products and provide relevant mentorship support for commercialization of developed products.

Provide Infrastructure and Resources

Provide cutting-edge lab facilities and resources for the development and testing of implantable medical devices and other MedTech innovations.

Undertake Capacity Building

Organize workshops, boot camps, and training sessions to build capacity and enhance the skill sets of entrepreneurs and innovators.

Facilitate Healthcare Industry Connections

Facilitate connections between startups and multiple stakeholders including healthcare providers, distributors, and investors.

Offer Regulatory and Market Access

Assist innovators in navigating through complex regulatory landscape to ensure compliance and facilitate faster market entry.