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Pfizer to fund six startups through its INDovation program for healthcare

Economic TimesEconomic Times · 8m ago
Pfizer to fund six startups through its INDovation program for healthcare
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Pfizer and NIPER-Ahmedabad, in collaboration with other organizations, have announced the winners of Pfizer's INDovation program for healthcare start-ups. After receiving over 200 applications, six start-ups were chosen based on their potential impact, technological innovation, value proposition, scalability, and future roadmap. Each winner will receive a grant of Rs 25 lakhs from Pfizer and incubation support from NIPER-Ahmedabad. The winning start-ups include Aarca Research, Babycue Pvt Ltd, Biolockey Healthworks Pvt Ltd, Brela Innovations Pvt Ltd, RNT Health Insights Pvt Ltd, and Utopic Tech Pvt Ltd. These start-ups will also receive funding and support for pre-clinical and clinical studies.

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AIC T-Hub selects 20 startups for healthcare program’s 5th batch

EntrackrEntrackr · 3m ago
AIC T-Hub selects 20 startups for healthcare program’s 5th batch
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AIC T-Hub selects 20 startups for healthcare program’s 5th batch. Startup incubator T-Hub in collaboration with Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has announced the launch of the 5th cohort of AIC T-Hub Healthcare Program. The program has selected 20 promising startups from a competitive pool of over 209 applications. As per T-Hub, this three-month hybrid program is designed to accelerate innovation in MedTech, digital health, and healthcare accessibility by providing startups with mentorship, market access, investor engagement, and regulatory guidance. Among the selected startups are Artyem Care, Bioscafil, Chqup, Cloud Palliative Care, Dag2IL, Epirelief, Dr. DICOM (GLOCAL DIGITAL), Kashi Medicos, Nahush Pharma, Oui Medical, Planytics, Reyansh Technologies, Sigma Mozak, Signel Biomedical, Skinska, Tap Health, thebabyland, TurocratesAI, 365Veda, and Warkas. These startups were selected based on their proof-of-concept readiness, technological innovation, regulatory compliance preparedness, market potential, and the strength of their founding teams. Through this program, startups will gain access to leading hospitals and healthcare institutions for real-world validation and pilot studies, ensuring their solutions are market-ready and clinically viable. Additionally, by engaging with venture capitalists, healthcare firms, and policymakers, startups will have opportunities to forge strategic partnerships and secure funding. Since its inception, AIC T-Hub has supported 53 healthcare startups across four previous cohorts in MedTech, digital health, and healthcare accessibility. These startups have collectively raised over Rs 60.46 crore in funding from investors and grants, facilitated more than 180 market access opportunities with hospitals, corporates, and healthcare institutions.

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