IIT Kanpur Startup Center, Uttar Pradesh University Of Medical Sciences Come Together For Advancing Healthcare

IIT Kanpur’s technology business incubator Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences in Saifai, Etawah (Uttar Pradesh) on August 26, 2023, with a shared vision to drive transformational advancements in healthcare technologies.

Prof Ankush Sharma, Professor-in-charge, Innovation and Incubation, IIT Kanpur and Prof (Dr) Prabhat Kumar Singh, Vice Chancellor, Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Scienceswere the signatories to this agreement.

The collaborative efforts of SIIC IIT Kanpur and Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences will initially revolve around the promotion of non-invasive medical devices, leveraging the expertise of both institutions, a statement from IIT Kanpur said. The contribution of Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences will encompass the facilitation of vital clinical trials for these devices, driving them towards real-world application and benefiting patients.

The collaboration between both the institutes goes beyond traditional limits, encompassing a wide range of cooperative efforts. These efforts involve enhancing mentoring, training, and research quality, allowing startups and innovators to utilize shared resources, fostering dynamic collaboration among different stakeholders through interactive events, sharing research infrastructure and expertise within a collaborative framework, and collectively participating in crucial healthcare projects on both national as well as international levels.

“Our collaboration signifies the commencement of an extraordinary journey, where collective dedication positions us to revolutionize healthcare innovations, effectively addressing urgent medical needs. This collaboration showcases the potential that arises as expertise merges, laying the foundation for pioneering solutions in the future of healthcare,” Prof Ankush Sharma of IIT Kanpur said.

Prof Prabhat Kumar Singh said: “The alliance mirrors the fusion of pioneering research and hands-on medical proficiency. This partnership envisions a revolution in healthcare solutions with far-reaching implications. Through combined efforts, we strive to introduce innovations that will create a positive global influence on healthcare.”