BY THE DIGITAL HEALTH LEADERS FOR THE DIGITAL HEALTH COMMUNITY
BY THE DIGITAL HEALTH LEADERS 
IIT Madras Develops Low-Cost Chip Device for Rapid Antibiotic Resistance Testing August 26, 2025 Researchers at IIT Madras have created ε-µD, a low-cost device that detects antibiotic resistance within three hours, aiming to improve timely treatment in low-resource healthcare centers.
IIT Madras-Incubated Plenome Raises INR 6.5 Cr to Scale Health Data Platforms July 22, 2025 Plenome Technologies secures INR 6.5 crore funding to scale OrganEase and Ashwin, blockchain-AI platforms for healthcare data management and diagnostics.
Samsung R&D Noida, IIT Madras Partner on AI and HealthTech Research June 19, 2025 Samsung R&D Institute Noida and IIT Madras sign a five-year MoU to advance AI research in Indian languages and HealthTech, focusing on sponsored projects, technology licensing, and skill development.
IIT Madras Launches India’s First Breast Cancer Genome Database February 4, 2025 IIT Madras has launched the Bharat Cancer Genome Atlas, India’s first breast cancer genome database, offering genetic data from 480 patients to advance research and early detection.
IIT Madras & CMC Vellore Develop Affordable Robot for Hand Rehabilitation January 20, 2025 IIT Madras and CMC Vellore collaborate on the development of PLUTO, an affordable, portable robot for hand rehabilitation. PLUTO helps stroke and spinal cord injury patients with precise therapeutic movements and real-time feedback.
IIT-Madras Creates World’s Largest Digital Atlas of Human Fetal Brain December 11, 2024 In a groundbreaking achievement, IIT-Madras researchers have released the world’s first-ever 3D images of the foetal brain. This revolutionary development is expected to significantly enhance prenatal diagnostics and fetal brain studies, paving the way for advancements in medical research.
IIT Madras Develops AI-Powered Portable Ultrasound Scanner for Sports Injuries September 19, 2024 The Biomedical Ultrasound Imaging Lab development team at IIT Madras has already produced a working prototype, with plans to complete product development by 2024.
Indian Researchers Driving Healthtech Innovation in India August 28, 2024 Indian Researchers Driving Healthtech Innovation in India
IIT Madras & IDBI Bank Launch Cybersecurity Lab to Boost Healthcare Security August 2, 2024 The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) has joined forces with IDBI Bank to establish a new cybersecurity lab focused on enhancing security measures in critical sectors, particularly in healthcare.
Japan’s TDK Corp & GDC Collaborate to Launch TIIC Accelerator Program 24 May 22, 2024 The program will offer targeted support, mentorship, and opportunities for partnerships and investments to accelerate the growth of promising healthtech ventures.
IIT Madras Launches India's 1st Mobile Medical Device Calibration Facility on Wheels April 16, 2024 The mobile calibration facility addresses the crucial need for maintenance and quality assurance of life-saving medical devices.
IIT Madras & THSTI Develop India-Specific AI Model for Fetal Age Estimation February 27, 2024 The development of GARBH-Ini holds promise for transforming obstetric and neonatal care, contributing to improved maternal and infant outcomes.
