Open Innovation
Research Collaborations
Start-up Incubation & Acceleration
Testbed & Sandbox
Global Immersions
Development Grants
Research Collaborations with Premiere Institutions
MoU with IITM for BMEC Innovation lab at IITM ED department:
- BMEC’s upcoming MoU with IIT Madras (ED Dept) for design innovation in medical imaging, oncology and allied healthcare technologies through joined research, product development and skill building initiatives.
- Co-creation of Future-Ready MedTech Solutions – The collaboration aims to jointly develop breakthrough concepts, prototypes, and commercialization pathways by integrating IITM’s design excellence with BMEC’s industry expertise and clinical insights.
- Access to State-of-the-Art Innovation Infrastructure – The partnership will enable researchers, students, and innovators to leverage advanced labs, testing facilities, and BMEC-supported resources to accelerate development from concept to clinical-ready solutions.
AI research collaboration with IIT Delhi’s MRI research facility
AI Research Collaboration with IIT Delhi – BMEC has partnered with IIT Delhi’s prestigious MRI research facility to advance cutting-edge AI innovations in medical imaging.
Commissioning of Philips Achieva 1.5T MRI – We successfully commissioned the Philips Achieva 1.5T MRI system at the institute, enabling high-precision imaging for advanced research workflows.
- Enabling High-Impact Research Outcomes – The collaboration empowers academic and industry researchers to generate high-quality datasets, develop novel AI models, and accelerate translational research that can enhance diagnostic accuracy and clinical efficiency.
Start-up Incubation & Acceleration
Strategic Partnerships
- Growth and scale-up support to medtech startups of strategic interest to BMEC or partners, in collaboration with leading medtech/ healthtech incubators globally.
- Access to Global Expertise & Infrastructure – Providing startups with mentorship, clinical validation pathways, and access to world-class research, manufacturing, and regulatory support ecosystems through BMEC’s global partner network.
- Funding Readiness & Industry Linkages – Supporting startups with go-to-market strategy, investor readiness, and direct connections to hospitals, clinicians, and industry partners to accelerate pilots, adoption, and commercialization.
- Regulatory & Compliance Guidance – Assisting startups in navigating national and international medical device regulations, certifications, and quality standards to ensure market readiness and patient safety.
Testbed and Sandbox
Innovation Lab & Validation Ecosystem
BMEC’s curated environment for experimentation and testing.
Hardware and software simulations, plug-ins, AI/ML solution guidance using BMEC equipment, R&D facilities, expertise and network.
- Real-world Validation & Deployment Support – Enabling startups and innovators to validate prototypes, refine performance, and conduct pilot deployments in controlled yet realistic clinical and operational settings.
- Interoperability & Standards Compliance Testing – Offering a structured environment to assess device compatibility, data exchange standards, cybersecurity readiness, and regulatory-aligned performance benchmarks before market deployment.
Global Immersions
Startup & Student Projects
- Startup and student global immersions and research projects centered on global-sourced problem statements/use cases in collaboration with academia partners.
- Cross-border Collaboration & Exposure – Facilitating international mentorship, industry interactions, and exposure to global medtech ecosystems to help participants understand diverse markets, regulatory landscapes, and innovation opportunities.
- Hands-on Learning in Global Innovation Hubs – Providing participants with on-ground experience through visits to leading research labs, medtech companies, and healthcare institutions, fostering deeper insights into global innovation practices and emerging technologies.
Development Grants
BMEC to leverage Government research grants in Medtech
BMEC will actively engage with national platforms and grant mechanisms such as ANRF (Anusandhan National Research Foundation), BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council), PRIP, SISFS (Startup India Seed Fund Scheme), ICMR research grants, and other sector-specific innovation programs.
