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The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur’s Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) has embarked on a pioneering venture with Gliders India Limited, a prominent Defence PSU, focusing on enhancing healthcare innovation through a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) pact.
This alliance will see Gliders India Limited extending financial support and expert mentorship to SIIC’s nurtured startups that are breaking new ground in medical technologies, digital healthcare, telemedicine, and infrastructure innovations within the healthcare domain.
The collaboration seeks to merge IIT Kanpur’s technological expertise with Gliders India Limited’s industry knowledge to craft groundbreaking solutions aimed at overcoming India’s healthcare challenges, as outlined in a recent press statement.
Ankush Sharma, SIIC’s Professor-In-Charge, expressed excitement about the partnership, highlighting its potential to foster an enriching ecosystem for startups to leverage Gliders India Limited’s extensive industry insights, thus enabling meaningful innovation translation into societal benefits.
Gliders India Limited is set to connect these startups with specialist knowledge, essential industry resources, and broader market access, significantly propelling their growth and market presence. This strategic backing is designed to help startups effectively tackle the complexities of the healthcare sector.
V. K. Tiwari, Gliders India Limited’s CMD, affirmed the corporation’s commitment to societal enhancement, viewing the collaboration with SIIC as a conduit for leveraging innovative solutions to meet critical healthcare needs, reflecting a shared commitment to societal betterment.
This unique industry-academia tie-up underscores SIIC, IIT Kanpur’s initiative in fostering collaborative relationships between educational entities, industry leaders, and government agencies, aimed at catalyzing transformative healthcare advancements both within India and globally.
