Cohort 3
LifeSpark Technologies
Founder - Amey Desai
Lifespark develops cutting-edge medical devices and digital health solutions for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Their flagship product, WALK, is a patented, discreet wearable mobility aid designed for those experiencing gait difficulties due to Parkinson’s. By using specialised muscle stimulation, WALK reduces fall risk and freezing of gait while improving mobility. Already making a difference in the lives of patients across India, WALK empowers individuals to stay active and engaged in daily life, without stigma or the fear of falling and significantly improves their quality of life.
Shira MedTech
Founder - Anand Parikh
Shira MedTech is a surgical device startup redesigning microsurgical tools to make complex, life- and limb-saving surgeries faster, safer, and more accessible. Their flagship product — the Shira Clamp — is already used in 1500+ procedures across top hospitals like AIIMS, Apollo, and Medanta. They are now developing the Shira Coupler, an affordable implantable device that replaces suturing in microvascular surgery, aiming to unlock global access to precision care.
Skiom
Founders - Dr Gautam Banerjee, Balaknath Datta
Skiom is transforming skin health and wellness by regulating cutting-edge microbiome science. Their focus lies in addressing key skin concerns such as acne, barrier function, wound repair, ageing, and inflammation through the innovative use of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics in targeted topical formulations. They have developed 10 products, filed 3 patents, and validated 3 products through human efficacy trials, with product launches just months away. Harnessing the power of the microbiome with precision science, Skiom is pioneering transformative solutions and revolutionising skin health.
CareNX Innovations
Founders - Aditya Kulkarni and Avinash Joshi
CareNX is a maternal and fetal healthcare startup building AI-powered diagnostic solutions to ensure safer pregnancies, especially in low-resource settings. Their flagship product, Fetosense, is a clinically validated fetal monitoring device that includes features such as computer-aided fetal ultrasound and automatic fetal heart interpretation. Their device has been used in screening more 500,000 pregnancies, bringing accurate, accessible care closer to underserved populations.
SparshMind Innovations
Founders - Harikrishnan M, Abhijith Unni , Hriushikesh Wadekar
Sparshmind is revolutionizing neuro-rehabilitation by translating evidence-based breakthroughs from neuro-psychiatric research directly to patients. Harnessing immersive virtual reality and complementary technologies, they deliver automated, customised functional rehabilitation programs for cognitive and physical recovery. Their solutions address a wide range of conditions, including stroke, TBI ,spinal cord injuries, ASD, Dementia and Parkinson’s disease, offering a solution that redefines the path to patient recovery.
Zia Ventures
Founders - Jayanthan J, Dr. Parikumar Periasamy, Dr. Sobha Parikumar
Zia Ventures is harnessing the unique properties of blood vessels in the eye to detect early signs of heart and brain diseases more accurately and efficiently. They are pioneering novel methods to assess blood vessel health, changing how early disease detection and prevention are approached. Their minimally-invasive, painless, and fast diagnostic test to test blood vessel health is poised to revolutionize healthcare accessibility and outcomes at scale.
Orthocrafts
Founders - Piyush Joshi, Dr. Ashish Lele, Dr. Premnath Venugopalan
Orthocrafts is a vertically integrated medical devices company developing bio-absorbable implants for soft tissue fixation. Using its proprietary technology for tailormade bio-absorbable polymers, Orthocrafts has developed MVPs for interference screws for ACL reconstruction, suture anchors for rotator cuff repair in the shoulder and tacks for hernia mesh fixation. With their deep expertise in material science, Orthocrafts is revolutionizing soft tissue repair and improving patient’s lives.
Ripple Healthcare
Founders - Kaushal Kothari, Prashant Chauhan
Ripple Healthcare is on a mission to enhance the lives of the elderly with innovative healthcare solutions. Hip Pro is a game-changing smart wearable designed to protect the elderly from the devastating and often life-threatening effects of fall-induced hip injuries. Offering a sleek and accessible design at an affordable cost, it empowers older adults to live with dignity and independence, helping them stay active and safe.
Vidcare Innovations
Founders - Rohan Aggarwal, Saurabh Kumar Srivastava
Vidcare has developed the world’s first electronics-free, quantitative health testing kits for key biomarkers, starting with TSH (thyroid) and HbA1c (diabetes). These kits deliver rapid lab-quality results during the patient’s visit—eliminating repeat appointments, cutting access costs and improving clinical efficiency. Their innovation is redefining diagnostic access and accelerating healthcare delivery at scale.
Periwinkle Labs
Founders - Komal Shah, Dr Manish Arora
Periwinkle Labs is redefining women’s access to pelvic healthcare by bringing physiotherapy treatments directly to their homes. With patented adaptive technology and innovative wearable devices, women can now access effective, guided care on the go—anytime, anywhere. By combining smart electronics with user-friendly design, Periwinkle Labs empowers women to take control of their pelvic wellness with confidence and convenience.
Open MedLabs
Founders - Jayanthan J, Dr. Parikumar Periasamy, Dr. Sobha Parikumar
Open MedLabs has developed Insuflo—an affordable, clinically accurate insulin pump that costs a fraction of existing options. Using a patented mechanism and open communication protocols, Insuflo makes advanced diabetes management accessible in resource-constrained settings, making equitable healthcare a reality.
Queliz Lifetech
Founders - Swapnil Bukshete
Queliz is developing UltraHand, an affordable, intelligent robotic device that delivers personalized, therapist-guided hand rehabilitation for stroke, spinal cord injury, arthritis, and burn patients. With assistive and passive therapy modes, UltraHand makes rehabilitation more accessible, efficient, and cost-effective. They aim to bridge gaps in care with a scalable, clinically validated solution for hospitals, physiotherapy centers, and home therapy.
Cohort 2
SH ForHealth Solutions
Founders - Anandita Rao, Harshesh Gokani
SH ForHealth Solutions is empowering rehabilitation professionals to enhance productivity and clinical outcomes using their compact, robotic assistive technologies to automate repetitive tasks.