Bhubaneswar, 21 August (H.S.) In a significant step toward advancing healthcare innovation and fostering clinical entrepreneurship, AIIMS Bhubaneswar has entered into a strategic partnership with KIIT-Technology Business Incubator (KIIT-TBI) and the Bhubaneswar City Knowledge Innovation Cluster (BCKIC) Foundation. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, aiming to create a robust ecosystem for healthcare technology development, validation, and deployment in Odisha.
The MoU envisions the establishment of joint Centres of Excellence (CoEs) focused on healthcare, diagnostics, and digital health, as well as the acceleration of healthcare innovation and attraction of health-tech startups to the state.
The signing ceremony was held in the esteemed presence of Prof. (Dr.) Ashutosh Biswas, Executive Director, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, and Dr. Mrutyunjay Suar, CEO of KIIT-TBI and Chairman of BCKIC Foundation.
“This partnership will position AIIMS Bhubaneswar as a national translational innovation hub,” said Dr. Ashutosh Biswas. “It will strengthen medical product development, accelerate technological advancement, ensure effective IP management, and promote clinical entrepreneurship.”
As part of the collaboration, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, KIIT-TBI, and BCKIC will jointly initiate innovation and startup programmes, bootcamps, regulatory workshops, and startup-investor roundtables. The partnership will also facilitate real-world validation of emerging healthcare technologies, including telehealth platforms, AI-based diagnostic tools, and remote patient monitoring systems.
In addition to technology development, the MoU will promote skill development, clinical innovation, technology transfer, and incubation support for healthcare startups. A state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence will be established to provide advanced research facilities, diagnostic tools, and structured clinical validation pathways.
The event was also attended by key dignitaries, including Dr. Namrata Misra, CEO, BCKIC & Advisor, KIIT-TBI; Dr. Satyajeet Misra, Dean (Research), AIIMS Bhubaneswar; Dr. Rituparna Maiti, Secretary, MoU Committee, AIIMS Bhubaneswar; Dr. Jayalaxmi Dash, Manager (Tech-Innovation), KIIT-TBI; and Mr. Arpan Ghosh, Manager, BCKIC.
This tripartite partnership is expected to transform Odisha into a thriving hub for healthcare innovation, aligning with national goals in digital health, med-tech development, and startup-led growth.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Monalisa Panda
