S. Vishnu Sharma
IIT Guwahati has signed MoU with Miraclus Orthotech to collaborate on innovative research, development, and testing of advanced orthopedic implants and instruments.
is a leading orthopedic implant manufacturer. MoU (Memorandum-of-Understanding) was signed by Prof. Rohit Sinha, Dean, R&D, IIT Guwahati and Mr. Pranav Thaker, Managing Director of Miraclus Orthotec Pvt. Ltd.
The pact was signed in the presence of Prof. Sukumar Nandi, Prof. S. Kanagaraj, Prof. Souptick Chanda, and Mr. P. Kishore Kumar from IIT Guwahati, Dr. Kashif Akhtar Ahmed from AIIMS Guwahati, and Mr. Manas Mishra, Mr. Hardik Kakkadiya, Mr. Nikunj Patel, and Mr. Nithin Shajeendran from Miraclus Orthotec Pvt. Ltd.
Milestone
This partnership marks a significant milestone in advancing biomedical engineering by combining IIT Guwahati’s expertise in cutting-edge research with Miraclus Orthotech’s industry leadership.
Aim
Together, they aim to address critical challenges in the medical device sector and deliver high-quality, efficient solutions to improve patient care.
Director
Prof. Devendra Jalihal, Director, IIT Guwahati, said at IIT Guwahati, we are dedicated to driving technological advancements for the benefit of society. Our collaboration with Miraclus Orthotech is a step towards transforming research into practical innovations that enhance healthcare outcomes.
Together, we aspire to set new standards in medical device technology, he said.
Focus areas
The partnership between IIT Guwahati and Miraclus will focus on four key areas:
· Research and Development: Joint efforts to design next-generation orthopedic implants and instruments.
· Product Testing and Validation: Leveraging IIT Guwahati’s state-of-the-art facilities to ensure products meet global quality standards.
· Skill Development: Conducting workshops, training programs, and knowledge-sharing sessions to provide students and researchers with practical exposure to medical device technology.
· Intellectual Property Creation: Co-developing patents and publishing research outcomes to advance the field.
Innovation
Commenting on collaboration with IIT Guwahati, Mr. Pranav Thaker, Managing Director, Miraclus Orthotech, said IIT Guwahati has consistently been at the forefront of technological innovation.
By merging their academic excellence with our industry expertise, this partnership aims to deliver impactful solutions to the orthopedic sector, he said.
We are thrilled about the opportunities this collaboration presents, as it will further strengthen Miraclus’ position as a trusted solution provider within the orthopedic fraternity, he said.
Commitment
This MoU underscores IIT Guwahati’s commitment to interdisciplinary research and fostering impactful industry-academia collaborations.
Aligned with Government of India’s Make In India initiative, this partnership aims to accelerate innovation in the medical device sector, reduce reliance on imports, and enhance accessibility to affordable, high-quality healthcare solutions.
By joining forces with Miraclus Orthotech, IITG seeks to bolster India’s medical device ecosystem and contribute significantly to the global healthcare landscape.
Facility
As the next step, IIT Guwahati jointly with Miraclus plans to establish a facility equipped with advanced prototyping and testing tools for orthopedic implants and instruments.
This facility will serve as a hub for interdisciplinary research, bringing together experts from biomedical engineering, materials science, and clinical practice.
Exchange
Additionally, the partnership will initiate industry-academia exchange programs, allowing researchers and students to work closely with industry professionals to bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical implementation.
A roadmap for regulatory approvals and commercialization will also be developed to accelerate the transition of innovative medical devices from the lab to the market.
About IIT Guwahati
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, established in 1994, completed 25 years of glorious existence in 2019.
At present, the Institute has eleven departments, nine interdisciplinary academic centres and five schools covering all the major engineering, science, healthcare, management, and humanities disciplines.
They are offering BTech, BDes, BSc(Hons), MA, MDes, MTech, MSc, MS(R), MBA and PhD programmes.
The institute offers a residential campus to 455 faculty members and more than 8,600 students at present.
IIT Guwahati has retained the 7th position among the best engineering institutions of the country, 9th position in ‘Overall’ and 10th position in ‘Research’ Categories in the ‘India Rankings 2024’ declared by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) of the Union Ministry of Education.
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