The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) have collaborated to launch a Global Health Innovation Fellowship to boost MedTech startups and innovations among youth.

This fellowship will be implemented across various DBT bio-design centers in India, including those at IIT Delhi, AIIMS, IITB, Hinduja Hospital, and Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai.

Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister for Science and Technology, presided over the event’s launch, highlighting that it aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to find scientific solutions for unmet health-related needs and challenges.

The program received 157 applications from young professionals worldwide, including from low- and middle-income countries.

Recently, the DBT partnered with more than 20 technical and medical colleges nationwide to expand the Biodesign program.

India's biotech sector is expanding exponentially, as it incorporates three biotech startups daily intending to provide viable technological solutions and contribute to the "Make in India" initiative.

It is anticipated to create more than 10 million jobs by 2025.

Furthermore, DBT, with its PSU-BIRAC, is working synergistically with various stakeholders to promote the growth of biotech startups in India.