Indian Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR) University’s healthcare-focused IIHMR Start-ups, a unit of IIHMR Foundation rooted in Jaipur, Rajasthan has recently launched Saamarthya 2.0, “An Exclusive Growth Incubation Program” to support start-ups in the post-MVP or revenue-generating phase to accelerate their growth trajectory.
The second edition recognised 15 start-ups marking approximately 114 per cent surge in comparison to Saamarthya Chapter 1. The selected start-ups will benefit from financial aid of up to Rs. 15 lakhs after completion of the incubation program. The incubation support provided by IIHMR Start-ups includes guidance on gaining traction, enhancing healthcare and business knowledge, client connect, fundraising, and accessing the supportive network of IIHMR.
Reportedly, over 200 aspiring start-ups from across India applied for incubation support. The program attracted a diverse range of applications, including ventures focusing on tech-led innovations in healthcare, SaaS-based solutions for healthcare, AR/VR applications in healthcare, Fintech solutions in healthcare, wearables for mental health and various other domains. During the final pitching round, which spanned four days, a jury panel evaluated the start-ups.
The start-ups presented a wide array of solutions, from affordable diagnostic services for remote regions of India to AR/VR technology for eye treatments and advanced AI-driven diagnostics in cardiology, there are also advancements in devices catering to smart pregnancy care and detecting ear-related problems in children.