GIMS, Gr Noida Hosts Inaugural Coffee Talk with IIT Mandi Catalyst – Pioneering Uttar Pradesh’s First Hospital-Based Medical Incubator

• ByStartupStory     |    December 14, 2023

In a groundbreaking initiative, GIMS, Gr Noida, in collaboration with IIT Mandi Catalyst, hosted a Coffee Talk event on December 13, 2023, marking the establishment of Uttar Pradesh’s inaugural Hospital-Based Medical Incubator. The event brought together eminent professionals, thought leaders and innovative startup founders to explore co-incubation opportunities, stress the significance of mentorship, and shed light on funding avenues for startups in the medical domain.

The exclusive event, held at the GIMS, Gr Noida campus, featured a distinguished panel of speakers:

Dr. Satvasheel Powar: Faculty Incharge (IIT Mandi Catalyst), Associate Dean IIT Mandi, SJVN Chair Associate Professor (IIT Mandi)

Anil Singh: General Manager, IIT Mandi Catalyst

Dr. Brig. Rakesh Gupta: Director of Government Institute of Medical Sciences

Dr. Mohit Mathur: Faculty Incharge, CMI GIMS

Dr. Rahul Singh: Head of Incubation, CMI GIMS (Moderator)

Anil Bakshi: Founder and CEO at Startup Story

Dr. Dhananjay Kumar Rai: CEO at Web Autism (Virtual participant)

Sandeep Vyas: Founder & CEO Mild Care & GynoCup

Noor Fatma: CTO at Easiofy

Prabal Singh: Founder & CEO SP Rural India Services Private Limited

The discussion focused on co-incubation opportunities, the pivotal role of mentorship in the success of startups, and the various funding and grant options available to entrepreneurs in the medical field.

Reflecting on the event, Dr. Rahul Singh, Head of Incubation at CMI GIMS and the moderator of the session, expressed enthusiasm about the collaborative efforts between GIMS, Gr Noida, and IIT Mandi Catalyst. He highlighted the event’s aim to foster a supportive ecosystem for medical startups, encouraging innovation and growth.

Dr. Rahul Singh further emphasized the convergence of academia and industry, stating, “CMI GIMS stands tall as the inaugural public hospital-based medical incubator in Uttar Pradesh, catering to more than 40,000 patients each month. With robust capabilities in clinical trials and an exemplary research wing, the collaboration between medical and technology institutions emerges as a pivotal force.”

He added, “Being at the heart of the convergence between academia and industry, our recent session, hosted by IIT Mandi Catalyst, brought together visionaries like Dr. Satvasheel Powar: Faculty Incharge (IIT Mandi Catalyst), Associate Dean IIT Mandi, SJVN Chair Associate Professor (IIT Mandi) and Anil Singh: General Manager, IIT Mandi Catalyst, sparking dialogues with founders of startups – Dr. Dhananjay Kumar Rai, CEO at Web Autism, Noor Fatma, CTO at Easiofy, Prabal Singh, Founder & CEO SP Rural India Services Private Limited, Sandeep Vyas Founder & CEO Mild care & GynoCup, Anil Bakshi: Founder and CEO at Startup Story. These startups are passionately driving transformative solutions in the realm of healthcare. The presence of StartupStory allowed us to encapsulate and share these inspiring entrepreneurial journeys. This was a valuable platform for startups to engage directly with industry experts.”

Anil Bakshi, Founder & CEO of Startup Story, expressed his honor to be part of the inaugural Coffee Talk event. He shared, “I am honored to have been part of the inaugural Coffee Talk event at GIMS, Gr Noida, in collaboration with IIT Mandi Catalyst. The discussions on co-incubation opportunities, mentorship, and funding avenues were enlightening. It’s exciting to witness the commitment of GIMS and IIT Mandi Catalyst to foster innovation in the medical startup landscape. Looking forward to future collaborations and advancements in healthcare entrepreneurship.”

For those who couldn’t attend in person, the event provided a virtual option through Zoom, allowing participants from around the world to join the insightful discussion.

The Coffee Talk session created an engaging platform for networking and knowledge-sharing, paving the way for future collaborations and advancements in the medical startup landscape. The success of this inaugural event solidifies GIMS, Gr Noida’s commitment to nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship within the healthcare sector.

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