Healthcare Technology Innovation Centre (IIT Madras)

About Healthcare Technology Innovation Centre (IIT Madras)

Healthcare Technology Innovation Centre (HTIC), a multi-disciplinary R&D center, is a joint initiative of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) and Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India that brings together technologists, engineers, doctors, healthcare professionals, industry and the government to develop healthcare technologies for the country. The vision of HTIC is to develop technologies that create impact and drive innovation in healthcare and be a leader known for technical excellence and collaborative spirit. HTIC collaborates with leading medical institutions and a wide range of industry players in various areas such as ophthalmology, ultrasonography, orthopedics, neonatal care, patient monitoring, to develop and deploy healthcare technologies. In addition to technology research and development, HTIC works closely with the industry in developing R&D solutions, joint development of technology products, technology assessment, and evaluation.