In a bid to foster international collaboration and propel groundbreaking healthcare solutions, VentureBlick, a leading global platform for healthcare innovation, has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with T-Hub, the renowned technology incubator and accelerator based in India. The announcement was made during a conference held jointly by VentureBlick and T-Hub, signaling their shared commitment to facilitating the global outreach of Indian healthcare startups.

The conference, held at T-Hub in Hyderabad, witnessed the presence of key dignitaries including Dr. Kailash Jialdasani, Head of Operations – South Asia at VentureBlick, Chris Lee, Founder & CEO of VentureBlick, Wing Commander (Retd) Anthony Anish, COO of T-Hub, and Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, Special Chief Secretary to Government of Telangana, Industries & Commerce (I&C) Department, & Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (ITE&C) Department, who graced the occasion as the esteemed chief guest.

The primary objective of this strategic collaboration is to cultivate an ecosystem conducive to innovation, fostering knowledge exchange between nations, and providing comprehensive support in distribution and marketing for healthcare startups originating from India.

Dr. Jialdasani remarked, “India presently imports 70-80 per cent of its medical devices. Our aim is to empower Indian entrepreneurs to pioneer innovative healthcare technologies not only catering to India but also addressing global healthcare needs.”

Chris Lee, Founder and CEO of VentureBlick, emphasized, “We are staunch advocates of cross-border collaboration, recognizing that innovative healthcare solutions transcend geographical boundaries. A concept conceived in India holds the potential to revolutionize healthcare practices worldwide. By fortifying partnerships across borders and sectors, we uncover opportunities that propel global healthcare innovation forward.”

T-Hub, renowned for its extensive mentor network and track record in driving innovation, is poised to play a pivotal role in supporting Indian healthcare startups in their quest for global expansion. Leveraging T-Hub’s proven framework, which focuses on the 6Ms (Money, Mentors, Market Access, Manpower, Machinery, and Minutes) and 2Ps (Product and Process), over 2,000 startups have been nurtured, with 100+ innovation programs spearheaded, underscoring its dedication to entrepreneurial success and collaboration.

Indian healthcare startups are now poised to capitalize on the wealth of resources offered by VentureBlick and T-Hub, facilitating their global growth trajectory. Access to diverse solutions such as medical validation, clinical trials, market mapping, regulatory approvals, and go-to-market strategies will empower them in their cross-border expansion endeavors.

Wg Cdr (Retd) Anthony Anish, COO of T-Hub, affirmed, “At T-Hub, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering groundbreaking solutions in healthcare technology. Through our partnership with VentureBlick, we aim to equip Indian startups with the requisite resources to remain at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and to scale their innovations globally.”

VentureBlick is set to launch a health tech innovation platform named Discovery, which will serve as a nexus for innovators, physicians, investors, distributors, and industry experts to drive forward healthcare innovation and support startups in the sector. This initiative will afford Indian innovators unprecedented access to the global healthcare community, facilitating collaboration and growth opportunities on an international scale.