IIT Delhi, Wadhwani Foundation inaugurate Centre of Excellence in precision & personalised healthcare
The event saw participation of Dr Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, CEO, Anusandhan National Research Foundation; Dr Taruna Madan, Scientist G, Head, Division of Development Research, ICMR; Rajiv Nath, Forum Coordinator, AiMeD; Goutam Bhattacharya, CEO, Life Sciences Sector Skill Development Council; Dr Nikhil Agarwal, MD, FITT, IITD and Gagan Sharma, CEO, Proxmed Australia, mentions the press release.
The WIN Centre at IIT Delhi focuses on healthcare technologies, as mentioned in the release, which also added that in Phase 1 of the project, the primary focus is on personalised medicine and rehabilitation, Bio-Imaging and AI as Diagnostic Tools, Assistive Technology for the elderly and Disabled, personalised implants and low-cost wearables, and diagnostic tools.
It aims to create a collaborative platform where academia, industry, and government work together to move innovations from lab to market faster, improving patient outcomes and strengthening India's global healthcare leadership.
The CoE is part of the Rs 1,400 plus crore investment the Wadhwani Foundation has committed, in collaboration with national partners, to strengthen India's innovation ecosystem. This nationwide initiative — announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Yugm Innovation Conclave on April 29 — encompasses multiple Centres of Excellence across premier institutions, targeting strategic sectors such as semiconductors, quantum technology, space tech, and advanced computing, alongside healthcare.
Prof Rangan Banerjee, Director, IIT Delhi, remarked, 'Through the WIN Centre, IIT Delhi will channelise its expertise in biomedical technologies, AI, and engineering towards delivering tangible healthcare innovations—from precision diagnostics and personalised treatments to affordable medical devices. Our goal is to create solutions that not only address India's healthcare challenges but also set new benchmarks for global impact.'
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