From clinics to code, doctors in Gujarat take the startup route

Time of India

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Slug: National Doctors' Day
Ahmedabad: When Dr Jeet Naik, a dental surgeon, could not find affordable, quality preformed primary molar stainless steel crowns made in India, he did not wait for the market to catch up.
Instead, he built the solution himself. "Even before I set up my practice, I was working on tech to make crowns accessible to the paediatric and adult population. Once the prototype worked, I started Rainbow Crowns," said Dr Naik, co-founder of the Ahmedabad-based startup incubated at iHub. After success in Gujarat, the venture has expanded across India, and now aims at the global market.
On National Doctors' Day, observed on July 1 in honour of legendary physician Dr B C Roy, a different kind of doctor is emerging: one who wears both a white coat and an innovator's cap.
Across Gujarat's startup ecosystem, more doctors are stepping into the entrepreneurial space, driven by a firsthand understanding of gaps in healthcare, from surgical devices to patient apps.
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While some startups, such as Modified Energy Device, target niche clinical needs, others tackle everyday frustrations. Dr Abhijeet Salunke, an orthopaedic oncosurgeon, is the co-founder of Intentio biopsy device. "Collecting bone and marrow samples accurately is crucial for diagnosing cancers and infections," he said.
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"We worked for years to perfect our biopsy gun, which is now patented."
Dr Om Lakhani, an endocrinologist, built an app to assist diabetic patients with insulin management. Still in beta, the app helps users plan their insulin intake and track sugar levels based on dietary inputs. "This is where medical knowledge and AI intersect meaningfully," he said.
Even beyond med-tech, doctors are creating solutions for modern lifestyles.
A startup named Snakss, founded by healthcare professionals, addresses quick commerce food delivery — an idea born from their own long hospital shifts and dietary challenges.
The state's innovation ecosystem is now actively promoting such crossover ventures. Dr A N Kadri, executive director of the State Health Resource Centre (SHRC), said that awareness campaigns about startup opportunities are now held across medical, dental, and physiotherapy colleges. "We are building an environment where doctors can think beyond clinics," he said.
Hiranmay Mahanta, CEO of iHub, added that all 12 govt medical colleges are part of Gujarat's Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP). "We are seeing a clear rise in student-led research and doctor-driven innovation," he said.