Vizag’s AMTZ to Drive BRICS BioDesign Initiative for Healthcare Innovation

Source: The Hindu | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 13:19:34 UTC

Key Points

• The Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone is spearheading the BRICS BioDesign Programme to advance healthcare innovation and medical technology across BRICS member nations.
• The initiative was launched in New Delhi by India’s Principal Scientific Adviser, Ajay Kumar Sood.
• The launch included the exchange of a Memorandum of Agreement among participating institutions and the unveiling of the official programme website.
• The programme operates through a collaborative framework involving AMTZ, the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser, FICCI, and the Science & Technology Cluster.
• It aims to connect researchers, healthcare professionals, academic institutions, and commercial stakeholders to accelerate the deployment of affordable and accessible medical technologies.
• The initiative is based at The Atrium in AMTZ and integrates clinical, design, engineering, prototyping, and translational capabilities to serve emerging economies.