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IIT Guwahati and Miraclus Orthotech Pvt. Ltd. Join Forces to Drive Breakthroughs in Orthopedic Technology

 Formfees 30/01/2025

GUWAHATI : Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Miraclus Orthotech, a leading orthopedic implant manufacturer, to collaborate on innovative research, development, and testing of advanced orthopedic implants and instruments. The MoU was signed by Prof. Rohit Sinha, Dean, R&D, IIT Guwahati, and Mr. Pranav Thaker, Managing Director of Miraclus Orthotec Pvt. Ltd., in the presence of Prof. Sukumar Nandi, Prof. S. Kanagaraj, Prof. Souptick Chanda, and Mr. P. Kishore Kumar from IIT Guwahati, Dr. Kashif Akhtar Ahmed from AIIMS Guwahati, and Mr. Manas Mishra, Mr. Hardik Kakkadiya, Mr. Nikunj Patel, and Mr. Nithin Shajeendran from Miraclus Orthotec Pvt. Ltd.

This partnership marks a significant milestone in advancing biomedical engineering by combining IIT Guwahati’s expertise in cutting-edge research with Miraclus Orthotech’s industry leadership. Together, they aim to address critical challenges in the medical device sector and deliver high-quality, efficient solutions to improve patient care.

Speaking about the collaboration, Prof. Devendra Jalihal, Director, IIT Guwahati, said, “At IIT Guwahati, we are dedicated to driving technological advancements for the benefit of society. Our collaboration with Miraclus Orthotech is a step towards transforming research into practical innovations that enhance healthcare outcomes. Together, we aspire to set new standards in medical device technology.”

The partnership will focus on four key areas:

  • Research and Development: Joint efforts to design next-generation orthopedic implants and instruments.
  • Product Testing and Validation: Leveraging IIT Guwahati’s state-of-the-art facilities to ensure products meet global quality standards.
  • Skill Development: Conducting workshops, training programs, and knowledge-sharing sessions to provide students and researchers with practical exposure to medical device technology.
  • Intellectual Property Creation: Co-developing patents and publishing research outcomes to advance the field.

 

Commenting on collaboration with IIT Guwahati, Mr. Pranav Thaker, Managing Director, Miraclus Orthotech, said, “IIT Guwahati has consistently been at the forefront of technological innovation. By merging their academic excellence with our industry expertise, this partnership aims to deliver impactful solutions to the orthopedic sector. We are thrilled about the opportunities this collaboration presents, as it will further strengthen Miraclus’ position as a trusted solution provider within the orthopedic fraternity.”

This MoU underscores IIT Guwahati’s commitment to interdisciplinary research and fostering impactful industry-academia collaborations. Aligned with Govt. of India’s Make In India initiative, this partnership aims to accelerate innovation in the medical device sector, reduce reliance on imports, and enhance accessibility to affordable, high-quality healthcare solutions. By joining forces with Miraclus Orthotech, IIT Guwahati seeks to bolster India’s medical device ecosystem and contribute significantly to the global healthcare landscape.

As the next step, IIT Guwahati jointly with Miraclus plans to establish a facility equipped with advanced prototyping and testing tools for orthopedic implants and instruments. This facility will serve as a hub for interdisciplinary research, bringing together experts from biomedical engineering, materials science, and clinical practice.

Additionally, the partnership will initiate industry-academia exchange programs, allowing researchers and students to work closely with industry professionals to bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical implementation. A roadmap for regulatory approvals and commercialization will also be developed to accelerate the transition of innovative medical devices from the lab to the market.

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