IITK-KGMU SIB SHInE

The SIB-SHInE Biodesign program serves as a springboard for launching, redirecting, or accelerating a career in health technology and biomedical innovation. SIB SHInE program utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to assemble a team of fellows that tackle some of today’s most pressing clinical and biomedical needs and catalyze innovation in medical device, diagnostic and digital health. Fellows will receive curated instructions and mentorship throughout the program from the task force mentors, course instructors and industry professionals with core domain expertise across the healthcare ecosystem.

SIB SHInE Biodesign Process

The program is based on the philosophy of 4Cs ie.., Clinical Immersion, Conception, Creation and Corroborations.

SIB SHInE fellows will follow a four-stage development process that forms the cornerstone of their entrepreneurial journey. The year-long fellowship will provide the fellows an in-depth understanding of biomedical product development – from the identification of clinical opportunities to the initiation of a new venture.

PROGRAM OFFERINGS

FELLOWSHIP

Competitive fellowship of Rs.60,000/month for 12 months

VENTURE LAUNCH

Ownership in the IP and opportunity to launch your own team venture

EXPERIENCE

The experience of a lifetime on product innovation and mentoring by experts

NETWORK

Opportunity to build a global network in the Medtech industry

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

SIB SHInE is a competitive fellowship seeking smart and creative professionals with

prior experience of invention preferably in Medical innovations or industry experience
Aptitude for frugal thinking
Inclination towards entrepreneurship and product commercialization

Additional to technical knowledge, fellows are expected to possess some of the primary non-technical skills such as:

leadership
problem-solving
team player
strong communication
creative abilities

Apply now | Deadline: 29th July 2022

Minimum Eligibility

Minimum Eligibility:

Candidate with graduate and advance degrees in Medicine (including BDS), Basic Sciences, Engineering, Biomedical Instrumentation, Product/Industrial design, Business Administration
Applicants committed to devote 12 months (full time) for the Fellowship Program which will involve travel to partner Universities/Institutions also.

Preliminary screening of the applicants | Rolling basis

Face to Face interview | Online mode | 28th July-31st July 2022

Face to Face interview | Offline mode at IITK | 10th August 2022

Final result announcement | 15th August 2022

FELLOW SELECTION PROCESS AND TIMELINEW

The final list of 8 selected candidates and 7 waitlisted candidates will be released

PROGRAM CURRICULUM

Clinical Basics for Biodesign

Fundamentals of human physiology and anatomy
Understanding of human factor engineering

Engineering Basics of Biodesign

Basic principles of Mechanical, electronics and other relevant engineering disciplines
Exposure to advanced manufacturing techniques
Basics of Prototypes development

Design Thinking

Empathy study
Design theory and methodology
need-metric matrix and metrics benchmarking

Indian Healthcare System

a. Understanding of the Indian Healthcare System

b. Policy Reforms by Govt. of India

c. Initiatives in Indian Healthcare system

IP Strategies

Overview of Intellectual Property Rights
Conducting a prior-art-search
Filing Patent application in India
Determination of freedom-to-operate
Developing Indian and Global patent strategies

Legal, Regulatory Strategies and Quality affairs

Introduction to Indian Medical Device Rules 2017
Integrating Global Regulatory Strategy
Basics of clinical trial studies
Regulatory pathways in the USA and Europe i. FDA -510 (k) ii. CE marking
GLP, GCP, GMP and Sterility Requirements for Devices

Assessing affordability of Biomedical Innovations across the product lifecycle

Introduction to health economic modeling for biomedical innovations
Role in evaluating value of biomedical innovations
Fundamentals of cost and budget impact modeling in medical devices
Real-world case studies

Start-up Formation and Entrepreneurship in Medical Device Sector

Basics of starting a business
Basics of business Plan drafting and funding Pitch
Reimbursement basics including coverage, payment
Market analysis and Go to market strategies
Company formation and Registration in India
Fund Fundraising

PROGRAM PARTNERS

IIT KANPUR

Engineering Excellence

EXECUTION PARTNER

KGMU LUCKNOW

Medical Excellence