
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.
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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
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prior experience of invention preferably in Medical innovations or industry experience
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Aptitude for frugal thinking
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Inclination towards entrepreneurship and product commercialization
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Additional to technical knowledge, fellows are expected to possess some of the primary non-technical skills such as:
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leadership
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problem-solving
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team player
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strong communication
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creative abilities

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

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Preliminary screening of the applicants | Rolling basis
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Face to Face interview | Online mode | 28th July-31st July 2022
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Face to Face interview | Offline mode at IITK | 10th August 2022
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Final result announcement | 15th August 2022
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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
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Fundamentals of human physiology and anatomy
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Understanding of human factor engineering

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

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

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

Assessing affordability of Biomedical Innovations across the product lifecycle
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Introduction to health economic modeling for biomedical innovations
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Role in evaluating value of biomedical innovations
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Fundamentals of cost and budget impact modeling in medical devices
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Real-world case studies

Start-up Formation and Entrepreneurship in Medical Device Sector
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Basics of starting a business
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Basics of business Plan drafting and funding Pitch
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Reimbursement basics including coverage, payment
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Market analysis and Go to market strategies
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Company formation and Registration in India
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Fund Fundraising
PROGRAM PARTNERS

IIT KANPUR
Engineering Excellence
EXECUTION PARTNER

KGMU LUCKNOW
Medical Excellence
EXECUTION PARTNER

DBT, Govt. of India
SPONSORING PARTNER