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The Results Are In! Meet the winners of the Sandeep Nailwal Startup Pitch Award 1st Prize: Deval Karia (Open MedLabs) 2nd Prize: Divyakshi Kaushik (Anatomech) 3rd Prize shared by: Komal Shah (Periwinkle Labs Pvt. Ltd.) Snahlata Singh (BioMarkIQ) Pratik Raghuwanshi (Ksham Innovation) In addition, we are pleased to offer mentorship to five more exceptional startups: 1. Pushkraj Marne (Manastik) 2. Dr. Abhinav Gupta, MBBS (Poccet Labs) 3. vasudha n (Curexel Technologies) 4. Shreya Manoj Nair (Brela innovations Pvt. Ltd.) 5. Mehul Baldwa (Utopic Tech) A big round of applause to all our winners. We look forward to seeing how this support helps you on your entrepreneurial journey. Here’s to continuing to push the boundaries of innovation and make a difference! Dr Gaurav Singh Nagakarthik MP Eduard Peris i Deprez Satya Prakash Dash Pooja Agrawal Ramnath Ballala Faraz Farooqui Girish Agarwal Divyarth Bansal Priyal M. Sana Saifi Kashish Taneja Dr. Sonalika Singh Annapoorna P K #StartupPitchAward #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Mentorship #Globalbio2024 #bioe3 #viksitbharat

Blockchain For Impact Leaves Its Mark at Global Bio India 2024! In the BFI Booth's activity area, 30 innovative projects and startups from BFI BIOME Networks showcased their prototypes and solutions. This showcase not only demonstrated groundbreaking ideas but also facilitated networking opportunities, helping startups connect with potential collaborators and investors. It played a crucial role in supporting their journey toward scaling up and making a larger impact. BFI successfully hosted three impactful activities: Fireside Chat with BFI Leadership: Attendees engaged in a lively discussion, posting questions about the current challenges faced by startups and research scientists. This open forum provided valuable insights into the hurdles within the biotech sector and potential strategies to overcome them. Round Table Discussion: Another house-full session by BFI! The discussion on "Perspectives on Innovation and Translation in the Biomedical Sector for Viksit Bharat" brought together thought leaders, innovators, and policymakers to explore strategies for advancing biomedical innovation. The conversation highlighted the role of collaboration in driving solutions for a developed India, sparking new ideas and partnerships. Sandeep Nailwal Startup Pitch Award: The excitement peaked with the Startup Pitch Award, where 20 pioneering startups presented their cutting-edge products and solutions. Each team had a chance to showcase their innovation in front of a distinguished jury of industry experts and investors. Startups from diverse sectors such as biotech, healthcare, and biomedical technology competed, delivering compelling presentations. 1st Prize: ₹3 Lacs 2nd Prize: ₹1.5 Lacs 3rd & 4th Prizes: ₹50,000 each The jury evaluated the startups based on innovation, scalability, and impact potential. Stay tuned as we announce the winners soon! Global Bio India #GlobalBioIndia2024 #BlockchainForImpact #HealthcareInnovation #StartupPitch #SandeepNailwal #BiotechInnovation #InnovationForIndia #BFI #BiomedicalResearch #ViksitBharat #Entrepreneurship #StartupEcosystem #BFIBIOME #Mentorship #ScaleUp

Update from Global Bio India 2024: We are excited to share a major highlight from GBI 2024! BIRAC has announced a Letter of Intent to collaborate with Blockchain For Impact (BFI). This significant development was witnessed by some of the foremost leaders in science and biotechnology, including: Dr. Ajay Sood - Principal Scientific Advisor to the Prime Minister of India, Kiran Majumdar Shaw - CEO of Biocon and Dr. Rajesh Gokhale - Secretary of the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Honorable Minister of Science Shri Jitender Singh for his support and blessings. This collaboration marks a pivotal moment in advancing our shared goals in the biomedical sector. Global Bio India Dr Gaurav Singh Nagakarthik MP Eduard Peris i Deprez Satya Prakash Dash Pooja Agrawal Ramnath Ballala Faraz Farooqui Girish Agarwal Divyarth Bansal Priyal M. Sana Saifi Kashish Taneja Dr. Sonalika Singh Annapoorna P K

Stand Out: Pitch Your Innovation! Calling all biomedical and healthcare innovators to participate in the Sandeep Nailwal Startup Pitch Award. Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) Dr Gaurav Singh Nagakarthik MP Eduard Peris i Deprez David Gonzalvo, CFA Satya Prakash Dash Pooja Agrawal Faraz Farooqui Sana Saifi Kashish Taneja Dr. Sonalika Singh Annapoorna P K Ramnath Ballala Girish Agarwal Divyarth Bansal Priyal M. Manbeena Chawla Ph.D.

Global Bio-India 2024, the nation’s largest biotech event, is happening this week, and Blockchain For Impact (BFI) is excited to participate! Join us at Booth P-03 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, from September 12 to 14, 2024! Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)Dr Gaurav Singh Nagakarthik MP Eduard Peris i Deprez David Gonzalvo, CFA Satya Prakash Dash Pooja Agrawal Faraz Farooqui Sana Saifi Kashish Taneja Dr. Sonalika Singh Annapoorna P K Ramnath Ballala Girish Agarwal Divyarth Bansal

Sharing glimpse of the impactful collaboration between the Government of Meghalaya, Blockchain for Impact (BFI), UNICEF India, and Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay ! This video captures the essence of our recent workshop on Human-Centered Design (HCD), which marked the launch of the India Health and Climate Resilience Fellowship (IHCRF) program. The fellowship is focused on empowering District Health Associates (DHAs) with the skills to tackle public health challenges at the district level using data-driven, sustainable solutions. Together, we aim to build stronger primary healthcare systems in Meghalaya. Watch the video to see how we're making a difference! UNICEF India Ajay Trakroo Dr Gaurav Singh Nagakarthik MP Eduard Peris i Deprez David Gonzalvo, CFA Ramnath Ballala Varna Sri Raman Karthikeyan Gopinathan Thongsuanmung Vualnam Faraz Farooqui Girish Agarwal Pooja Agrawal Priyal M. Divyarth Bansal Sana Saifi Kashish Taneja Dr. Sonalika Singh Annapoorna P K #BlockchainForImpact #HealthResilience #HumanCenteredDesign #PublicHealth #SustainableSolutions #IHCRF #Meghalaya #Collaboration

The Hospital Ship.... Launching shortly to deliver essential tertiary healthcare to Assam’s remote riverine communities. #HospitalShip #BFI #CNES #Assamfloods #MobileHealthcare #NHM #Brahmaputra #ClimateResilient CEntre for North East Studies and Policy Research National Health Mission, Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma Dr Gaurav Singh Nagakarthik MP Ramnath Ballala Eduard Peris i Deprez Faraz Farooqui Varna Sri Raman Karthikeyan Gopinathan Thongsuanmung Vualnam Girish Agarwal Pooja Agrawal Satya Prakash Dash Divyarth Bansal Priyal M. Sana Saifi Kashish Taneja Dr. Sonalika Singh Annapoorna P K Manbeena Chawla Ph.D.

India Health & Climate Resilience Fellowship (IHCRF) Program by Blockchain for Impact (BFI) has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Khunti District Administration in Jharkhand. This strategic partnership, facilitated by the PHIA Foundation, marks a significant milestone in our collective efforts to enhance public health problem-solving capabilities at the district level. This initiative emphasizes human-centric design to address critical health challenges, making it a groundbreaking model for community resilience and sustainability. Together, we aim to drive impactful, lasting change in Khunti and beyond. Johnson Topno PHIA Foundation Dr Gaurav Singh Nagakarthik MP Ramnath Ballala Varna Sri Raman Karthikeyan Gopinathan Thongsuanmung Vualnam Faraz Farooqui Girish Agarwal Pooja Agrawal Divyarth Bansal Priyal M. #Khunti #StrategicPartnership #BFI #PublicHealth #HCD #IHCRF