ICMR-DHR Centre of Excellence

The ICMR-DHR Centre of Excellence (CoE) at IIT Bombay is a groundbreaking initiative focused on medical-grade pilot manufacturing and testing of innovative medical devices. Its primary goal is to bridge the gap between research prototypes and market-ready products. Leveraging on IIT Bombay’s extensive expertise in biomedical engineering, healthcare, and medical device innovation, the CoE offers a cutting-edge facility equipped for precision manufacturing of biocompatible plastics, metals, ceramics, and composites.

Certified with ISO 13485 compliance, the CoE supports startups, researchers, and industry partners by facilitating the smooth transition of novel healthcare ideas from research to the market while maintaining affordability and quality. The CoE's vision is to strengthen the indigenous medical device ecosystem by promoting local development, fostering innovation, and enhancing industry collaboration, ultimately making advanced medical devices more accessible and impactful for society.