MoU signed to boost innovation in medical robotics - The HinduUpdated - July 26, 2026 11:36 pm IST - VISAKHAPATNAMThe Technology Innovation Hub Foundation for IoT and IoE (IHFC) at IIT Delhi and AIC-AMTZ MediValley at Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ) on Sunday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate innovation in medical robotics and intelligent healthcare technologies.The partnership brings together Technology Innovation hub’s (IHFC) expertise in artificial intelligence, robotics, cyber-physical systems and autonomous technologies with AMTZ’s integrated MedTech manufacturing and innovation ecosystem. By combining advanced research with world-class manufacturing capabilities, the collaboration aims to accelerate the development, testing and translation of next-generation medical robotic solutions into real-world healthcare applications.“India has the talent to lead the world in medical robotics. What we need is an ecosystem that transforms ideas into life-saving technologies. At AMTZ, we are building that ecosystem by bringing together innovation, manufacturing and entrepreneurship,” said AMTZ MD Jitendra Sharma.“This collaboration is another step towards AMTZ’s larger mission of building a future where every breakthrough in healthcare reaches the people who need it most. By bringing together innovation, research, and manufacturing, we are creating technologies that have the power to save lives and transform healthcare,” he added.In another release, the AMTZ has said it has built one of India’s most comprehensive MedTech innovation ecosystems, nurturing 100+ startups dedicated exclusively to healthcare innovation. From AI-powered diagnostics and life-saving medical devices to biotechnology, rehabilitation technologies, and digital health solutions, AMTZ has become a launchpad for innovators transforming ideas into technologies that improve patient care.With over 100 startups incubated across its specialised centres – Medivalley Incubation Council, Bio Valley Incubation Council, Bharat Limb Centre (BLC), and the Centre of Excellence for Additive Manufacturing - AMTZ enables innovators to move seamlessly from concept and prototyping to validation, manufacturing, and commercialisation.Unlike conventional incubators, AMTZ provides startups with access to advanced manufacturing, advanced prototyping, testing laboratories, regulatory guidance, quality certification, clinical collaborations, and commercialisation support.Mr. Sharma said, “Every healthcare innovation begins with a purpose to solve a problem and improve a life. At AMTZ, our endeavour has always been to ensure that promising ideas do not stop at the laboratory door but find their way to the patients who need them. Crossing the milestone of 100+ startups reflects the trust innovators place in the AMTZ ecosystem and our commitment to transforming healthcare through innovation.”Published - July 26, 2026 11:26 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }