STPI Hosts AI Healthcare Conclave at IIT BHU

Software Technology Parks of India and the Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship at IIT BHU held a conclave on AI for healthcare and assistive technology in Varanasi, according to a government press release. The event brought together representatives from the Electronics and IT Ministry of India, academic institutions, healthcare organizations and startups.

Ministry Secretary S. Krishnan discussed uses of AI in disease screening, medical diagnostics, remote intensive care monitoring and surgical planning. He also outlined support available through the IndiaAI Mission and other ministry programs.

Two panel discussions covered accessible healthcare, inclusion and the process of turning AI research into practical healthcare and assistive technology products. Participants included researchers from IIT BHU, government officials, startup founders and representatives from STPI's medical technology entrepreneurship center in Lucknow.