The Presidency School of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Computing (PSAIAC), Presidency University, Bengaluru, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Confederation for Centre of Excellence in HealthTech and MedTech (CHARAKA), a flagship initiative of the Government of Karnataka, to strengthen collaboration in healthcare innovation, research, entrepreneurship, and emerging technologies.

 

The partnership establishes a strategic framework for multidisciplinary collaboration in HealthTech, MedTech, Digital Health, Public Health, Environmental Health, One Health, and Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare. It brings together academia, researchers, clinicians, start-ups, industry leaders, and policymakers to develop innovative solutions to real-world healthcare challenges.

 

The MoU signing ceremony was attended by Dr Bhaskar Rajakumar, CEO, CHARAKA – Centre of Excellence for HealthTech and MedTech, Government of Karnataka; Dr Sivaperumal Sampath, Pro Vice Chancellor, Presidency University; Dr Shakkeera L., Dean, Presidency School of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Computing (PSAIAC); Dr Robin Rohit Vincent, Head, NVIDIA Centre of Excellence, PSAIAC; Dr Sampath A. K., Professor, PSAIAC; and Mr Vinayak R. K., Assistant Professor, PSAIAC.

The collaboration reflects the shared commitment of Presidency University and CHARAKA to advancing research, innovation, capacity building, entrepreneurship, and technology-enabled healthcare solutions while fostering a vibrant ecosystem for academic and industry engagement.

 

Key Highlights of the MoU

 

The Memorandum of Understanding establishes a collaborative framework to promote:

• Joint research and innovation in HealthTech, MedTech, Digital Health, Public Health, Environmental Health, One Health, and Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare.
• Capacity-building initiatives through workshops, seminars, conferences, certification programmes, and technical training.
• Academic collaboration through multidisciplinary research and knowledge exchange.
• Innovation and entrepreneurship through incubation, mentoring, and start-up support.
• Development of healthcare technologies in collaboration with industry and government.
• Opportunities for students and faculty to participate in research, innovation, and translational healthcare initiatives.

Opportunities Through CHARAKA

 

As part of the collaboration, CHARAKA will provide:

• Access to advanced laboratories, scientific equipment, and translational research infrastructure.
• Expert mentorship from clinicians, researchers, industry professionals, and entrepreneurs.
• Support for start-up incubation, innovation, commercialisation, and technology transfer.
• Guidance on intellectual property (IP), regulatory pathways, funding opportunities, and product development.
• Collaboration opportunities with hospitals, research institutions, industry partners, and government organisations.

Benefits for Students and Faculty

 

The partnership will enable students and faculty to:

• Participate in interdisciplinary healthcare research projects.
• Develop AI-powered healthcare solutions and MedTech innovations.
• Gain exposure to advanced research infrastructure and industry practices.
• Collaborate with leading healthcare professionals and researchers.
• Strengthen entrepreneurial, technical, analytical, and innovation skills.
• Contribute to impactful research addressing societal and healthcare challenges.

The MoU reinforces Presidency University's vision of promoting research excellence, innovation, and industry-integrated learning. Through its collaboration with CHARAKA, the University aims to nurture future researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and technology leaders capable of addressing global healthcare challenges through interdisciplinary research and cutting-edge technologies.

 

The partnership marks another significant milestone in Presidency University's journey towards building a world-class ecosystem for innovation, healthcare research, and academic excellence.