In the medical device category, Kerala-based medical technology startup, Sascan Meditech, has been the winner of Startup India Grand Challenge 2021 among the 310 startups that have participated.

Incubated at the Technology Business Incubator of Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram, Sascan Meditech received a cash grant of ₹ 15,00,000 at the Grand Challenge organised by the Department of Pharmaceuticals.

The award was announced by Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog, after a rigorous evaluation process, and Sascan was selected from among 310 startups that had participated in the grand challenge, a statement from the Ministry of Science & Technology said.

Oral Scan, a handheld device for early, accurate and cost-effective detection of pre-cancerous lesions in the mouth, has been developed by the startup. Launched in October 2020, OralScan has reached eight states in India.

CerviScan, the second product of the startup which is a handheld non-invasive early detection of cervical cancer and for cervical cancer screening, will be launched soon.

The startup recently won the ‘Anjani Mashelkar Inclusive Innovation Award 2021’ from the Anjani Mashelkar Foundation which engages in rewarding, recognising and encouraging those responsible for creating value for the society in the technology, science and innovation domain.

Based on biophotonics and allied technologies, the startup founded by Subhash Narayanan, focuses on developing affordable healthcare products and solutions for cancer care and screening.

Read More News :

Vibrant Gujarat Startup Summit in Ahmedabad on January 9

UoH invites applications for Startup launcher Program