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'''Kalam Institute of Health Technology''' or '''KIHT''' is an affiliated Institute of [[Department of Biotechnology]] established in July 2017 named in honor of [[A. P. J. Abdul Kalam]] who served as a [[President of India]] in [[Pedagantyada]], [[Visakhapatnam]], [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://kiht.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/2018-07-02-KIHT-Information-under-RTI_Approved.pdf |title=RTI Approved |work=KIT |date=2017-01-08 |accessdate=2018-11-26}}</ref>. This institute was established in [[Make in India]] Government programme.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/education-expo-in-alappuzha/article25657067.ece |title=government program|work=the hindu |date=2018-12-03 |accessdate=2018-12-06}}</ref> and this institute is India’s first medical tech institute <ref>{{cite news |url=http://pharmabiz.com/NewsDetails.aspx?aid=103359&sid=1|title=first medical tech institute|work=pharma biz |date=2017-07-26 |accessdate=2018-12-15}}</ref>.
'''Kalam Institue of Health Technology''' or '''KIHT''' is a Government of India project supported by the [[Department of Biotechnology]]. The institution established in July 2017 is named in honor of [[A. P. J. Abdul Kalam]] and is strategically located at Visakhapatnam within [[Andhra Pradesh Medtech Zone Limited|AMTZ Campus]]. The mandate it serves is aimed at promoting and supporting innovations in medical technologies through research and development, industry promotion, policy-making and knowledge repository. This institute was established under [[Make in India]] Government programme.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/education-expo-in-alappuzha/article25657067.ece|title=government program|date=2018-12-03|work=the hindu|accessdate=2018-12-06}}</ref> and is India’s first medical technology institute <ref>{{cite news|url=http://pharmabiz.com/NewsDetails.aspx?aid=103359&sid=1|title=first medical tech institute|date=2017-07-26|work=pharma biz|accessdate=2018-12-15}}</ref>.

It constitutes of 5 cells:

1) Cell for Health Technology Assessment (CHTA)

2) Cell for Technology Transfer (CTT)

3) Cell for Product Realisation (CPR)

4) Cell for Market Intelligence and Trade (CMIT)

5) Cell for Supply Chain Management (CSCM)


==Institution==
==Institution==
Kalam Institute of Health Technology is focused on [[Research and development]] Medical Devices and medical technology exports KIHT is supported by [[Ministry of Science and Technology]] and this institute can boom medical devices industry in India.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Andhra-Pradesh/2018-11-16/GeM-signed-with-KIHT-at-EduTech/442725|title=introduction|work=the hans india |date=2018-11-16 |accessdate=2018-12-09}}</ref>.
Kalam Institute of Health Technology is focused on [[Research and development]] of Medical Devices and medical technology exports. KIHT is supported by [[Ministry of Science and Technology]] and this institute can boom medical devices industry in India.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Andhra-Pradesh/2018-11-16/GeM-signed-with-KIHT-at-EduTech/442725|title=introduction|work=the hans india |date=2018-11-16 |accessdate=2018-12-09}}</ref>.

== Cells ==

==== CELL FOR HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT (CHTA), ====
Cell For Health Technology Assessment affiliated to [https://dhr.gov.in/ Department of Health Research] works towards channelizing the national research funding for critical components by identifying medical devices specific for Indian needs based on the disease burden and high import dependency. The Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC),a Public- Sector Enterprise of DBT, is also collaborating with KIHT to identify the core areas for focused funding for research initiatives in medical technology

==== CELL FOR TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER (CTT) ====
The Cell For Technology Transfer supports MedTech transfers(e-Auction) and facilitates rapid industrial promotion. It also connects with knowledge networks to facilitate scientific cooperation, coordination of activities, information exchange, exchange of expertise and implementation of joint projects.

==== CELL FOR PRODUCT REALISATION (CPR) ====
The CPR team provides critical component knowledge to relevant institutions for focused research & development and also facilitates core scientific facilities in developing core medical device technologies.

==== CELL FOR MARKET INTELLIGENCE AND TRADE (CMIT) ====
The CMIT team acts as knowledge repository for export and import data on medical devices and an advisory board on all matters relating to medical device sector. This cell also tracks foreign direct investments via different routes in the Indian medical device ecosystem and gives strategical recommendations to various incubated start-ups at AMTZ

== NIPUN: Non-Regulatory Innovation Potential-Utility-Novelty Certificate ==
The Regulatory and non-regulatory processes involved in the highly complex medical technology sector is a huge dissuading factor for innovators/ manufacturers to commercially exploit their innovations/ product initiative. There are globally accepted practices defining standards, quality of the product, efficacy, safety aspects etc which needs to be imbibed by Indian stakeholders in a systematic way.

To address the concerns of such stakeholders and act as a single point window for all non-regulatory requirements of the medical technology sector, as also provide a simplified approach to the current process in the commercialization of product KIHT has launched this initiative of NIPUN (Non- Regulatory Innovation Potential-Utility-Novelty certificate). This pioneer initiative takes care of all the processes relating to having a certified product in hand for gaining market access.

NIPUN covers all aspects relating to mapping of suitable standards, confirmatory assessment in empanelled labs, product testing, comprehensive Health Technology Assessment (HTA) and all other associated steps required to move for regulatory filing in various markets as also seek market authorization within the country. The certificate issued by KIHT is accompanied by all outcomes research studies, certifications required for the product and the data provided could be used for regulatory filing in India and abroad

== MIILI: Make in India Leadership Institute ==
"Make in India Leadership Institute" (MIILI) under Kalam Institute of Health Technology offers a rigorous executive program of three months for working professionals in the Medical technology field. The program is designed for those aspirants who wants to develop an advanced understanding of the medical device process from conceptualization to commercialization and to build capabilities to succeed in their current and future techno-commercial and administration roles. This course broadly offers content of 10 modules, apart from activities like medical technology industrial tour every month, webinar every week by renowned international faculty member and a leadership session every month by an eminent industry champion.


==Programme and Research==
==Programme and Research==
The institute will provide research and development of medical devices information for [[Andhra Pradesh Medtech Zone Limited]] and ties up with research for [[The Joanna Briggs Institute]] and [[University of Adelaide]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/kiht-ties-up-with-australian-institute-for-research/article24188179.ece|title=ties up with|work=the hindu|date=2018-06-18|accessdate=2018-12-11}}</ref>.
The institute will provide research and development of medical devices information for [[Andhra Pradesh Medtech Zone Limited]] and ties up with research for [[The Joanna Briggs Institute]] and [[University of Adelaide]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/kiht-ties-up-with-australian-institute-for-research/article24188179.ece|title=ties up with|work=the hindu|date=2018-06-18|accessdate=2018-12-11}}</ref>

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==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 12:15, 15 March 2019

Kalam Institute of Health Technology
Motto in English
Vigyanena Jaataani Jeevanti
TypePublic
Established2017
AffiliationDepartment of Biotechnology
DirectorProf. K. VijayRaghavan
Location, ,
India

17°37′47″N 83°09′46″E / 17.629777°N 83.162910°E / 17.629777; 83.162910
Websitekiht.in

Kalam Institue of Health Technology or KIHT is a Government of India project supported by the Department of Biotechnology. The institution established in July 2017 is named in honor of A. P. J. Abdul Kalam and is strategically located at Visakhapatnam within AMTZ Campus. The mandate it serves is aimed at promoting and supporting innovations in medical technologies through research and development, industry promotion, policy-making and knowledge repository. This institute was established under Make in India Government programme.[1] and is India’s first medical technology institute [2].

It constitutes of 5 cells:

1) Cell for Health Technology Assessment (CHTA)

2) Cell for Technology Transfer (CTT)

3) Cell for Product Realisation (CPR)

4) Cell for Market Intelligence and Trade (CMIT)

5) Cell for Supply Chain Management (CSCM)

Institution

Kalam Institute of Health Technology is focused on Research and development of Medical Devices and medical technology exports. KIHT is supported by Ministry of Science and Technology and this institute can boom medical devices industry in India.[3].

Cells

CELL FOR HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT (CHTA),

Cell For Health Technology Assessment affiliated to Department of Health Research works towards channelizing the national research funding for critical components by identifying medical devices specific for Indian needs based on the disease burden and high import dependency. The Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC),a Public- Sector Enterprise of DBT, is also collaborating with KIHT to identify the core areas for focused funding for research initiatives in medical technology

CELL FOR TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER (CTT)

The Cell For Technology Transfer supports MedTech transfers(e-Auction) and facilitates rapid industrial promotion. It also connects with knowledge networks to facilitate scientific cooperation, coordination of activities, information exchange, exchange of expertise and implementation of joint projects.

CELL FOR PRODUCT REALISATION (CPR)

The CPR team provides critical component knowledge to relevant institutions for focused research & development and also facilitates core scientific facilities in developing core medical device technologies.

CELL FOR MARKET INTELLIGENCE AND TRADE (CMIT)

The CMIT team acts as knowledge repository for export and import data on medical devices and an advisory board on all matters relating to medical device sector. This cell also tracks foreign direct investments via different routes in the Indian medical device ecosystem and gives strategical recommendations to various incubated start-ups at AMTZ

NIPUN: Non-Regulatory Innovation Potential-Utility-Novelty Certificate

The Regulatory and non-regulatory processes involved in the highly complex medical technology sector is a huge dissuading factor for innovators/ manufacturers to commercially exploit their innovations/ product initiative. There are globally accepted practices defining standards, quality of the product, efficacy, safety aspects etc which needs to be imbibed by Indian stakeholders in a systematic way.

To address the concerns of such stakeholders and act as a single point window for all non-regulatory requirements of the medical technology sector, as also provide a simplified approach to the current process in the commercialization of product KIHT has launched this initiative of NIPUN (Non- Regulatory Innovation Potential-Utility-Novelty certificate). This pioneer initiative takes care of all the processes relating to having a certified product in hand for gaining market access.

NIPUN covers all aspects relating to mapping of suitable standards, confirmatory assessment in empanelled labs, product testing, comprehensive Health Technology Assessment (HTA) and all other associated steps required to move for regulatory filing in various markets as also seek market authorization within the country. The certificate issued by KIHT is accompanied by all outcomes research studies, certifications required for the product and the data provided could be used for regulatory filing in India and abroad

MIILI: Make in India Leadership Institute

"Make in India Leadership Institute" (MIILI) under Kalam Institute of Health Technology offers a rigorous executive program of three months for working professionals in the Medical technology field. The program is designed for those aspirants who wants to develop an advanced understanding of the medical device process from conceptualization to commercialization and to build capabilities to succeed in their current and future techno-commercial and administration roles. This course broadly offers content of 10 modules, apart from activities like medical technology industrial tour every month, webinar every week by renowned international faculty member and a leadership session every month by an eminent industry champion.

Programme and Research

The institute will provide research and development of medical devices information for Andhra Pradesh Medtech Zone Limited and ties up with research for The Joanna Briggs Institute and University of Adelaide.[4]


See also

References

  1. ^ "government program". the hindu. 2018-12-03. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
  2. ^ "first medical tech institute". pharma biz. 2017-07-26. Retrieved 2018-12-15.
  3. ^ "introduction". the hans india. 2018-11-16. Retrieved 2018-12-09.
  4. ^ "ties up with". the hindu. 2018-06-18. Retrieved 2018-12-11.