STPI and IIT BHU Explore AI Solutions for Healthcare and Assistive Technologies
- IBEF
- October 21, 2026
The Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) and the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, organised a technology conclave titled ‘AI for Health & Assistive Technologies’ to explore applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, accessibility and inclusion. Addressing the event, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Mr. S. Krishnan, highlighted AI’s potential to improve healthcare access, clinical decision-making and service delivery, particularly for underserved communities. Applications discussed included disease screening, medical diagnostics, remote intensive care unit (ICU) monitoring and AI-assisted surgical planning. He also emphasised the need to expand AI education across disciplines and strengthen collaboration among technology specialists, medical researchers, industry and startups to develop scalable solutions. Support available through the IndiaAI Mission and other MeitY initiatives was highlighted, alongside STPI’s role in connecting startups with investors, venture capital networks and market opportunities.
The conclave brought together government representatives, academics, healthcare professionals and startups to discuss translating AI research into practical solutions. STPI Director General Mr. Arvind Kumar highlighted the organisation’s network of 27 Centres of Entrepreneurship and its role in supporting indigenous innovation, product development and market access. IIT BHU Director Professor Amit Patra outlined the institute’s efforts to promote entrepreneurship through its Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE), including support for turning ideas into viable businesses and accessing funding. Two panel discussions examined AI’s role in inclusive healthcare and the pathway from research to scalable healthcare and assistive technologies. Discussions covered multidisciplinary research, startup development, commercialisation and practical deployment. The conclave underscored the importance of collaboration among academia, industry and government in developing responsible AI solutions that address societal needs and strengthen India’s healthcare and technology innovation ecosystem.
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