BETiC
BETIC is a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional translational R&D network established in 2014 at IIT Bombay. It focuses on creating indigenous medical devices by connecting stakeholders such as government, academia, medical community, industry, investors, and facilitators. BETIC aims to develop innovative, reliable, and affordable medical devices, crossing the 'valleys of death' from concept to market, and has received ISO 13485 certification for its process and quality management system.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Products
Orthopaedic surgery planning software
Digital planning tool for orthopaedic surgery workflows to support preoperative planning and implant selection.
Digital stethoscope module
Smart digital stethoscope module for acoustic capture and processing to assist auscultation.
Diabetic foot screening device
Portable device for screening foot complications in diabetic patients.
Stance-controlled knee-ankle-foot orthosis
Orthotic device providing stance-control assistance for lower-limb rehabilitation.
Endotracheal blockage detection device
Device designed to detect blockage in endotracheal tubes to enhance airway safety.
Hybrid plaster splint
Lightweight hybrid splint for fracture immobilization combining plaster and engineered materials.
Orthopaedic surgery planning software
Digital planning tool for orthopaedic surgery workflows to support preoperative planning and implant selection.
Digital stethoscope module
Smart digital stethoscope module for acoustic capture and processing to assist auscultation.
Diabetic foot screening device
Portable device for screening foot complications in diabetic patients.
Stance-controlled knee-ankle-foot orthosis
Orthotic device providing stance-control assistance for lower-limb rehabilitation.
Endotracheal blockage detection device
Device designed to detect blockage in endotracheal tubes to enhance airway safety.
Hybrid plaster splint
Lightweight hybrid splint for fracture immobilization combining plaster and engineered materials.
Services
Structured fellowship focusing on clinical immersion, team formation, need validation and early-stage innovation to advance projects from TRL 1 to TRL 3.
Support for concept evolution, proof-of-concept fabrication and iterative prototyping to progress devices from TRL 3 to TRL 4.
Services to configure products for manufacture including CAD optimization, simulation, design verification and access to pilot batch manufacturing processes (TRL 4–7).
Support for field deployment, market introduction and distribution channels to move validated devices from TRL 7 to TRL 9, including partnerships for affordable healthcare deployment.
Mechanical and electronic design services including CAD modelling, finite element simulation and design optimization for medical devices.
Access to additive and subtractive prototyping equipment for plastics, metals and electronics to produce functional prototypes for testing and clinician feedback.
Structured fellowship focusing on clinical immersion, team formation, need validation and early-stage innovation to advance projects from TRL 1 to TRL 3.
Support for concept evolution, proof-of-concept fabrication and iterative prototyping to progress devices from TRL 3 to TRL 4.
Services to configure products for manufacture including CAD optimization, simulation, design verification and access to pilot batch manufacturing processes (TRL 4–7).
Support for field deployment, market introduction and distribution channels to move validated devices from TRL 7 to TRL 9, including partnerships for affordable healthcare deployment.
Mechanical and electronic design services including CAD modelling, finite element simulation and design optimization for medical devices.
Access to additive and subtractive prototyping equipment for plastics, metals and electronics to produce functional prototypes for testing and clinician feedback.
Expertise Areas
- Clinical need identification and validation
- Medical device prototyping and product engineering
- Pilot manufacturing and small-batch production
- Medical imaging-based modelling and patient-specific implants
Key Technologies
- Additive manufacturing (polymer and metal)
- Computer-aided design and engineering (CAD/CAE)
- CT/MRI-based 3D reconstruction and medical modelling
- PCB design and electronics prototyping
News & Updates
MEDHA 2023
Medical Device Hackathon for students and professionals, held in May-June 2023, with stages at host institutes and IIT Bombay.
MEDIC 2023
Medical Device Innovation Camp for industry professionals, clinicians, and entrepreneurs, with activities including lectures, team projects, and mentorship.
MEDEX 2023
Medical Device Expo showcasing products developed in BETIC labs, organized twice a year.
MEDIS 2018-2019
Medical Device Innovation Symposium discussing opportunities, challenges, and best practices in medical device innovation.
ISO 13485 Certification
BETIC's process and medical device quality management system received ISO 13485 certification in 2018.
Patents Filed
BETIC team has filed 55 patents related to medical devices.
MEDHA 2023
Medical Device Hackathon for students and professionals, held in May-June 2023, with stages at host institutes and IIT Bombay.
MEDIC 2023
Medical Device Innovation Camp for industry professionals, clinicians, and entrepreneurs, with activities including lectures, team projects, and mentorship.
MEDEX 2023
Medical Device Expo showcasing products developed in BETIC labs, organized twice a year.
MEDIS 2018-2019
Medical Device Innovation Symposium discussing opportunities, challenges, and best practices in medical device innovation.
ISO 13485 Certification
BETIC's process and medical device quality management system received ISO 13485 certification in 2018.
Patents Filed
BETIC team has filed 55 patents related to medical devices.