Educational Visit to STPI–MedTech Centre of Entrepreneurship

Organized By

Maharishi School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSOPS), Maharishi University of Information Technology (MUIT), Lucknow in association with IQAC and MUIT Incubation and Innovation Foundation (MIIF)

Venue

STPI–MedTech Centre of Entrepreneurship, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow

Participants

A total of 50 students from D. Pharm and B. Pharm programs actively participated in the educational visit.

Objective

The visit to the STPI–MedTech Centre of Entrepreneurship (SGPGIMS, Lucknow) was organized to provide students with practical exposure to the rapidly evolving field of medical technology and entrepreneurship in the MedTech sector. The key objectives of the visit were:

• To bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application
• To introduce students to MedTech startups and innovations
• To create awareness about entrepreneurship opportunities in the healthcare sector
• To understand regulatory, research, and product development aspects in MedTech

Visit Details

The educational visit was successfully organized for students of the Maharishi School of Pharmaceutical Sciences with the aim of enhancing their understanding of healthcare innovation and entrepreneurship.

During the visit, experts from the STPI–MedTech incubation centre delivered insightful presentations on medical technology entrepreneurship. Students were introduced to key concepts such as startup incubation, product development, regulatory pathways, and commercialization strategies in healthcare innovation.

A major highlight of the visit was the practical demonstration of advanced instruments and technologies, including:

• Robotic Operation Theatre
• Digital Twins
• Neuroendoscopy systems

This hands-on exposure enabled students to understand the integration of advanced technology in healthcare and strengthened their ability to correlate academic learning with real-world industrial practices.

Additionally, students were given a guided tour of the facility, where they observed:

• Advanced infrastructure for medical device prototyping
• Incubation labs supporting healthcare startups
• Ongoing real-time projects and innovations in the MedTech domain

Learning Outcomes

• Practical understanding of healthcare technology integration
• Exposure to startup culture and innovation ecosystems
• Knowledge of career opportunities in MedTech and entrepreneurship
• Inspiration to explore research and startup initiatives in pharmaceutical and healthcare domains

Student Feedback

Students expressed great satisfaction with the visit and appreciated the initiative taken by the Maharishi School of Pharmaceutical Sciences. They found the sessions highly informative and engaging, which enhanced both their academic understanding and professional confidence.

The interaction with industry experts and exposure to real-world technologies were considered particularly valuable and inspiring.

Coordination of the Visit

• Ms. Deepika Gupta, Associate Professor (MSOPS)
• Mr. Aman Agrahari, Assistant Professor (MSOPS)
• Mr. Puneet Pandey, Manager (MIIF)

Acknowledgements

The Maharishi School of Pharmaceutical Sciences expresses its sincere gratitude to:

• Mr. Abhinav Pandey, Manager, MedTech CoE
• Ms. Kavya Agrawal, Assistant Manager, MedTech CoE
• Ms. Kavita Chaudhary, Lab Engineer, MedTech CoE

for their support and for providing valuable learning exposure to the students.

The institution also extends heartfelt appreciation to:

• Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Bhanu Pratap Singh
• Registrar Dr. Girish Chhimwal
• Dean Academics Dr. Neeraj Jain
• Dean (MSOPS) Dr. Pavan Kumar
• Dr. Nidhi Srivastava, Deputy Dean (MSOPS)
• Sr. AO Dr. Rajesh Singh

for their continuous encouragement and administrative support in the successful organization of this educational visit.

The educational visit was a highly enriching and insightful experience for the students. It broadened their perspective beyond traditional pharmaceutical careers and encouraged them to think innovatively in the field of healthcare technology and entrepreneurship.

The initiative successfully bridged the gap between academic learning and industry exposure, empowering students to explore future opportunities in the MedTech and startup ecosystem.