Lt Gen MD Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, inaugurates Manipal Start-Up Expo 2025 in Manipal on Monday.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is set to invest ₹365 crore in research and development this year, according to Lt Gen MD Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor of MAHE.
Participating in the inaugural of the Manipal Start-Up Expo 2025 in Manipal on Monday, he said: “At MAHE, the entire journey — from ideation to innovation, entrepreneurship, and the maturation of a startup ecosystem — is supported under one roof. We offer comprehensive validation trials, including clinical trials for implantable devices, reflecting our deep investment in cutting-edge research and translational outcomes.”
Emphasising MAHE’s role as a key consortium partner alongside IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, Philips, and Manipal Hospitals in an AI-driven initiative focused on cardiac disease prevention, treatment, and research, he said: “The era of organic growth is behind us. Today, we stand at the threshold of accelerated progress, and it is imperative that we all come together to drive this transformation forward.”
Apurva Shrivastava, Incubation Officer, Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), said the Manipal Start-Up Expo exemplifies the kind of collaborative ecosystem that BIRAC strives to foster across India. MAHE’s comprehensive approach from research to commercialisation aligns perfectly with national mission to transform India into a global biotech hub, she said.
Manesh Thomas, CEO of Manipal-Government of Karnataka Bioincubator (M-GOKB), said: “Today’s expo has demonstrated the power of bringing together diverse stakeholders in one platform. The quality of innovations presented, the depth of discussions, and the enthusiasm of our student innovators reaffirm our belief that Karnataka, and particularly the Manipal ecosystem, is emerging as a significant contributor to India’s startup story. The partnerships formed today and the investment discussions initiated will have a lasting impact on our entrepreneurial landscape.”
There was a panel discussion exploring the transformative impact of AI across multiple sectors on the occasion. Industry experts, academicians, and thought leaders discussed about AI’s role in revolutionising healthcare delivery, business operations, educational methodologies, and research advancement.
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Published on August 25, 2025
