Chennai: This year’s search for India’s most innovative assistive technology startups is underway with the launch of Prosus SICA2021.
Created last year by Prosus – in partnership with Invest India, Social Alpha and the World Health Organisation– the initiative invites Indian startups with the most promising solutions in the assistive technology space to compete for an annual grant and access to the Prosus SICA mentorship programme.
With more than 70 million Indians estimated to live with some form of disability, the societal impact ofimproving lives and empowering people through assistive technology can be immense.
Partnership expands
Clensta International, an IIT Delhi partnered healthcare start-up ‘revolutionising’ the personal hygiene space, has announced extension of its marketing and distribution partnership with Cipla for its waterless technology products.
According to a press note, this deal will redefine the hygiene and cleanliness for patients in hospital setups, primarily focusing on ICUs where patients don’t have easy access to bathing and likewise, government and defence forces who are located in remote locations and cannot take bath easily.