The Andhra Pradesh government, in partnership with the APAC Biodesign Alliance and Stanford Biodesign, has launched the Bharat Biodesign Research and Innovation (BRAIN) programme to advance affordable medical technologies and workforce training, with an initial focus on AI-enabled healthcare solutions.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the programme at the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH) in Amaravati after meeting with leaders from the Asia Pacific (APAC) Biodesign Alliance.
“BRAIN will bring global health innovation to Andhra Pradesh while creating scalable local solutions for India and other emerging markets,” said Naidu. “This is a step towards improving healthcare access, affordability, and quality for every citizen.”
The discussions highlighted healthcare innovation, medical technology, and entrepreneurial capacity-building, with a strong emphasis on positioning Andhra Pradesh as a hub for next-generation healthcare delivery.
The BRAIN programme is designed to:
Align affordable, scalable medical technologies with local needs
Train young innovators in global bio-design methodologies
Foster startup ecosystem development
Generate new employment opportunities
Operating initially from the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub in Amaravati, the programme will be led by the AI and MedTech Alliance Foundation, in collaboration with APAC Biodesign Alliance and Stanford Biodesign (USA).
Blending AI, med-tech, and bio-design, BRAIN aims to nurture innovators, support startups, and deliver cutting-edge health solutions. The initiative is expected to boost international recognition for Andhra Pradesh as a leading digital health and med-tech hub, serving as a model for healthcare innovation across India.