IITK Foundation for Medical Research & Technology (FMRT) is driving a paradigm shift in Indian healthcare — uniting cutting-edge technology with compassionate clinical care at the Yadupati Singhania Super Specialty Hospital, Kanpur.
Foundation Stone Laid: July 16, 2022 by Hon'ble Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan
The IITK Foundation for Medical Research & Technology (FMRT) was established under the aegis of IIT Kanpur to bridge the critical gap between engineering and medicine. Building on IIT Kanpur's decades of research excellence and its proven track record in biomedical innovations, FMRT drives the development and delivery of affordable, futuristic healthcare solutions for India and the world.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, IIT Kanpur's bio-innovation ecosystem delivered the Swasa N95 mask, the no-cog ventilator (Limca Book of Records), and oxygen plants during the second wave — demonstrating that the model works at scale and speed.
Each CoE addresses critical, region-specific healthcare needs through an interdisciplinary approach involving faculty from across IIT Kanpur's departments.
Pioneering the Hridayantra cardiac assist device and a family of cardiac technologies designed to support patients with ageing or weak hearts. Targeting commercialization within a year.
A dedicated 200-bedded Centre for Cancer Care and Research within the hospital, focused on affordable oncology solutions for Eastern UP and beyond.
Advanced neuro-diagnostics and surgical innovations, combining computational tools and AI with clinical expertise in neurology and neurosurgery.
Building a Digital Health Stack in collaboration with ICICI Foundation — leveraging AI diagnostics, digitized patient records, and point-of-care services for rural reach.
Multidisciplinary research colloquiums exploring biological and chemical strategies to combat AMR — one of the greatest threats to global public health.
Affordable implant design and minimally invasive techniques catering to the large population requiring orthopaedic interventions in the Gangetic Belt.