Research and Development

The Assam Government IIT Guwahati Healthcare Foundation (AGIHF) is committed to advancing cutting-edge research and development aimed at transforming healthcare delivery through innovation, indigenization, and translational science. Anchored by the Assam Advanced Healthcare Innovation Institute (AAHII), AGIHF serves as a unique platform where clinicians, scientists, engineers, and industry partners collaborate to address pressing healthcare challenges.

Vision

AGIHF’s research ecosystem is designed to bridge the gap between laboratory discoveries and real-world clinical applications. Our focus lies in developing affordable, scalable, and impactful healthcare technologies tailored to regional, national, and global needs— particularly for low-resource and underserved settings.

Translational and Collaborative Research

AGIHF emphasizes bench-to-bedside translation, ensuring that research outcomes lead to tangible clinical and societal impact. We actively collaborate with IIT Guwahati, AIIMS Guwahati, state medical colleges, national research institutions, startups, and industry partners to accelerate innovation.

Capacity Building and Innovation

Clinical validation and pilot studies

Indigenous technology development under Make in India initiatives

Incubation and support of healthcare startups

Training and skill development for researchers, clinicians, and students

Commitment to Impact

Through its Research and Development initiatives, AGIHF aims to position Assam as a hub of healthcare innovation—contributing to improved patient outcomes, reduced healthcare costs, and global advancement in health sciences and technology.

Announcements(Upcoming)

AAHII is proud to announce the acceptance of new project proposals under the R&D sector, with work initiated under stewardship of Faculty of IIT Guwahati. Exciting research milestones ahead – Stay tuned for more updates on our research journey.

Low-Field MRI R&D Unit for Point-of-Care Diagnostics
Led by Dr. Erwin Fuhrer and Dr. Debabrata Sikdar at IIT Guwahati, this project aims to establish India’s first indigenous low-field MRI (LF-MRI) R&D unit for point-of-care diagnostics, focusing on rural and underserved areas. By leveraging permanent magnets and AI, the team is developing a portable, cost-effective MRI solution to enable early stroke diagnosis. The initiative supports the “Make in India” and Medical Device Policy 2022 goals, with a strong emphasis on clinical validation and local capacity building.
Atharv: India’s First Globally Certifiable Surgical Robot Platform
Steered by Prof. Pradip K. Das and Mr. Shashank Sharma, Project Atharv aims to develop India’s first cost-effective, FDA-compliant surgical robotic platform. Led by IIT Guwahati in collaboration with Roboss Pte Ltd, the project envisions a teleoperated system with haptic feedback, AI-driven motion planning, and AR/VR training modules, untimately aiming to democratize access to robotic surgery and enhance India's global standing in medical technology.
Development of Plant-Based Drugs for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Steered by Prof. Lingaraj Sahoo and Dr. Swapnil Sinha, this project aims to develop a scientifically validated, plant-based therapeutic for Rheumatoid Arthritis, leveraging the rich medicinal biodiversity of Northeast India. Through a structured translational research model, the initiative focuses on delivering a safe, affordable, and accessible treatment, aligning with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and positioning India as a global leader in plant-based immunomodulatory therapies.