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About IIHMR Startups
About
IIHMR Startups
IIHMR Startups is a healthcare-focused acceleration and innovation initiative dedicated to supporting health innovators, aspiring entrepreneurs, and early-stage startups working across healthcare and allied sectors. As a unit of the IIHMR Foundation, IIHMR Startups, under the aegis of IIHMR University, is built to nurture ideas, validate solutions, and enable founders to create real-world healthcare impact. We work at the intersection of healthcare, technology, public health, and management, supporting startups from ideation to pilots, validation, and scale.
IIHMR Startups is a healthcare-startups focused acceleration and innovation initiative dedicated to supporting health innovators, aspiring entrepreneurs, and early-stage startups working across healthcare and allied sectors. As a unit of the IIHMR Foundation, IIHMR Startups, under the aegis of IIHMR University, is built to nurture ideas, validate solutions, and enable founders to create real-world healthcare impact. We work at the intersection of healthcare, technology, public health, and management, supporting startups from ideation to pilots, validation, and scale.
Our Vision
Our Vision
Our Vision
To become a global leader in healthcare innovation by empowering a diverse ecosystem of startups and entrepreneurs, transforming healthcare solutions, and improving health outcomes worldwide.
To become a global leader in healthcare innovation by empowering a diverse ecosystem of startups and entrepreneurs, transforming healthcare solutions, and improving health outcomes worldwide.
To become a global leader in healthcare innovation by empowering a diverse ecosystem of startups and entrepreneurs, transforming healthcare solutions, and improving health outcomes worldwide.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
To accelerate healthcare innovation by connecting startups with industry leaders and providing essential resources, including access to capital, infrastructure, mentorship, and a powerful network. We aim to drive the commercialization of innovative healthcare solutions, foster sustainable growth, and create a lasting impact on global health.
To accelerate healthcare innovation by connecting startups with industry leaders and providing essential resources, including access to capital, infrastructure, mentorship, and a powerful network. We aim to drive the commercialization of innovative healthcare solutions, foster sustainable growth, and create a lasting impact on global health.
To accelerate healthcare innovation by connecting startups with industry leaders and providing essential resources, including access to capital, infrastructure, mentorship, and a powerful network. We aim to drive the commercialization of innovative healthcare solutions, foster sustainable growth, and create a lasting impact on global health.
IIHMR Foundation
IIHMR Foundation
IIHMR Foundation
At IIHMR Foundation, we work to inspire and support health innovators, aspiring entrepreneurs, and early-stage startups who are rethinking how healthcare is delivered, accessed, and experienced.
Founded with a strong commitment to social good, the Foundation is guided by a vision of a healthier and more inclusive India. Its work goes beyond institutions, focusing on community engagement, capacity building, and innovation-driven efforts that create real, lasting impact.
As part of this mission, IIHMR Startups was established as a dedicated health acceleration centre. It supports startups across healthcare and allied sectors, helping them turn ideas into scalable solutions that can strengthen the health ecosystem.




IIHMR University
IIHMR University


The genesis of IIHMR University dates to October 5, 1984, when the Indian Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR) was established. IIHMR University has been established and incorporated as a postgraduate research university by the Government of Rajasthan vide the IIHMR University, Jaipur Act, 2014 (Act No. 3, of 2014). IIHMR University is UGC recognized, NAAC accredited, and ranked 73 NIRF 2021 (Management). IIHMR University is dedicated to the improvement in standards of health through better management of health care and related programmes. It seeks to accomplish this through management research, education, training, consultation, and networking in a national and global perspective.
The genesis of IIHMR University dates to October 5, 1984, when the Indian Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR) was established. IIHMR University has been established and incorporated as a postgraduate research university by the Government of Rajasthan vide the IIHMR University, Jaipur Act, 2014 (Act No. 3, of 2014). IIHMR University is UGC recognized, NAAC accredited, and ranked 73 NIRF 2021 (Management). IIHMR University is dedicated to the improvement in standards of health through better management of health care and related programmes. It seeks to accomplish this through management research, education, training, consultation, and networking in a national and global perspective.

IIHMR University
IIHMR University traces its roots back to October 5, 1984, with the establishment of the Indian Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR). Building on this strong foundation, IIHMR University was formally incorporated as a postgraduate research university by the Government of Rajasthan under the IIHMR University, Jaipur Act, 2014 (Act No. 3 of 2014).
The University is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), accredited by NAAC, and was ranked 73 in the NIRF 2021 Management category.
IIHMR University is committed to strengthening healthcare standards through effective management of health systems and allied programmes. This mission is pursued through focused research, quality education, professional training, advisory services, and strong national and global collaborations.
The Visionaries
The Visionaries
The Visionaries
Our Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors



Dr. S.D. Gupta
Dr. S.D. Gupta
President
President
IIHMR
IIHMR



Dr. P.R. Sodani
Dr. P.R. Sodani
President
President
IIHMR University
IIHMR University



Mr. Ayan Agarwal
Mr. Ayan Agarwal
CEO (Payment Systems)
CEO (Payment Systems)
Transcorp International Ltd.
Transcorp International Ltd.



Ms. Yamini Agarwal
Ms. Yamini Agarwal
Director
Director
IIHMR Foundation
IIHMR Foundation
Meet our amazing team team
Meet our amazing team team
Meet our amazing team team



Mr. Abhishek Gupta
Mr. Abhishek Gupta
Head Investments & Corporate Partnerships
Head Investments & Corporate Partnerships
IIHMR Foundation
IIHMR Foundation



Dr. Kushal Pareek
Dr. Kushal Pareek
Senior Manager, Incubation
Senior Manager, Incubation
IIHMR Foundation
IIHMR Foundation



Mr. Shivam Verma
Mr. Shivam Verma
Executive, Marketing & Operations
Executive, Marketing & Operations
IIHMR Foundation
IIHMR Foundation
Leaders Shaping Our Direction
Leaders Shaping Our Direction
Leaders Shaping Our Direction
Chief Patron and Advisory Board Members
Chief Patron and Advisory Board Members

Dr. R.A. Mashelkar
Chief Patron, Former CSIR Head Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan

Mr. Rakesh Mehta
Senior Vice President, Head Global sales & Marketing, Sun Pharmaceuticals

Mr. Anshuman Tiwari
Global Head of Employee, Experience (GxO), GSK

Mr. Akshay Mehrotra
CEO & Co-Founder Fibe India

Dr. R.A. Mashelkar
Chief Patron, Former CSIR Head Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan

Mr. Anshuman Tiwari
Global Head of Employee, Experience (GxO), GSK

Mr. Kishore Khaitan
Managing Director, Basant Fibertek

Dr. Sheenu Jhawar
Director, Apex Hospitals

Mr. Rakesh Mehta
Senior Vice President, Head Global sales & Marketing, Sun Pharmaceuticals

Mr. Akshay Mehrotra
CEO & Co-Founder Fibe India

Dr. R. Sarala
Professor & Dean Research & Publications, IIHMR Bangalore

Dr. Seema Mehta
Professor, IIHMR University

Dr. R.A. Mashelkar
Chief Patron, Former CSIR Head Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan

Mr. Anshuman Tiwari
Global Head of Employee, Experience (GxO), GSK

Mr. Kishore Khaitan
Managing Director, Basant Fibertek

Dr. Sheenu Jhawar
Director, Apex Hospitals

Mr. Rakesh Mehta
Senior Vice President, Head Global sales & Marketing, Sun Pharmaceuticals

Mr. Akshay Mehrotra
CEO & Co-Founder Fibe India

Dr. R. Sarala
Professor & Dean Research & Publications, IIHMR Bangalore

Dr. Seema Mehta
Professor, IIHMR University
