The Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) at IIT Bombay is set to host the grand finale of ATMAN 3.0, an intensive eight-week accelerator program designed to propel early-stage HealthTech ventures into the global market. The initiative will culminate in a high-stakes Demo Day on January 9, 2026, at Novotel, Mumbai International Airport.
Out of a massive pool of 173 applicants, only 13 elite startups were selected to join the current cohort. These finalists will now pitch their innovations to an esteemed panel of investors and industry leaders, with winning participants eligible for funding support of INR 1 crore or more, based on individual startup evaluations.
A Hub for Healthcare Transformation
ATMAN 3.0 (Accelerator for Technology-led Medical and Healthtech Advancement) focuses on transforming raw research into investment-ready businesses. Beyond the pitches, the Demo Day will serve as a thought-leadership platform, featuring:
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Investment & Regulatory Trends: In-depth discussions on the evolving landscape of healthcare technology and compliance.
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Follow-on Funding: A dedicated track for previous TIH portfolio startups to engage with investors for scale-up capital.
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Strategic Networking: Curated spaces to facilitate collaboration between founders, government stakeholders, and VCs.
Leadership and Expertise
The event will feature a lineup of distinguished speakers who are at the forefront of medical technology and business:
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Mr. Dileep Mangsuli: Chairman, Cancer Treatment Services International
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Mr. Lalit Singla: Founder, Steerx
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Mr. Hardik Joshi: COO, TIH IIT Bombay
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Dr. Rohit Srivastava: Professor, Dept. of BSBE, IIT Bombay
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Mr. Adarsha K: Founder, AyuSynk.ai
Bridging the Gap: From Lab to Market
Established under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), TIH IIT Bombay is a Section 8 company dedicated to translational research.
“Through initiatives like the ATMAN accelerator, TIH IIT Bombay is building a sustainable bridge between concept and commercialization,” the organization stated. By focusing on IoT and IoE (Internet of Everything), the hub is positioning IIT Bombay as the nerve center for India’s “Industry 5.0” revolution in healthcare.
Event Details at a Glance
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Event: ATMAN 3.0 Demo Day
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Date: January 9, 2026
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Venue: Novotel, Mumbai International Airport
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Full Schedule: tihiitb.org/atman-3/
