Lt Gen Dr. Madhuri Kanitkar (Retd), PVSM, AVSM, VSM

Vice-Chancellor, MUHS & Chairperson of DISHA

At MUHS-DISHA, (Maharashtra University of Health Sciences – Department of Innovation and Systems for Healthcare Associations) incubation and acceleration center, we aim to establish and foster an innovation ecosystem that is committed to transform technologies and innovations in Healthcare, Health-tech, Med-tech and select therapeutics areas, into successful ventures. These ventures are expected to benefit the society, patients and enable global competitiveness. We believe that scientific creativity should be leveraged to improve human lives.

DISHA is committed to develop & facilitate innovation infrastructure and provide access through our vast network of healthcare institutions. DISHA aims to support young innovators, healthcare professionals, prioritizing students and medical professionals as aspiring entrepreneurs. DISHA incubates and provides acceleration support to nurture innovations into tomorrow’s enterprises. At DISHA our incubates get an access to our vast network, mentoring, technical advice and opportunity to become part of uniquely designed acceleration program. We will support ventures that are in advanced stage and need support towards commercializing the technologies. We also focus on themes with a social cause that promote innovations for underserved areas such as tribal health and use of digital technology.

With proven credential as leading State Health University with over 650 affiliated colleges, we are confident to develop a comprehensive healthcare innovation ecosystem. Our dedicated team, efforts and resources make DISHA a go-to incubation and acceleration center for healthcare innovators & entrepreneurs.

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