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{{Short description|Technology park in Nadupuru, Visakhapatnam, India}}
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| name               = Andhra Pradesh Medtech Zone (AMTZ)
| name = Andhra Pradesh Medtech Zone (AMTZ)
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| established        = {{start date and years ago|2016|04|30|df=y}}
| foundation = 19 August 2016
| Founder            = Nara Chandrababu naidu
| location_city = [[Visakhapatnam]], [[Andhra Pradesh]]
| key_people         = Jitendar Sharma (MD & CEO)<ref>[https://www.gad.ap.gov.in/notifications/notices/2020gad_rt194.pdf G.O.RT. No. 194], Government of Andhra Pradesh, 30 January 2020.</ref>
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| key_people = Dr Jitendra Sharma (Managing Director Founder CEO)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/people-behind-healthcare-innovation-interview-dr-ceo-zone-silberzahn-2jnxe|title=The people behind healthcare innovation: Interview with Dr. Jitendra Sharma, Managing Director and CEO of Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ)|work=www.linkedin.com|author=LinkedIN}}</ref>
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[[File:Amtz Campus 2022.jpg|thumb|AMTZ Campus]]
[[File:AMTZ Administrative office.jpg|thumb|AMTZ Administrative office]]
'''Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone''' '''(AMTZ)''' is the medical technology park with Common Manufacturing Facilities & Common Scientific Facilities located in [[Nadupuru]] village area of [[Visakhapatnam]], adjacent to the [[Visakhapatnam Steel Plant]]. The AMTZ is spread over an area of 270 acres and it has over 10 manufacturing units.
It currently houses the Bio Valley Incubation Council, funded by the [[Department of Biotechnology]], and the [[Kalam Institute of Health Technology]]. In April 2020, the AMTZ has started making rapid testing kits for [[COVID-19]] and planned to start the manufacture of ventilators.<ref name="Hindu 9 April 2020">{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/medtech-zone-out-to-play-a-key-role-in-fight-against-covid-19/article31302975.ece|title=Medtech Zone out to play a key role in fight against COVID-19|newspaper=The Hindu|date=9 April 2020|last=Patnaik|first=Santosh}}</ref><ref name="BT 8 April 2020">{{Cite news|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/sectors/pharma/made-in-andhra-pradesh-covid-19-testing-kits-launched/story/400492.html|title=Andhra Pradesh starts manufacturing coronavirus test kits, ventilators|newspaper=Business Today|date=8 April 2020}}</ref>
It Established as the country’s first such facility, it played a significant role during the COVID-19 pandemic by supplying equipment including oxygen concentrators, ventilators, and RT-PCR kits. The initiative is led by its founder CEO, Jitendar Sharma.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gopal |first=B. Madhu |date=2024-12-31 |title=A.P. MedTech Zone poised to become a global manufacturing centre of medical equipment |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/ap-medtech-zone-poised-to-become-a-global-manufacturing-centre-of-medical-equipment/article69043522.ece |access-date=2025-08-21 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>


'''Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone''' (AMTZ) is a medical devices manufacturing park near [[Vishakapatnam]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]. It was set up by the [[Government of Andhra Pradesh]].  Established in 2016, the park is intended to house research and development institutions and testing labs as well as serve as an incubation centre for start-up companies. It currently houses the Bio Valley Incubation Council, funded by the [[Department of Biotechnology]], and the [[Kalam Institute of Health Technology]]. In April 2020, the AMTZ has started making rapid testing kits for [[COVID-19]] and planned to start the manufacture of ventilators.<ref name="Hindu 9 April 2020">{{Cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/medtech-zone-out-to-play-a-key-role-in-fight-against-covid-19/article31302975.ece |title = Medtech Zone out to play a key role in fight against COVID-19 |newspaper = The Hindu |date = 9 April 2020 |last1 = Patnaik |first1 = Santosh}}</ref><ref name="BT 8 April 2020">{{cite news  | url=https://www.businesstoday.in/sectors/pharma/made-in-andhra-pradesh-covid-19-testing-kits-launched/story/400492.html  | title=Andhra Pradesh starts manufacturing coronavirus test kits, ventilators  |newspaper=Business Today  |date=8 April 2020}}</ref>
==History ==
Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone was first conceptualized in November 2015 as India's first medical device park . Decision to establish was taken after a meeting with representatives of Indian medical device industry, state and union govt officials. In 2015 medical device industry is worth 60,000 crores of crore of this 23,000-crore worth of medical device were imported. To reduce import bill. increase exports and to foster industrial growth by employment generation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=www.ETHealthworld.com |title=India's first dedicated Medical Device Park to come up in Andhra Pradesh - ET HealthWorld |url=http://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/medical-devices/indias-first-dedicated-medical-device-park-to-come-up-in-andhra-pradesh/49724999 |access-date=2024-02-07 |website=ETHealthworld.com |language=en}}</ref>


==Geography and history ==
== Hosting World Class Labs ==
[[File:AMTZ Administrative office.jpg|thumb|AMTZ Administrative office]]
The key USPs of the campus are its Common Scientific Industrial Laboratories such as the center for [[Electromagnetism|Electromagnetic]] compatibility and safety testing, Center for [[Biomaterial|Biomaterial Testing]], Center for [[3D printing|3-D printing]], Centers for Lasers, [[Magnetic resonance imaging|MRI coils]], [[Ionizing radiation sterilization|Gamma Irradiation]], Moulding, and many other industrial service centers.
It is located in Nadupuru village area of Visakhapatnam, adjacent to the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. The AMTZ is spread over an area of 270 acres and its is proposed to have 200–250 pre-built manufacturing units<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/ap-govt-working-to-make-medtech-zone-a-success/article9788817.ece |title='AP govt working to make Medtech Zone a success'  |work=BusinessLine |date=11 January 2018}}</ref>
 
When the pandemic outbreak happened, there were no standard specifications for the essential products for the fight against the pandemic, and India was majorly dependent on imports for [[ventilator]]s, [[Personal protective equipment|PPE Kits]], [[N95 respirator|N-95 Masks]] and so on. Today when the nation has emerged as the second-largest PPE manufacturer in the world and has grown self-sufficient in ventilators and N-95 masks, the role played by AMTZ is unique and crucial.
 
=== BIOME: Centre for biomaterial testing ===
 
* The state-of-the-art laboratory for Biomaterials at AMTZ, is operated by service provider M/s TUV Rheinland has the following testing capabilities
 
# Sterility Evaluation
# Histopathology Evaluation
# Physiochemical Evaluation
# Accelerated Aging
# Package Validation
 
* This facility is primarily intended for medical device industry for physio-chemical evaluation as well as biological evaluation of sample.
* Industries like Chemical, Polymer and Pharmaceuticals etc. can also avail this facility to evaluate the characteristics of materials using spectroscopic and imaging modalities like SEM, TEM etc.
* Number of days for completion of construction is 178 days.<ref>{{Cite news|title=CII AMTZ Startup Day held at Kalam Convention Center|work=expresshealthcare|url=https://www.expresshealthcare.in/news/cii-amtz-startup-day-held-at-kalam-convention-center/410433/}}</ref>
 
=== ELECTRA: Centre for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) & safety testing ===
 
* This facility is operated by M/s TUV Rheinland for EMC and Safety testing and certification of medical devices
 
[[File:Cobalta.jpg|thumb|COBALTA - Center for Gamma Irradiation]]
 
=== COBALTA: Center for Gamma Irradiation ===
 
* The centre for [[Ionizing radiation sterilization|Gamma Irradiation]] at AMTZ is first of its kind in Andhra Pradesh and the surrounding states and would cater to 15% (INR 4500 Crore) of the Indian Medical Device market.
 
[[File:Diode - AMTZ.jpg|thumb|DIODE: Super Conducting Magnet]]
 
=== DIODE: Super Conducting Magnet ===
The [[superconducting magnet]] is the largest and most expensive component of an MRI system. [[Magnetic resonance imaging|Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)]], a powerful medical diagnostic tool, is the largest commercial application of [[superconductivity]]. The magnet configuration is determined by competing requirements including optimized functional performance, patient comfort, ease of sitting in a hospital environment, minimum acquisition and lifecycle cost including service.
 
DIODE would be the first facility in India to manufacture an MRI superconducting magnet.
[[File:Think 3D – 3D Printing Facility.jpg|thumb|Centre for medtech innovation and rapid prototyping facility]]
 
=== ADDIT: Centre for medtech innovation and rapid prototyping facility ===
 
* Centre for MedTech Innovation and Rapid prototyping facility is operated by M/s T3D labs Private Ltd (Think 3D) and is primarily intended for medical device development and customized implants.
* Number of days for project completion is 184 days.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Indian 3D Printing Industry – Highlights of the Year 2021|work=manufactur3dmag|url=https://manufactur3dmag.com/indian-3d-printing-industry-highlights-of-the-year-2021/}}</ref>
 
== Kalam Institute of Health Technology (KIHT) ==
[[Kalam Institute of Health Technology]] (KIHT) is a Government of India project supported by the [[Department of Biotechnology]], strategically located at [[Visakhapatnam]] within AMTZ. The mandate it serves is aimed at promoting and supporting innovations in medical technologies through research and development, industry promotion, policy-making and knowledge repository. It comprises 5 cells: 1) Cell for Health Technology Assessment (CHTA) 2) Cell for Technology Transfer (CTT) 3) Cell for Product Realization (CPR) 4) Cell for Market Intelligence and Trade (CMIT) and 5) Cell for Supply Chain Management (CSCM).<ref>{{Cite news|title=Yamuna Expressway authority's team visits Medtech Zone in Vizag|work=hindustantimes|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/noida-news/yamuna-expressway-authority-s-team-visits-medtech-zone-in-vizag-101614360299377.html}}</ref>


The AMTZ is an initiative of the former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, [[N. Chandrababu Naidu]] and the Association of Indian Medical Device Manufacturers (AIMED). Its foundation was laid on 19 August 2016<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://amtz.in/newspage/naidu-lays-foundation-stone-for-ap-medtech-zone-in-vizag/ |title=Cm Chandrababu Naidu lays foundation stone for AP MedTech zone in Vizag |last= |first= |date= |website=ANDHRA PRADESH MEDTECH ZONE LIMITED (AMTZ) |language=en-US |url-status=live |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=2020-04-05}}</ref> and inaugurated on 13 December 2018.<ref name=inaugurates>{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/cm-naidu-to-inaugurate-ap-medtech-zone-today/article25727546.ece |title=CM inaugurates AP Medtech Zone |newspaper=BusinessLine  |date=13 December 2018}}</ref>
In the year 2022, KIHT became the world only [[World Health Organization collaborating centre|WHO Collaborating centre]] [https://kiht.in/whocc/ for Health Innovation.]


{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: left;"
=== Cell for Health Technology Assessment ===
|-
CRD works towards channelizing the national research funding for critical components by identifying medical devices specific for Indian needs based on the disease burden and high import dependency. The Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), a Public- Sector Enterprise of DBT, is also collaborating with KIHT to identify the core areas for focused funding for research initiatives in medical technology.
|30 April 2016
|Incorporation of Andhra Pradesh Medtech Zone Ltd.
|-
|-
|19 August 2016
|AMTZ Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony by chief minister [[N. Chandrababu Naidu]] &
AMTZ Investors' Summit 2016
|-
|-
|22 September 2016
|Scientific Technology & Commissioning Roadmap (AVISHCAR) launched with AMTZ, Society for Applied Microwave Electronics
Engineering & Research (SAMEER), and Directorate of Medical Education, AP (DME) as partners
|-
|-
|2 October 2016
|Bookings open for India's first Integrated Medical Devices Manufacturing Zone.
AMTZ Green Investors’ Summit organized at AMTZ Construction Site
|-
|-
|20 January 2017
|AMTZ inks MOU with QCI for ICMED Certification<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ehealth.eletsonline.com/2017/01/amtz-signs-mou-with-qci-for-quality-certification/ |title=AMTZ signs MoU with QCI for quality certification |website=ehealth.eletsonline.com}}</ref>
|-
|-
|23 February 2017
|Kalam Institute of Health Technology formally registered
Project Construction Agency for AMTZ selected
|-
|-
|20 October 2017
|Induction of AMTZ into the BRICS working Group on Manufacturing
|-
|-
|6 January 2018
|AMTZ holds Directorate of Radiation Safety office in its campus
|-
|-
|18 January 2018
|Health Technology Assessment Cell formed after MoU signed between Kalam Institute of health Technology and Department of Health research
|-
|-
|16 February 2018
|AMTZ formed Indian Biomedical Skill Consortium jointly with Quality Council of India (QCI)
|-
|-
|21 June 2018
|Office of Principal Scientific advisor to Government of India designated KIHT as Program Analysis Unit (PAU) for healthcare related projects
|-
|-
|1 October 2018
|Former Indian Cricketer Virendar Sehwag becomes good will ambassador of AMTZ
|-
|-
|13 December 2018
|Inaugurated and dedication of AMTZ to the nation by chief minister [[N. Chandrababu Naidu]]<ref name=inaugurates/>
|-
|}


== Medical device regulatory facilitation ==
=== Cell for Technology Transfer ===
The CTT team supports MedTech transfers(e-Auction) and facilitates rapid industrial promotion.


=== Directorate of radiation safety ===
=== Cell for Product Realisation(CPR) ===
Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) signed an MOU with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to set up Directorate of Radiation Safety at AMTZ to regulate the functioning of diagnostic radiology facilities utilising X-ray units. Once fully functional, this Directorate may extend its services to neighbouring states also.
The CPR team provides critical component knowledge to relevant institutions for focused research & development and also facilitates core scientific facilities in developing core medical device technologies.


As of January 2018, there are 1536 registered and 2140 unregistered medical diagnostic X-ray equipment; 169 licensed and 319 unlicensed Computed Tomography (CT)/ Cath X-ray equipment in Andhra Pradesh).
=== Cell for Market Intelligence and Trade ===
The CMIT team acts as knowledge repository for export and import data on medical devices and an advisory board on all matters relating to medical device sector. This cell also tracks foreign direct investments via different routes in the Indian medical device ecosystem and gives strategical recommendations to various incubated start-ups at AMTZ.<ref>{{Cite web|title=KALAM INSTITUTE OF HEALTH TECHNOLOGY (Department of Biotechnology, Government of India Project)|url=https://kiht.in/|url-status=live|website=KALAM INSTITUTE OF HEALTH TECHNOLOGY|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170722211431/http://kiht.in:80/|archive-date=22 July 2017 }}</ref>
[[File:WTC-AMTZ.jpg|thumb|WTC-AMTZ]]


The DRS in AMTZ would help the owners/users of medical diagnostic X-ray equipment placed in hospitals /medical image centres of the state of Andhra Pradesh in complying with Radiation Safety Standards and in obtaining licence/ registration from AERV at the earliest.
== World Trade Centre-AMTZ ==
[https://www.wtca.org/world-trade-center-amtz?locale=en WTC-AMTZ] fosters trade and collaboration facilities to its partners and businesses around.<ref>{{Cite web |title=World Trade Centers Association |url=https://www.wtca.org/locations/world-trade-center-visakhapatnam/news/wtc-visakhapatnam-opens-its-interim-office |access-date=2023-12-29 |website=www.wtca.org}}</ref>[[File:I HUB.jpg|thumb|iHUB: House of Medivalley & Biovalley incubation Center]]


The DRS at AMTZ facilitates to obtain type approval certificate from AERB. The facility once fully operational would be a great boon to the industry as it can reduce the time for testing with a low testing service charge for the product, leading to the reduction in costs and gain market access. Separately, AMTZ is also in the process of creating a regulatory structure for the non-ionising radiation equipment, in consultation with the Ministry of Electronics and IT.
== MediValley ==
Medi Valley is the incubation arm of Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ).<ref>{{Cite news|title=Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ) to Develop Artificial Organs through 3D Bioprinting|page=https://manufactur3dmag.com/andhra-pradesh-medtech-zone-to-develop-artificial-organs-through-3d-bioprinting/|work=manufactur3dmag|url=https://manufactur3dmag.com/andhra-pradesh-medtech-zone-to-develop-artificial-organs-through-3d-bioprinting/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=MedicalTech Innovation Forum to address integral challenges faced by the Indian medical devices industry|work=expresshealthcare|url=https://www.expresshealthcare.in/news/medicaltech-innovation-forum-to-address-integral-challenges-faced-by-the-indian-medical-devices-industry/431507/}}</ref>
[[File:Medivalley.jpg|thumb|Entrance Lounge of iHUB]]


=== Medical device experience center ===
== BioValley ==
Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ) partnered with Medikabazaar, India's largest and pioneering online B2B platform for medical supplies and established India's first Medical Device Experience Center.
The Bio-Incubator Nurturing Entrepreneurship for Scaling Technologies (BioNEST) Incubator "Bio Valley Incubation Council (BVIC)", is funded by Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ).<ref>{{Cite news|title=Biovalley set to put printing devices for biotech use|work=thehindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/biovalley-set-to-use-printing-devices-for-biotech-use/article30722088.ece}}</ref>


==Awards and recognition==
==Awards and recognition==
On 14 February 2017, AMTZ was awarded as "Innovative Medtech Zone" by the World Health & Wellness Congress.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://worldhealthcongress.com/world_health&wellness_award_winner.html |title=World Health & Wellness Congress |website=worldhealthcongress.com}}</ref>
On 14 February 2017, AMTZ was awarded as "Innovative Medtech Zone" by the World Health & Wellness Congress.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://worldhealthcongress.com/world_health&wellness_award_winner.html|title=World Health & Wellness Congress|website=worldhealthcongress.com}}</ref>


On 27 February 2017, AMTZ was included in the list of 25 fastest growing medical technology companies in India in 2017 by ''The CEO'' magazine.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.readwhere.com/read/1096009/The-CEO-Magazine/The-CEO-Magazine-February-Issue#dual/26/1 |title=Indiamanthan |newspaper=The CEO Magazine |date=6 February 2017}}</ref>
On 27 February 2017, AMTZ was included in the list of 25 fastest growing medical technology companies in India in 2017 by ''The CEO'' magazine.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.readwhere.com/read/1096009/The-CEO-Magazine/The-CEO-Magazine-February-Issue#dual/26/1|title=Indiamanthan|newspaper=The CEO Magazine|date=6 February 2017}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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Andhra Pradesh Medtech Zone (AMTZ)
IndustryMedical
Founded19 August 2016
Headquarters
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
,
India
Key people
Dr Jitendra Sharma (Managing Director Founder CEO)[1]
OwnerAp government
Number of employees
300
Websitewww.amtz.in

17°37′39″N 83°09′41″E / 17.627469°N 83.161453°E / 17.627469; 83.161453

AMTZ Campus
AMTZ Administrative office

Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ) is the medical technology park with Common Manufacturing Facilities & Common Scientific Facilities located in Nadupuru village area of Visakhapatnam, adjacent to the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. The AMTZ is spread over an area of 270 acres and it has over 10 manufacturing units.

It currently houses the Bio Valley Incubation Council, funded by the Department of Biotechnology, and the Kalam Institute of Health Technology. In April 2020, the AMTZ has started making rapid testing kits for COVID-19 and planned to start the manufacture of ventilators.[2][3]

It Established as the country’s first such facility, it played a significant role during the COVID-19 pandemic by supplying equipment including oxygen concentrators, ventilators, and RT-PCR kits. The initiative is led by its founder CEO, Jitendar Sharma.[4]

History[edit | edit source]

Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone was first conceptualized in November 2015 as India's first medical device park . Decision to establish was taken after a meeting with representatives of Indian medical device industry, state and union govt officials. In 2015 medical device industry is worth 60,000 crores of crore of this 23,000-crore worth of medical device were imported. To reduce import bill. increase exports and to foster industrial growth by employment generation.[5]

Hosting World Class Labs[edit | edit source]

The key USPs of the campus are its Common Scientific Industrial Laboratories such as the center for Electromagnetic compatibility and safety testing, Center for Biomaterial Testing, Center for 3-D printing, Centers for Lasers, MRI coils, Gamma Irradiation, Moulding, and many other industrial service centers.

When the pandemic outbreak happened, there were no standard specifications for the essential products for the fight against the pandemic, and India was majorly dependent on imports for ventilators, PPE Kits, N-95 Masks and so on. Today when the nation has emerged as the second-largest PPE manufacturer in the world and has grown self-sufficient in ventilators and N-95 masks, the role played by AMTZ is unique and crucial.

BIOME: Centre for biomaterial testing[edit | edit source]

  • The state-of-the-art laboratory for Biomaterials at AMTZ, is operated by service provider M/s TUV Rheinland has the following testing capabilities
  1. Sterility Evaluation
  2. Histopathology Evaluation
  3. Physiochemical Evaluation
  4. Accelerated Aging
  5. Package Validation
  • This facility is primarily intended for medical device industry for physio-chemical evaluation as well as biological evaluation of sample.
  • Industries like Chemical, Polymer and Pharmaceuticals etc. can also avail this facility to evaluate the characteristics of materials using spectroscopic and imaging modalities like SEM, TEM etc.
  • Number of days for completion of construction is 178 days.[6]

ELECTRA: Centre for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) & safety testing[edit | edit source]

  • This facility is operated by M/s TUV Rheinland for EMC and Safety testing and certification of medical devices
COBALTA - Center for Gamma Irradiation

COBALTA: Center for Gamma Irradiation[edit | edit source]

  • The centre for Gamma Irradiation at AMTZ is first of its kind in Andhra Pradesh and the surrounding states and would cater to 15% (INR 4500 Crore) of the Indian Medical Device market.
DIODE: Super Conducting Magnet

DIODE: Super Conducting Magnet[edit | edit source]

The superconducting magnet is the largest and most expensive component of an MRI system. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), a powerful medical diagnostic tool, is the largest commercial application of superconductivity. The magnet configuration is determined by competing requirements including optimized functional performance, patient comfort, ease of sitting in a hospital environment, minimum acquisition and lifecycle cost including service.

DIODE would be the first facility in India to manufacture an MRI superconducting magnet.

Centre for medtech innovation and rapid prototyping facility

ADDIT: Centre for medtech innovation and rapid prototyping facility[edit | edit source]

  • Centre for MedTech Innovation and Rapid prototyping facility is operated by M/s T3D labs Private Ltd (Think 3D) and is primarily intended for medical device development and customized implants.
  • Number of days for project completion is 184 days.[7]

Kalam Institute of Health Technology (KIHT)[edit | edit source]

Kalam Institute of Health Technology (KIHT) is a Government of India project supported by the Department of Biotechnology, strategically located at Visakhapatnam within AMTZ. The mandate it serves is aimed at promoting and supporting innovations in medical technologies through research and development, industry promotion, policy-making and knowledge repository. It comprises 5 cells: 1) Cell for Health Technology Assessment (CHTA) 2) Cell for Technology Transfer (CTT) 3) Cell for Product Realization (CPR) 4) Cell for Market Intelligence and Trade (CMIT) and 5) Cell for Supply Chain Management (CSCM).[8]

In the year 2022, KIHT became the world only WHO Collaborating centre for Health Innovation.

Cell for Health Technology Assessment[edit | edit source]

CRD works towards channelizing the national research funding for critical components by identifying medical devices specific for Indian needs based on the disease burden and high import dependency. The Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), a Public- Sector Enterprise of DBT, is also collaborating with KIHT to identify the core areas for focused funding for research initiatives in medical technology.

Cell for Technology Transfer[edit | edit source]

The CTT team supports MedTech transfers(e-Auction) and facilitates rapid industrial promotion.

Cell for Product Realisation(CPR)[edit | edit source]

The CPR team provides critical component knowledge to relevant institutions for focused research & development and also facilitates core scientific facilities in developing core medical device technologies.

Cell for Market Intelligence and Trade[edit | edit source]

The CMIT team acts as knowledge repository for export and import data on medical devices and an advisory board on all matters relating to medical device sector. This cell also tracks foreign direct investments via different routes in the Indian medical device ecosystem and gives strategical recommendations to various incubated start-ups at AMTZ.[9]

WTC-AMTZ

World Trade Centre-AMTZ[edit | edit source]

WTC-AMTZ fosters trade and collaboration facilities to its partners and businesses around.[10]

iHUB: House of Medivalley & Biovalley incubation Center

MediValley[edit | edit source]

Medi Valley is the incubation arm of Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ).[11][12]

Entrance Lounge of iHUB

BioValley[edit | edit source]

The Bio-Incubator Nurturing Entrepreneurship for Scaling Technologies (BioNEST) Incubator "Bio Valley Incubation Council (BVIC)", is funded by Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ).[13]

Awards and recognition[edit | edit source]

On 14 February 2017, AMTZ was awarded as "Innovative Medtech Zone" by the World Health & Wellness Congress.[14]

On 27 February 2017, AMTZ was included in the list of 25 fastest growing medical technology companies in India in 2017 by The CEO magazine.[15]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ LinkedIN. "The people behind healthcare innovation: Interview with Dr. Jitendra Sharma, Managing Director and CEO of Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ)". www.linkedin.com.
  2. ↑ Patnaik, Santosh (9 April 2020). "Medtech Zone out to play a key role in fight against COVID-19". The Hindu.
  3. ↑ "Andhra Pradesh starts manufacturing coronavirus test kits, ventilators". Business Today. 8 April 2020.
  4. ↑ Gopal, B. Madhu (31 December 2024). "A.P. MedTech Zone poised to become a global manufacturing centre of medical equipment". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  5. ↑ www.ETHealthworld.com. "India's first dedicated Medical Device Park to come up in Andhra Pradesh - ET HealthWorld". ETHealthworld.com. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  6. ↑ "CII AMTZ Startup Day held at Kalam Convention Center". expresshealthcare.
  7. ↑ "Indian 3D Printing Industry – Highlights of the Year 2021". manufactur3dmag.
  8. ↑ "Yamuna Expressway authority's team visits Medtech Zone in Vizag". hindustantimes.
  9. ↑ "KALAM INSTITUTE OF HEALTH TECHNOLOGY (Department of Biotechnology, Government of India Project)". KALAM INSTITUTE OF HEALTH TECHNOLOGY. Archived from the original on 22 July 2017.
  10. ↑ "World Trade Centers Association". www.wtca.org. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
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