Reimagining healthcare from the ground up: Meet the 15 trailblazing startups of I‑HEAL @ ISB 3.0 cohort

Despite the rapid strides in India’s healthcare ecosystem, access and affordability remain two of its most persistent challenges—especially at the last mile. Whether it’s reaching under-served geographies or supporting vulnerable communities such as women, children, and the elderly, systemic gaps continue to plague delivery models. It’s in response to this reality that I‑HEAL @ ISB, the flagship healthcare accelerator by DLabs under ISB I‑Venture, was born.

Now in its third edition, the I‑HEAL @ ISB accelerator focuses on bridging these gaps by backing startups that bring innovative, impact-led healthcare solutions to the forefront. From digital health platforms to geriatric care services, the cohort includes early-stage ventures with tested prototypes that are guided through a rigorous acceleration journey—including product refinement, regulatory advisory, mentorship, market access, clinical validation, and funding opportunities.

The program follows a structured approach—beginning with a nationwide Call for Applications, followed by a Screening and Onboarding phase, an Acceleration Phase, and culminating in a Demo Day. At this year’s Demo Day, held on March 24, 2025, 15 startups took center stage to showcase their vision, growth, and traction.

Here’s a closer look at the inspiring startups that made it to I‑HEAL @ ISB 3.0 cohort:

1. Remap Intelligence Solutions

Addressing the challenge of expensive and clinic-limited neurorehabilitation for stroke patients through innovative home-based solutions. Its products, ReBa (for balance training) and REHA (for upper limb therapy), enable hospitals to extend critical recovery exercises beyond clinical settings, improving patient adherence and recovery times.

2. Prodoc GH Consulting

Tackling the problem of missed follow-ups and poor adherence to care instructions through its enterprise SaaS platform powered by Specialised Language Models. The system integrates with hospital information systems to deliver personalised care journeys through voice and chat automation, reducing missed appointments while optimising operational efficiency for healthcare providers.

3. Cureous Labs

Preventing dangerous pressure injuries (bedsores) in bedridden patients through Eturnal Home, an automatic patient repositioning system. The solution features customisable positions, fall-lock safety features, and remote monitoring capabilities, significantly reducing caregiver burden in settings with high patient-to-nurse ratios.

4. Chrogene Aarogyam Biotech

Addressing Sickle Cell Disease diagnosis challenges in remote tribal populations through a groundbreaking non-invasive, point-of-care device requiring no blood collection. Its portable LED probe and sensor technology makes testing safe and environmentally friendly—ideal for mass screening programs. The B2B and B2G model targets primary health centers, NGOs, ambulance services, laboratories, and schools in underserved tribal areas.

5. Femacare (Cosma)

Revolutionising women’s reproductive healthcare with non-hormonal solutions that avoid the side effects of traditional hormone therapies. Its first product, FertiGen, is a non-hormonal vaginal insert for treating infertility that’s 7X more efficient than Intrauterine Insemination procedures. Developed in IIT Bombay’s labs, the technology offers superior scalability through innovative nanomaterials, serving women across diverse economic backgrounds.

6. Piltover Technologies

Solving the critical shortage of bone sets for medical education through its Augmented Reality-based 3D printed bone sets (ABA system). Its comprehensive solution includes high-resolution 3D printed hardware enhanced with software features like VoIP calling, AR/VR visualisation, and quiz modes.

7. Redicine Medsol

Simplifying medication management for patients with chronic conditions through ReMed+, India’s first AI-powered smart pillbox system. The patented technology uses audio-visual reminders and behavioral techniques to track adherence and generate reports, significantly improving compliance rates.

8. Alfaleus Technology

Addressing the silent threat of glaucoma with its Intelligent Vision Analyser (iVA), a VR-based diagnostic tool already used by over 250 ophthalmologists nationwide. A complementary product, Droptor, is an IoT sensor tracking eye drop adherence to prevent further vision deterioration.

9. Apex Cura Healthcare IT Solutions

Helping small and mid-sized hospitals overcome disconnected systems and fragmented data through an AI-powered CRM. Its solution monitors patient acquisition channels, analyses call center conversations, automates multi-platform messaging, and identifies conversion opportunities.

10. Xfinito Biodesigns (Zeuron)

Building a comprehensive solution for neurological, musculoskeletal, and metabolic conditions through its patented neuro-compute platform. Its integrated system includes MiMo for assessing cognition and biomechanics, and ReLive, an AI engine for metabolic condition management.

11. Tapfinity Technologies (Tap Health)

Transforming diabetes management for India’s 100 million patients with the country’s first fully AI-driven program delivering personalised care at just 10% of traditional costs. The autonomous system provides real-time daily guidance without human intervention, enhanced with vernacular language options.

12. Kode Blue Technologies

Addressing India’s emergency care crisis where 90% of ambulances lack lifesaving technology and 10,800 daily deaths occur due to delayed care. Its end-to-end critical care service network includes properly equipped ambulances, skilled emergency personnel, essential crash carts, and technologies connecting patients to ER doctors.

13. Inventigen Technologies (Onward Assist)

Solving the cancer diagnosis bottleneck where just 500 pathologists serve approximately 2 million new cancer patients annually. The full-stack digital pathology solution integrates workflow software with AI algorithms, helping pathologists deliver faster, more precise diagnostic reports.

14. Synersense

Addressing the needs of 150 million Indians with musculoskeletal disorders through MoveAxon, India’s first indigenous smart wearable using edge computing and analytics. The technology provides pre/post-operative insights, aids treatment decisions, monitors performance, and analyses movement patterns to reduce injury risks.

15. Vidcare Innovations

Tackling the severe underutilisation of diagnostic testing in India with Mu-Sure, a single-use, zero-electronics test kit delivering lab-quality results for TSH and HbA1c in under 20 minutes. The affordable solution requires no upfront device investment, enabling on-the-spot testing in resource-limited settings.

“Startups in the cohort called the program transformative, citing its tailored GTM workshops, expert mentorship, and high-impact peer learning. They valued the hands-on support in refining strategy, product, and pitch, along with access to a thriving, collaborative ecosystem.”

These 15 startups represent the future of accessible, affordable healthcare in India—each addressing critical gaps through technology-enabled solutions. Through I-HEAL @ ISB’s support, they’re transforming from promising prototypes to market-ready innovations poised to impact millions of lives across the country.