Events

The World Health Innovation Forum (WHIF) is the premier global platform driving the future of healthcare, medical technology, and innovation. Held annually at Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ), WHIF convenes leaders from governments, global health organizations, policy think tanks, and industry pioneers to shape the trajectory of health technology and investment. The forum serves as a launchpad for groundbreaking ideas, a strategic hub for international partnerships, and a gateway for disruptive innovations to reach global markets. By fostering high-level discussions and actionable collaborations, WHIF accelerates health technology advancements, regulatory frameworks, and global investment in medtech solutions. With its emphasis on cutting-edge research, state-of-the-art prototyping, and scaling transformative ideas, WHIF is a driving force behind the next era of healthcare innovation. Through interactive forums, global networking, and curated industry dialogues, WHIF ensures that healthcare solutions are not just imagined but realized, impacting millions worldwide.

The World Health Innovation Fellowship (WHIF) is a premier six-month program designed to accelerate healthcare innovation by nurturing global talent and fostering cross-border collaborations. Hosted at the Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ), the fellowship provides participants with access to state-of-the-art prototyping labs, regulatory guidance, and an extensive global mentor network. Fellows work on high-impact projects in areas such as medical technology, digital health, and health policy, with the ultimate goal of translating their innovations into scalable solutions that address real-world healthcare challenges. The program culminates at the World Health Innovation Forum, where fellows present their projects to an elite audience of investors, policymakers, and global health leaders, paving the way for international implementation and partnerships. Through strategic alliances with leading global organizations such as the World Health Organisation, World Trade Center, WHIF aims to expand its reach, enhance funding opportunities, and drive high-value collaborations. The program offers an unparalleled platform for entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry professionals to refine their innovations, gain industry exposure, and contribute meaningfully to the global healthcare ecosystem. By fostering a thriving innovation pipeline, WHIF continues to empower the next generation of healthcare disruptors, ensuring a lasting impact on global health accessibility, affordability, and technological advancement.

The MedTech Hackathon 2025 is set to expand its global footprint, hosting a series of international hackathons to bridge the gap between innovation and real-world implementation. This initiative will engage universities, research institutions, and incubators worldwide, fostering a multi-country collaboration aimed at expediting breakthrough healthcare technologies. By providing access to cutting-edge prototyping labs, regulatory experts, and investment networks, the hackathon ensures that early-stage ideas are rapidly transformed into scalable solutions. Participants will tackle critical healthcare challenges in fields like In-Vitro Diagnostics, Medical Electronics, Biologics, and Assistive Technologies, gaining exposure to an elite ecosystem of global mentors, industry leaders, and policymakers. By partnering with global innovation hubs, the MedTech Hackathon 2025 will create new pathways for startups and researchers to test, validate, and refine their ideas in diverse healthcare environments. The initiative aims to accelerate cross-border knowledge exchange, attract international investments, and build sustainable medtech ecosystems that drive impactful solutions. With a challenge-driven format, the hackathon provides a collaborative, high-impact, and engaging platform, empowering innovators to push the boundaries of healthcare technology and shape the future of medical innovation.

The 10th International Fellowship on Health technology assessment is being launched to promote the advancement of knowledge and expertise in health technology assessments. By offering this fellowship, KIHT aims to equip participants with the latest methodologies, best practices, and insights in HTA, empowering them to become leaders in the field. Attending this Program benefits include Conceptual Mastery in HEOR, Consulting Excellence, Research Methodologies Expertise, Technological Proficiency in HEOR, Global Networking Precision.

Networking Event with Japanese delegation comprising investors and companies specializing in green energy, waste management, and rare materials, to explore potential investment opportunities in India.

The Startup Runway joins forces with WTC AMTZ making way for US market access to startup’s from the innovative ecosystem of #AMTZ creating yet another building block for #MedTech expansion into and from India.