About TagBioInC

Tagore Bioincubation Centre (TagBioInC) is a state-of-the-art incubation facility established at Tagore Medical College and Hospital. Recognized and approved by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, we provide a supportive ecosystem for healthcare startups and medical innovators to transform groundbreaking ideas into market-ready solutions.

Our Mission

To foster innovation in healthcare by providing entrepreneurs, researchers, and medical professionals with the resources, mentorship, and infrastructure needed to develop and commercialize transformative biomedical technologies and solutions.

What We Offer

Infrastructure & Facilities

• Fully equipped wet and dry laboratories
• Dedicated office spaces and meeting rooms
• Prototyping facilities and testing equipment
• Access to hospital resources for clinical validation

Support Services

• Business development and strategic planning
• Intellectual property guidance and protection
• Regulatory compliance assistance
• Market research and competitive analysis
• Clinical trial design and implementation support

Funding Opportunities

• Connections to venture capitalists and angel investors
• Assistance with government grant applications
• Access to CSR funding networks

Mentorship & Networking

• Guidance from experienced healthcare entrepreneurs
• Connections with medical experts and clinicians
• Academic collaborations with research institutions
• Industry partnerships for technology validation and scaling

Eligibility & Application

We welcome applications from:

• Early-stage healthcare startups
• Medical researchers with commercializable innovations
• Healthcare professionals with novel solutions
• Academic spinoffs in the biomedical space

Application Process:

1. Submit your innovative idea through our E. mail
2. Initial screening and evaluation
3. Presentation to selection committee
4. Final selection and onboarding

MOUs with education and industrial partners

PADMASEETHA TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD

Collaboration for Medical Device Innovatioin

Tagore Medical College & Hospital (TMCH) is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Padmaseetha Technologies Pvt Ltd, marking a significant milestone for our innovation and incubation center approved by MSME, Government of India.

Partnership Overview

This Memorandum of Understanding establishes a three-year collaborative framework between TMCH and Padmaseetha Technologies, a company specializing in the design and development of medical devices with proven expertise in creating indigenous healthcare solutions.

Focus Areas

The collaboration will concentrate on:

• Joint Research & Development: Co-developing innovative medical devices for treatment of renal and cardiac diseases
• Clinical Validation: Leveraging TMCH's expertise in conducting clinical trials for medical devices
• Healthcare Solutions: Creating advanced healthcare services and solutions through combined expertise
• Funding Opportunities: Jointly pursuing project funding from agencies like DST, DBT, DRDO, and CSIR

Key Benefits

This partnership offers multiple advantages:

• Access to Padmaseetha's portfolio of innovative technologies, including OmniPD (an anytime/anywhere peritoneal dialysis cycler) and other renal care products
• Opportunities for our faculty and students to engage in cutting-edge medical device development
• Enhanced entrepreneurial pathways for our academic community
• Strengthened capacity for clinical validation and protocol development

Leadership

The collaboration will be led by Dr. J. Muthukumaran, Dean of Tagore Medical College and Hospital, and the Founder and CEO of Padmaseetha Technologies, who will serve as nodal contacts to ensure effective implementation of joint initiatives.

Intellectual Property

The intellectual property rights arising from this partnership will be determined on a case-by-case basis, with both parties committed to protecting and appropriately sharing innovations developed through collaborative efforts.

ASTHAGIRI HERBAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Strategic Partnership: 

Tagore Medical College & Hospital (TMCH) is pleased to announce a formal collaboration with Asthagiri Herbal Research Foundation (AHRF), expanding the capabilities of our MSME-approved innovation and incubation centre.

Partnership Overview

This strategic Memorandum of Understanding establishes a five-year collaborative framework between TMCH and Asthagiri Herbal Research Foundation, a specialized Technology Incubation Centre with expertise in herbal formulations, crop protection solutions, and interdisciplinary research spanning chemistry, natural products, biotechnology, entomology, microbiology, and analytical methodologies.

Focus Areas

The collaboration will concentrate on:

• Joint Research & Development: Developing herbal and marine-based drugs for treatment of oral and dental diseases, including oral cancer management
• Advanced Training: Providing specialized training for UG & PG students in herbal drug extraction, separation, isolation of active molecules, and analytical methods
• Technical Expertise: Leveraging AHRF's capabilities in chromatography and instrumentation (HPLC, HPTLC & FTIR)
• Standardization: Developing standard marker compounds unique to commonly used herbs in mono-herbal and polyherbal formulations
• Funding Opportunities: Jointly pursuing projects with funding agencies like DST, DBT, DRDO, and CSIR

Key Benefits

This partnership offers significant advantages:

• Access to AHRF's established collaborations with Indian and international institutions
• Exposure to AHRF's portfolio of crop protection formulations, healthcare products, and novel leads
• Enhanced research and entrepreneurial opportunities for our faculty and students
• Specialized training in advanced analytical techniques and methodologies

Leadership

The collaboration will be led by Dr. J. Muthukumaran, Dean of Tagore Medical College and Hospital, and the Managing Director of Asthagiri Herbal Research Foundation, who will serve as nodal contacts to ensure seamless coordination of joint initiatives.

Intellectual Property

Intellectual property rights arising from this partnership will be determined on a case-by-case basis, with both parties committed to protecting innovative developments through their collaborative efforts.

AGNI COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Strategic Partnership:

Advancing Healthcare Innovation through Academic Collaboration

Tagore Medical College & Hospital (TMCH) is pleased to announce a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Agni College of Technology (Autonomous), Chennai. This partnership, established in 2025, represents a significant milestone for TMCH's Innovation and Incubation Centre, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration between medical and technological domains.

Collaboration Focus Areas

This partnership aims to leverage the complementary strengths of both institutions in the following key areas:

• Joint Research Projects: Collaborative pursuit of funding from prestigious agencies such as DST, DBT, BIRAC, DRDO, CSIR, and EDII for healthcare research and product development
• Clinical Trials: Development of protocols for medical device testing, leveraging TMCH's clinical expertise
• Design and Validation: Collaborative development and validation of both research methodologies and clinical services
• Healthcare Solutions: Creation of innovative solutions addressing industry, academic, and public health challenges

Leadership

The partnership is led by Dr. J. Muthukumaran, Dean of Tagore Medical College & Hospital, and Dr. Srinivasan Alawandar, Principal of Agni College of Technology, with Dr. S. Saravanan, Professor in the Department of Bio Medical Engineering at ACT, serving as the Project Coordinator.

Impact and Vision

This strategic alliance reflects TMCH's commitment to pioneering healthcare innovation through cross-disciplinary collaboration. By combining TMCH's clinical expertise with ACT's technological capabilities, this partnership will:

• Accelerate the development of novel healthcare technologies
• Provide enhanced research opportunities for faculty and students
• Create a pipeline for healthcare innovations from laboratory to clinical application
• Strengthen the innovation ecosystem in Chennai's medical and technological sectors

The MOU will remain active for three years, establishing a framework for ongoing collaboration that will benefit both institutions while contributing to advancements in healthcare delivery and medical technology.

B.S. ABDUR RAHMAN CRESCENT INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY

Advancing Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Medical Sciences and Technology

Tagore Medical College & Hospital (TMCH) is proud to announce a formal collaboration with B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science Technology (BSACIST), a deemed-to-be university established under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956. This strategic partnership, formalized in June 2023, represents a significant initiative of TMCH's Innovation and Incubation Centre to bridge healthcare education with cutting-edge scientific and technological expertise.

Collaborative Focus Areas

The Memorandum of Understanding establishes a framework for cooperation in several vital areas:

• Joint Research Projects: Combining clinical knowledge with technological innovation across multiple disciplines
• Faculty Exchange Programs: Facilitating knowledge transfer between medical professionals and technology experts
• Student Exchange Opportunities: Enabling cross-disciplinary learning and research experiences
• Information Sharing: Exchange of library materials and research publications of mutual interest
• Research Facility Access: Providing collaborative access to specialized research infrastructure at both institutions

Key Disciplines

This partnership specifically focuses on interdisciplinary collaboration in:

• Biotechnology
• Bioinformatics
• Molecular Biology
• Microbiology
• Entrepreneurship Development
• Internship Programs

Leadership

The collaboration is led by Dr. J. Muthukumaran, Dean of Tagore Medical College and Hospital, and Dr. A. Raja Hussain, Registrar of B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology.

Vision and Impact

This partnership exemplifies TMCH's commitment to fostering innovation through cross-institutional collaboration. By combining TMCH's medical expertise with BSACIST's technological capabilities, this alliance aims to:

• Accelerate interdisciplinary research in healthcare
• Enhance educational opportunities for students from both institutions
• Develop innovative approaches to medical challenges through technology integration
• Create a robust ecosystem for healthcare entrepreneurship and innovation

The three-year agreement establishes a foundation for long-term collaboration, with specific project contracts to be developed for individual initiatives.

Success Stories

Project: 

Sahayatha - A smart locomotory device with inbuilt defecation assembly

Applicant:

Mrs. Sruthi Babu Founder & CEO Dhanvantri Biomedical Pvt. Ltd.

Contact Us

Location: Tagore Medical College and Hospital, Rathinamangalam, Chennai - 600127

Email: tagbioinc@tagoremch.com

Phone: Landline: 044-30101111, Mobile - +91-9840520950