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Compilation of Emerging Technologies & New

Products in the wake of COVID 19 (Compiled from multiple sources as on 20th April 2020)

Table of Contents

Sr No Institutions Page No

1 CSIR Labs 2

2 MSME Tool Rooms 7

3 DRDO Labs 9

4 IITs 10

5 CMAP 13

6 DST 14

7 Others Private Innovators 16

8 Other Useful Information on Agencies 18

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1. CSIR Initiative on COVID 19 technologies focuses on five verticals as follows:

i. Digital and molecular surveillance

ii. Rapid and economical diagnostics iii. New drugs/repurposing of drugs iv. Hospital assistive devices v. PPEs

vi. Supply chain and logistics support systems

Sr No

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Technology Name

Developing Lab / Description Other Info/Partner Industry

1 1. Paper-strip test for Covid-19

Uses the cutting-edge gene-editing tool- Crispr-Cas9 to target and identify the genomic sequences of the novel coronavirus in the samples of suspected individuals Developed by Institute of Genomic and Integrative Biology (IGIB), CSIR Unlike most rapid tests require dedicated machinery, this can be performed using standard equipments available in every pathological laboratory or even Mohalla Clinics Originally developed by Wyss Institute at Harvard, which can enable mass testing.

2 Sero-diagnostics (diagnosis based on the study of blood serum)

Developed by CSIR institutions — Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, and Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, New Delhi

3 BIPAP Ventilators

CSIR NAL & BEL, Bangalore

4 Oxygen enrichment devices

CSIR NAL & BEL, Bangalore

5 3-D printed face shields

CSIR-CECRI Dr Ravi Babu, +91-8300826339

Lycon 3D, Bangalore Mr Rahul Singh, +91-8050001455

6 Face masks

7 Gowns

8 Other protective equipment

9 3D Printed Ventilators

CSIR CECRI Dr Ravi Babu, +91-8300826339 Broadline Technologies Pvt. Ltd 7, Khader Nawaz Khan Road,

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Nungambakkam, Chennai?600 006 Prof. M Arumugam, +91-9840031000

10 PPE CSIR NEERI 1) Dr Nagababu 2) Dr Sadhana Rayalu, 9890367588 PPE Includes gloves, hand sanitisers and masks etc.

Rudraksh chemicals Ltd Mr Vikram Parikh, 09823051553

11 Sanitizer CSIR-IICT has standardized the process for the preparation of alcohol-based hand sanitizing gel.

M/s Sante Triumph LLP, Rajasthan

12 Hands Free Hand Sanitizing And Washing System

CSIR-IMMT has designed and developed a compact hand sanitizing and washing system to ensure hands free sanitization of both hands without touching the water source and the liquid dispenser. The system is mechanically operated by foot for dispensing liquid soap for hand sanitization and water flow for washing. It can be utilised either as a standalone compact unit with water source or can be attached to any existing wash basin. The operation doesn?t require electricity. 1) Prof. S. Basu, [email protected] 2) Sh. S.K. Mishra 3) Dr Sanjib Das, 91-6742379156, 91-8018256830, [email protected] 4) Dr (Ms) Dipti Prakasini Das, 91-6742379216,9437270934,[email protected]

M/s Jigsan Mercantile Pvt. Ltd. Mr Ranjan Swain, 9040002030, [email protected]

13 Reusable face shields for medical professionals, healthcare workers and security personnel

CSIR-CSIO 1) Dr Neelesh Kumar, +91-9478515278 2) Dr Surender S Saini, +91-9417162217

Lensel Optics Pvt Ltd. i) Mr Sharad Rege, +91-9890493

14 Mobile sanitizer system (MSS)

CSIR-NCL 1) Dr Ashwini Nangia 2) Dr Mahesh S. Dharne, +91-020-25902450, [email protected]

L&T Defence G-1 Building, Ground Floor, Gate 1, Powai Campus, Saki Vihar Road,Powai, Mumbai - 400 072 Mr. Parag Saxena, +91-9767104967, [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]



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15 Hands free hand wash: foot controlled water tap

CSIR-CSIO 1) Dr Vinod Karar, +91-9417360044 2) Dr Surender S Saini, +91-9417162217

Jupiter Aqua Lines Ltd D-192, Industrial Area, Phase VIII-B, Mohali (Punjab) 1) Mr B.S.Anand, +91-9815919223, [email protected] 2) Vivek Kapoor +91-9815919026, [email protected]

16 Electrostatic disinfection machine (eSPRAY)

CSIR-CSIO 1) Dr. Manoj K Patel, +91-7837870819 2) Dr Surender S Saini, +91-9417162217

Dashmesh Industries, Near S.B.I. Building, DL-Alwar GT Road, Ramgarh, Alwar, Rajasthan-301026

17 Electrostatic disinfection machine for indoor and outdoor use (Covid-Spray)

CSIR-CSIO Lab Contact Details: 1) Dr Manoj K Patel, +91-7837870819 2) Dr Surender S Saini, +91-9417162217

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited Heavy Electrical Equipment Plant (HEEP), BHEL, Panipur, Haridwar

18 Intubation box to access patients by medical professionals

CSIR-CSIO Lab Contact Details: 1) Dr Neelesh Kumar, +91-9478515278 2) Dr Surender S Saini, +91-9417162217

B.R. Solutions Pvt. Ltd. #261, Sector 37-C, Chandigarh-160036 Mr Mohit Rawat, +91-9023130944,, [email protected], 2) Hi-Tech Innovations Plot No. 622, Phase 9, Industrial Area, S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali), Punjab -160062 Mr. H.S.Rathore, +91-9216471367, [email protected]

19 Sanitizer CSIR-IHBT, Dr Sanjay Kumar, [email protected]

1) M/s. A B Scientific Solutions Sh Anup Sood, 7735383434 2) M/s Sandeep Kumar & Comp

20 One time usable face shields for medical professionals and healthcare workers

CSIR-CSIO Lab Contact Details: 1) Dr Amol P Bhondeka, +91-8146585825 2) Dr Surender S Saini, +91-9417162217

1) Capital Graphics SCO 133-135, Backside Sindhi Sweets, Near Manyavar, Sector 17-C, Chandigarh, 160017 i) Mr Rishab Behal, +91- 9988999555 ii) Mr Nipun Behal, +91-9914488894, [email protected] 2) Lensel Optics Pvt Ltd. 66/2, D2, MIDC, Chinchwad, Pune ? 411019 i) Mr Sharad Rege, +91-9890493840 ii) Mr Siddharth Rege +91-9960902383,



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[email protected], [email protected]

21 Stationary Pneumatically Operated Disinfection Walkway Unit

CSIR – CMERI: The disinfection unit may be used for removal, deactivation or killing of pathogenic micro organisms present in face/skin/cloth/shoes of a human body using water having chemical disinfectants. The unit comprises of a housing walkway, pneumatic systems, two storage tanks of different chemicals mixed with water and spray nozzles. There is one proximity sensor which detects the person while entering into the walkway. This walkway is designed to disinfect two persons in minute entering one after another. However, this disinfecting time, if needed may be made shorter/longer with change in the sensor setting. There are altogether four (04) nozzles inside the chamber. Two nozzles, located at upper level of the side walls, are used to spray one type of chemicals (30-50 ml per person) and another two nozzles, located at lower level of the side walls, are used to spray different type of chemicals (30-50 ml per person). The unit may be installed in mass transit system entry points, medical centres and similar critical location with considerable amount of footfall. Dr. Chanchal Loha, Principal Scientist Phone: 9474562107; E-mail: [email protected]

22 Tractor Operated Road Disinfection Spray System

The CSIR-CMERI Road Sanitizer Unit is a tractor-mounted Road Sanitizing System. The Road Sanitizer has a span of 16 feet, which uses 10 to 15 bars of pressure to ensure effective delivery of the sanitizer. 12 nozzles are used to ensure optimum radial coverage of sanitizer. The system utilizes a 2000-5000 litre tank with a pump of 22 LMP which can be used to sanitize a road stretch of upto 60-100kms. This Road Sanitization unit can be effectively deployed in long stretches of highways, vicinity of toll plazas etc, where there is a massive volume of traffic and good chance of infection spreading. It can also be deployed in Housing Complexes, Office Complexes, Sports Arenas, Apartment buildings etc. This product will ensure maximum sanitisation coverage within minimum possible time, which is the need of the hour. There is also an in-built provision of two extendable hand spraying systems


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with a reach of 30 feet on both sides of the Vehicle. This provision can be used to reach remote nook and corners on any given site. Dr. Palash Maji, Senior Principal Scientist Phone: 9832780145: E-mail: [email protected]

23 UV-Sterilized Facemasks

CSIR-CMERI Durgapur has developed two-layered facemask to combat novel Corona virus responsible for COVID 19. Even though social distancing should be the standard protocol in the current scenario, use of facemask is an important preventive measure to stop the exponential spread of the lethal virus (an 'Invisible Enemy'). The developed masks are highly hydrophobic or water repellent in nature, and able to restrict droplets effectively during sneezing or coughing. The pore size of the used material is 60 µm or smaller, preventing the penetration of droplets. Furthermore, the in-house breathability test indicates the ease of breathing while wearing the mask. The developed masks are re-useable after proper treatment with soap water followed by the sun-drying. CSIR-CMERI has developed the facility for sterilization of 6000+ masks per day under UV-C light of 254 nm wavelength. Dr. Anjali Chatterjee, Senior Principal Scientist Phone: 9434720494; E-mail: [email protected]

24 Mechanical Ventilator

The Mechanical Ventilator developed by CSIR-CMERI can prove to be one of the single-most significant medical equipment for the country in the context of the current scenario. These Automated Portable Mechanical Ventilators might be deployed to help huge volumes of prospective patients, if required. The prototype has been equipped with multiple life-saving control features such as Tidal Volume, Breaths per Minute and Inspiratory/Expiratory ratios. Keeping in the mind the probable mass requirement of this Life-Saving medical equipment, portability and cost effectiveness are two of the most primary elements of the product. These Mechanical Ventilators are equipped with the latest technologies which can easily out-compete other available Ventilators in the market.


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25 Hospital Waste Management Facility

Since the COVID 19 Virus thrives in the infected hospital wastes, it is of mammoth significance that the Hospital Wastes are treated and processed to decimate any thriving condition for the COVID 19 Virus. Thus, CSIR-CMERI has developed the Hospital Waste Management System, to counter any ill-effect of mass spreading of infection through contaminated Hospital Waste. The system can process Hospital waste at the rate of 15 kg/hr using highly sophisticated plasma assisted Arc driven technology inside an Oxygen starved closed chamber. It can help in complete destruction of all pathogens. Hospital Solid waste disposal plant comprises with a compact system where a waste feeding unit, a plasma cracker system with specially mounted plasma electrodes working as an arc generating system and a specific array purification system is used to minimize the toxin emission level. The emission levels of the HSW system are well within the Central Pollution Control Board emission norms. The Hospital Waste Management System has also a High Waste Destruction Efficiency of 90-95%.

For more information please visit: http://techindiacsir.anusandhan.net/covid19/; https://www.cmeri.res.in/covid19

2. Initiative MSMEs Tool Rooms: Ministry urged MSMEs in manufacturing or supply of medical and related equipment to register as a supplier on the government’s e-commerce portal GeM. In a notification, it detailed the list of 39 medical supplies such as ventilators, and also listed 61 auxiliary items such as soap, chairs, tables, bedsheets, computers, extension boards etc. manufactured or supplied by MSMEs to list on GeM. (List is as follows: A. MEDICAL SUPPLIES (39 ITEMS). 1. Ventilators 2. Alcohol based hand-rub 3. Face shield (eye, nose & mouth protection) 4. N95 Masks 5. Latex single use gloves (clinical) 6. Reusable vinyl / rubber gloves (cleaning) 7. Eye protection (visor / goggles) 8. Protective Gowns / Aprons 9. Disposable thermometers 10.UV tube light for sterilization 11.Medical masks (surgical / procedure) 12.Detergent / Disinfectant 13.Single use towels 14.Biohazard bags 15.Wheel Chair 16.Glucometer with strips 17.Medicine 18. IV Fluid - DNS 19. IV Fluid - Dextrose 20.Hard-frozen Gel Packs 21.Sample Collection Kit 22.Thermocool box / Ice-box 23.Stretcher 24.Thermal scanners 25.Batteries for thermal scanners 26.BP apparatus 27. IV Sets 28. IV Cannula 29. IV Stand 30.Ambulance 31.First aid 32.Medical Waste Incinerator 33. ICU Beds 34.Cardiac monitors 35.Syringe pumps 36.Portable x ray machines 37.Endotracheal tube 38.Suction tube 39.Oxygen cylinders B. AUXILLARY SUPPLIES (62 ITEMS) 1. Soap 2. Rubb Hall Tents 3. Chairs/Benches 4. Tables/Desks 5. Printer 6. Computer 7. Extension Boards 8. Matches 9. Candles 10.

http://techindiacsir.anusandhan.net/covid19/

https://www.cmeri.res.in/covid19

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ID for Patients 11. ID for volunteers 12.Flyer - information booklet 13.White board + markers 14.Rooms for Volunteers 15.Garbage bags, bins 16.Drinking Water+ Dispenser (4) 17.Cleaning items (Brooms) 18.Cleaning items (Mop) 19.Fire extinguisher 20.E Toilet 21.Genset / Back up 22.Whistle 23.Tool set - basic 24.Registration details - sticker/printer 25.Mattresses 26.Foldable Cots / Beds 27.Bed sheets 28.Pillows 29.Pillow Covers 30.Towels 31.Rubber Sheets 32.Blankets 33.Emergency Lamp 34.Food 35.Food Waste 36.Other Waste 37.Laundry (Detergents) 38.Refrigerator - smallest 39.Electrician / Plumber 40.Entertainment for inmates 41. Internet access 42.Tokens with number 43.Mosquito Repellent 44.Sanitary Pads 45.Diapers - kids 46.Steel Plates 47.Steel Glasses 48.Spoons 49.Jugs 50.Stove - Big 51.Large vessels 52.Buckets 53.Mugs 54.Tissue paper 55.Smaller bins 56.Paper 57.Pen 58.Stapler 59.Stapler Pins 60.Box file 61.Official Seal)

MSME Tool Rooms &Tech Centres

Sr No.

Technology Name


1 Hot sealing machine for job work of sealing masks and Medical gowns.

Central Footwear Training Institute (CFTI) Chennai

Shri Health Care, Chennai

2 Medical gowns Central Footwear Training Institute (CFTI) Chennai

3 Electro mechanical ventilator based on sensors.

MSME Technology Centre, Hyderabad

4 Developed 3D prototype of Face mask

SME TC, Aurangabad

5 Simple and low cost ventilator system

Developed by Central Tool Room and Training Centre (CTTC) Kolkata in consultation with Sagar Datta Super speciality hospital, who have agreed to test it and also handhold during application trials. Some pneumatic components are ordered on line, awaiting arrival for final assembly of prototype.

6 Face shield prototype

Developed by Central Tool Room and Training Centre (CTTC) Kolkata. It will start production (20000 per month), at Rs. 15 to 20 per piece.

7 Alcohol based sanitizers

MSME Technology Centre, Kannauj

8 Ion based sanitizer

Institute for Design of Electrical Measuring Instruments (IDEMI). This is also on research paper of BARC

9 Corona Testing Kits

MSME Technology Centre, Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar and Jamshedpur. Will manufacture components for 650 Corona Testing Kits. Each Kit consists of 20 hardware components. 1st set of parts will be ready soon at Bhubaneswar. Once okayed, the production will start at various TCs.

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10 Ventilators AMTZ needs 10000 components for ventilators. The drawings have been circulated to prepare press tools. GM, TC Bhubaneswar has allocated work of making tools and components to various TCs viz. CTR, Ludhiana, IDEMI, Indo German Tool Room (IGTR), Aurangabad, Kolkotta and IDTR, Jamshedpur. TCs have been requested to expedite the work.

11 ESTC Ramnagar designed IV Stand. Motivated 70 mfrs for COVID-19 products to register on GeM. ESTC hostel is converted as Shelter home for 80 migrant labours. MSME Technology Center, Bhiwadi and TC, Jamshedpur offered vacant rooms for establishing isolation centres.

12 Process and Product Development Center (PPDC) AGRA and IGTR INDORE jointly plan for hospital furniture. The preparation of design details are in the process. PPDC, Meerut fabricated Face masks and distributed free of cost. CFTI Agra fabricated Medical Gowns for M/s Ramsons, Agra. It will also fabricate triple layered Face masks.

3. Initiative by Defense Research & Development Organization Labs

Sr No.

Technology Name


1 Face Masks DRDE, Gwalior has developed five layered N-99 masks using a nano web filter layer which is being produced by two of the industry partners.

2 Face Masks INMAS, Delhi has designed 3-ply surgical masks, and producing through Industry partner.

3 Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs)

DRDE, Gwalior has developed Bio Suits, which has been produced by three industry partners namely.., and and is being supplied to MOH&FW, GOI.

M/s Shiva , Coimbatore M/s Aeronav, Noida

M/s Arvind Mills, Ahmedabad


INMAS, Delhi has developed a suit for protection against liquid radionuclide which has been tested to be effective as a Bio suit. These are being produced through industry partner.


ADRDE, Agra and INMAS, Delhi have developed Bio suits for protection of medical professionals and paramedics handling COVID-19 patients.

6 ‘Synthetic blood penetration test’ facility for testing and

DRDE, Gwalior

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certifying facility for PPEs.

7 Ventilators Society for Biomedical Technology (SBMT) - A DRDO funded and managed initiative) & DEBEL, Bangalore have developed a ventilator and technology is transferred to Industry. Defence PSU, M/s BEL has joined the efforts for large scale production of ventilators.

8 Ventilators DEBEL, Bangalore has undertaken the initiative to develop the critical components of the ventilators which are not available in the country. These will be produced with the help of industry

9 Personnel Sanitization Enclosure

VRDE, Ahmednagar, a DRDO Laboratory has designed full body disinfection chamber called as Personnel Sanitization Enclosure. This walk through enclosure is designed for personnel decontamination, 6 one person at a time. This is a portable system equipped with sanitizer and soap dispenser.

M/s Dass Hitachi Ltd, Ghaziabad

10 Full Face Mask RCI, Hyderabad and TBRL, Chandigarh, have developed face protection mask for health care professionals handling COVID-19 patients. Its light weight construction makes it convenient for comfortable wear for long duration.

100 face shields are being produced daily in TBRL and provided to PGIMER, Chandigarh.

Similarly 100 are produced at RCI and

has been handed over to ESIC, Hyderabad. A

demand of 10,000 Nos. has been received

from PGIMER and ESIC Hospitals based on

successful user trials. 11 Multi Patient

Ventilation (MPV) Kit

Has been developed which can convert single ventilator to be used for multiple patients at the time of emergency. The MPV kit is already tested in two hospitals and working satisfactorily.

4. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)

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No. Technology

Name Developing Lab / Description Other Info/Partner

Industry 1 Testing Kit Researchers at IIT-Delhi have developed a test

kit that promises to slash the cost of diagnosing Covid-19. The kit, developed at the Kusuma School of Biological Sciences, has been successful at the laboratory stage, and is now undergoing clinical trials at the Pune-based National Institute of Virology (NIV), which has

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been tasked by the government to validate new testing innovations.

2 Herbal Hand Sanitizer

IIT Roorkee have manufactured over 150 litres of hand sanitiser

3 Robotic Units for serving medicines and foods

IIT-Guwahati, the mechanical engineering and electronics & electrical engineering departments are working to develop technologies such as robot-based drug/food carrying units for isolation wards as well as robotic screening units.

4 Real-time PCR (polymerase chain reaction) machines (DNA sample analysers)

IIT-Guwahati has provided life-saving equipment to the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH). These machines can analyse up to 2,000 samples in 24 hours. The institute is also making efforts to develop a vaccine at its Department of Bioscience & Bioengineering.

5 Handheld temperature measuring units

IIT-Guwahati

6 ICU beds IIT-Guwahati

7 Ventilators IIT-Guwahati 8 Medical waste

disposal for isolation wards

IIT-Guwahati

9 Disinfection showers

IIT-Guwahati

10 Hand sanitisers IIT-Guwahati 11 Preventive masks IIT-Guwahati

12 Protective gear equipped with antiviral and superhydrophobic coatings

IIT Guwahati departments of chemistry and bioscience & bioengineering

13 3D-printed prototype of full-face shield, including head gear

IIT Guwahati , The Department of Design, manufacture, they say, can be scaled up immediately.

14 Drones Drones with capacities ranging from 10 to 25 litres. IIT G is planning a state-of-the-art facility for the entire northeast region. This centre, in the future, would help develop highly competent manpower for diagnosis of different infectious diseases in the early stage of infection and thus their prevention too.

15 Bag valve masks - Inexpensive Ventilators

Bag valve masks are small, handheld, self-inflatable devices used to deliver breathing support in emergency situations. The institute

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has said several designs had been proposed for the product, including one at IIT-Hyderabad. It would be easy to design a similar device powered by an electrical source, which could be a car battery, apart from the conventional power supply. It could be made portable, and, therefore, adopted in villages and other areas without a power supply and be inexpensive enough to manufacture in bulk. The cost of manufacturing 6 million of these devices will probably be less than that of… 60,000 conventional machines. The cost is so low that it can be considered a single-use device… It needs to be manufactured, however, on an industrial scale, in millions, within a short time of a few months.

16 ‘Corontine’ Tracking App

IIT Bombay

17 Trunk-shaped device fitted with ultraviolet germicidal irradiation technology

recommend be placed at doorsteps and all items brought from outside including grocery and currency notes be put in it to sanitise them. According to the team at IIT Ropar, the trunk when commercialised, can be available at less than Rs 500. The device will take 30 minutes to sanitise the items and the team has recommended a 10 minute cooling off period before one takes the items out.

18 Digital Stethoscope

IIT Bombay start up has developed a ‘digital stethoscope’ that can listen to heart beats from a distance and record them, minimising the risk of healthcare professionals contracting the novel coronavirus from patients. The data or the auscultated sound from a patient’s chest is wirelessly sent to the doctor using Bluetooth, doing away with the need to go near to take readings, according to members of the team.

19 Full-body Sanitization Device

An incubate of Malaviya Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship (MCIIE) at IIT(BHU) has developed a device that can be used to sanitize the entire body. The device can be mounted anywhere and it works in an automated manner. The device is sensor-based which can be installed outside any premises. The sensor-based installed machine will automatically detect a person coming in front

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of the device and will spray 10-15 ml of sanitizer for 15 seconds and this will sanitize the person’s entire body, clothes, shoes, etc. This device can be installed at any place where there is a movement of people, so that the person can enter the premises only after getting sanitized.

For more information please visit the respective IIT website

5. Accelerator, set up jointly by the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP), United Nations Health Innovation Exchange and startup incubator Social Alpha, is aimed at finding local innovations for the fight against the coronavirus outbreak.

Sr No.

Technology Name


1 Assisted respiratory devices

Biodesign Innovation Labs and Aerobiosys Innovations

2 Remote vital parameter monitoring systems

MedIoTek Heath Systems, Cardiac Design Labs, Nemocare and Dozee

3 Air and surface sanitising technologies

LeafBox Technologies, Biomoneta and Clensta

4 Cold-chain viral swab sample transport

Blackfrog Technologies and Tessol-Thermal Energy Service Solutions in cold-chain viral swab sample transport for better diagnostics in remote locations

5 Preventive interventions

Omicsgen Life Sciences and OMG Innovations

For more information please visit the website of respective Lab above

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6. Initiatives by Department of Science and Technology supported Institutions

Sr No.

Technology Name


1. UV light booth Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology (SCTIMST). Modelled on a telephone booth, this technology can be used to examine patients without doctors coming in direct contact with patients. The glass chamber booth has a small opening on one side for the doctor to use a stethoscope. The doctor can also see the patient through the glass. Once the patient vacates the chamber after examination, UV lights will be turned on for three minutes to disinfect it. The booth will be placed in hospitals.

HMT Machine Tools Ltd, a public service undertaking, is currently manufacturing it.

2 Fumigation chambers

SCTIMST, Fumigation chambers, which will use hydrogen peroxide gas to disinfect people. The chamber will be five-feet wide and seven-feet tall, and have sensors to detect the entry of a person. The disinfection will last a quick five seconds. It will be used at commercial places like malls, metro entry points and educational institutes.

HLL Infratech Service Ltd

3. Anti-microbial coating

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), anti-microbial coating which can be used on surfaces, gloves, masks and clothes. This coating can be used on plastic, PVC products and textiles. This coating has been 100 per cent successful in influenza virus, killing them within 30 minutes of contact. It disrupts the membranes of pathogens. It will get effective in destroying Covid-19

4 Nasal Gel IIT Bombay The nasal gel will have biological molecules to deactivate the trapped virus in a manner similar to that of detergents. The research team is led by professors Kiran Kondabagil and Ritni Banerjee. “This nasal gel will provide a strong extra layer of defence in protecting our front line fight against coronavirus.

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5 Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based detection kit for confirmatory analysis.

Startup FastSense Diagnostics. The test is designed to give results in lesser time than existing methods. This will mean approximately 50 samples can be tested in an hour.

6 Portable chip-based module with sensing technology

Startup FastSense Diagnostics. Will provide on the spot results in less than 15 minutes. The sample size for confirmatory tests can also be increased to 100 samples per hour in the future.

7 Identifying unique biomarkers

IIT Bombay, will look for metabolite biomarkers in patients infected with Covid-19. Metabolites are small molecules that get formed during the cellular processes, which can act as unique biomarkers for a disease. This will help scientists in search for molecular signs of the infection. These molecules can then be targeted with novel therapies.

8 Materials with anti-viral coating

IIT-Kanpur working on developing materials with coatings that can effectively destroy viruses. These materials will be cost-effective, can be repurposed and will be used in various healthcare settings — such as surgical masks — to prevent the spread of highly contagious infections like Covid-19.

9 Anti-viral decontamination of inanimate surfaces

IIT-Delhi, a team led by B.S. Butola will work on developing a material that attracts the virus and kills it. This can be effective in any setting as regular mops can be fitted with the material and used to disinfect surfaces. Currently, special disinfectants are used to remove viruses.

10 Acrylosorb Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Equipment to collect body fluids and dispose of it safely, is the first equipment developed which can absorb liquids at least 20 times more than its dry weight and also contains a decontaminant for in situ disinfection

11 Isolation pod Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST). The isolation pod is a chamber, just like a telephone booth, for examining COVID-19 patients. The disinfected examination booth is closed like a telephone booth for examining the patient without direct contact with the doctor to prevent transmission of infection.

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"It is equipped with a lamp, table fan, rack, and Ultraviolet (UV) light. The installed UV light in the booth disinfects the chamber after each patient leaves.

12 Bubble helmet Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST). An alternative for the traditional oxygen masks


7. Others: Sr

No. Technology

Name Developing Lab / Description Other Info/Partner

Industry

1 Covid-19 test kits MyLab Discovery Solutions MyLab Discovery Solutions

2 Low-cost, portable emergency use ventilator called “Jeevan Lite”

Aerobiosys Innovations, an incubated startup of Center for Healthcare Entrepreneurship (CfHE) of the Indian Institute of Technology-Hyderabad (IIT-Hyderabad). The Internet of Things (IoT) enabled Jeevan Lite to provide a low cost (Rs 1 Lakh approximately) option of the ventilator. Jeevan Lite can be operated through an application.

3 Low-cost portable ventilator called “Prana-Vayu

IIT Roorkee

4 Low cost ventilator

The early production of ventilators by the IISc is possible due to its innovative management of components. Scientists involved in the project are working round the clock to ensure the timely production of the ventilators. T.V. Prabhakar, Principal Research Scientist at the Department of Electronic Systems Engineering (DESE), is leading the project.

5 The 3D printed reusable frame of the shield (PPE)

Roorkee’s Tinkering Lab’s protection shield provides protection from Covid-19. The easy replacement of the transparent sheet is an added advantage of this shield. The 3D printed reusable frame of the shield is not bound to the transparent sheet. At present, the manufacturing cost per shield is Rs 45, but with mass level production, the cost will be even lesser

6 UltraViolet Sanitiser device

IIT-Bombay have made a portable UltraViolet Sanitiser device that can disinfect currency notes, gadgets and similar other items. IIT-Bombay, has only conducted trials inside the laboratory. Final production may take time.

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7 Kawach' (shield) Punjab's Lovely Professional University (LPU) has developed a device named 'kawach' (shield) which vibrates and glows in case someone breaches the user's safe space of one metre. The device which can be worn as a pendant comes equipped with a 'hand wash reminder' feature that beeps every 30 minutes to remind the user to wash hands. It also has a temperature sensor that sends an alert to the user through SMS in case a user's body temperature crosses the prescribed limit.

8 Near Care PCR Platform

BigTec Labs, Bangalore through its subsidiary Molbio has developed a Near Care PCR platform for clinical diagnosis, bringing tests closer to patients. It can give results in an hour. Its testing kits priced at Rs 1340 are in the market. It will scale up capacity from 20000 daily to 50000 by April end.

9 Portable Ventilators

AgVa Healthcare, Noida makes portable ventilators that run on room air without the need for compressed air and are priced one-fifth to one-eighth of the imported ones.

10 Health Monitoring Device ‘Dozee’

Developed by Turtle shell technologies, Bengaluru, when placed under the bed, can turn it into step down ICU, offering continuous monitoring of heart rate and respiratory rate. The data can be monitored on screen from a safe distance.

11 VAPCare or Ventilator Associated Pneumonia is an automated, closed loop system.

Developed by InnAccel, Bengaluru, the system is used for oral clearing of secretion of ventilated patients. It protects nurses and doctors from getting infected while treating COVID 19 patients and reduces the workload of nurses.

12 Emvolio or Medical grade refrigerators

Developed by Blackfrog Technologies, Manipal, makes medical grade refrigerators for transporting biological samples from hospitals/remote locations to diagnostics centres


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Other Useful Information on various agencies facilitating development of Technologies and Innovations on COVID 19

8. Department for Promotion of Industries and Internal Trade is already building a one-stop repository of innovative solutions for ready access by the government and the private sector for further development and deployment

9. Invest India Business Immunity Platform, an interactive resource for investors, the business

community, and other stakeholders to access all relevant information about India's fight against COVID-19.

10. List of potential COVID related suppliers at https://www.investindia.gov.in/bip/suppliers-list

11. Marico Innovation Foundation, IKP Knowledge Park to back cost-effective coronavirus

solutions

https://www.investindia.gov.in/bip/suppliers-list

https://www.investindia.gov.in/bip/suppliers-list

Compilation of Emerging Technologies & New Products in the ... Waste Management System, to counter any ill-effect of mass spreading of infection through contaminated Hospital Waste.

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