Benefits to Startup


Be recognised among the best eye care start-ups globally with monetary benefits
Engage with KOLs industry leaders and investors
Platform for startups to explore validation, collaboration and market entry into Indian Markets
Cash prize of
INR 5 Lakhs to winner & other runner-up cash prizes


Qualification Criteria

Start-ups: Start-up at any stage domiciled anywhere in the world
Pre Start-ups: Mature solution with completed preliminary validation & established near term intension of startup creation


Nature of Innovations

  •   Hardware (including wearables)
  •   Devices (Medical & Surgical)
  •   Diagnostics
  •   Software (AI/ML)
  •   Drugs & Therapeutics (Regen Therapies)


Areas of Innovations

  •   Hardware (including wearables)
  •   Ophthalmology & Vision sciences
  •   Optometry & Optics
  •   Eyebanking & Tissue processing
  •   Community eye health
  •   Vision Rehabilitation


Boot Camp Agenda

    Boot camp will be an intensive training program for the shortlisted applicants with closed door networking opportunities with investors, funders and clinicians.

    Training will include:
  •  Business Plan & Financing Modelling
  •  Ring fencing of your innovation through Intellectual Property protection
  •  Enhancing clinical adoption of innovations
  •  Pitch preparation support & practice sessions with mentors


Event Timelines