What BETiC does

Biomedical Engineering and Technology Innovation Centre (BETiC) is a multi-disciplinary, multi-institution translational R&D network headquartered at IIT Bombay in Mumbai, India, established in April 2014 with funding from the Rajiv Gandhi Science & Technology Commission of the Government of Maharashtra. The organization operates a hub-and-spoke model linking 14 partner institutes (engineering and medical) across Maharashtra State, six hospitals, and three major business incubators (SINE at IIT Bombay, Venture Centre at NCL Pune, and C-CAMP in Bengaluru). Its mission is the indigenous development of novel, suitable, reliable, and affordable medical devices, addressing the "four valleys of death" between concept, prototype, product, and market that medical device innovators typically face. Cumulative output through the most recent reporting includes 450 unmet clinical needs identified, 240 novel concepts created, 55 patents filed, 25 medical devices developed across risk classes, 16 startups incubated, and 14 products licensed to industry.

BETiC's core commercial offering is the PReSurgE (Portal for Reconstruction Surgeons and Engineers) web platform, which enables surgeons to upload CT/MRI data, view 3D models, and order patient-specific 3D-printed anatomical bone models (3-5 day delivery), surgical osteotomy guides/jigs, and titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V ELI) implants manufactured via additive manufacturing (5-7 day delivery). The platform has delivered over 1,000 patient-specific implants to reconstruction surgeons in India. Underlying technical capabilities span 3D and X-ray scanning (Steinbichler Comet, PICZA LPX, Artec Spider, Medi Plus), medical modelling using MIMICS software, metal DMLS 3D printing via EOS systems, simulation and design optimization (ABAQUS, ANSYS, AutoCAST, UG NX), and bio/tissue engineering infrastructure including a hydroxy-apatite Bio-Plotter and cell culture facilities. The ISO 13485:2016 certified quality management system, obtained in 2018, supports regulatory-grade documentation for medical device approvals.

The revenue model combines multiple streams: licensing and technology transfer to local industry partners (Metwiz Materials, Tenon Meditech, Eclipse Instrumentation, Om Surgicals, Ratna Nidhi Charitable Trust), professional services for end-to-end medical device development, and direct hardware sales of patient-specific implants and guides through PReSurgE. Pricing is quote-based and varies by case complexity, material, and quantity. The center supplements operating revenue with grants from government bodies (DST, BIRAC, ICMR-DHR, NSE Foundation) and conducts four annual community events (MEDHA hackathon, MEDIC innovation camp, MEDEX expo, MEDIS symposium) for ecosystem engagement. The headcount is reported at 11-50, comprising a core team of faculty, five domain managers, approximately 15 innovators, and 10 students. No venture capital or private equity investment has been disclosed; the entity operates as an academic-affiliated research center within IIT Bombay rather than as a separately incorporated commercial company.

Name

BETiC

Legal name

Biomedical Engineering and Technology Innovation Centre

Website

https://betic.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BETiC is a multi-institution translational R&D network based at IIT Bombay that develops indigenous medical devices, operating a PReSurgE portal for patient-specific 3D-printed implants and licensing 14+ products to industry partners and startups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Device R&D and Patient-Specific Implants

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715), Industrial Design Services (541420)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Surgical Navigation, Robotics & Patient-Matched Instrumentation (Ortho/Spine) (HLAHAEAL)

Keywords

• Medical device innovation
• Patient-specific implants
• 3D printed surgical guides
• Biomedical engineering R&D
• Translational medical research

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Licensing and Technology Transfer: BETIC licenses developed medical devices to local industry partners and provides technology transfer including know-how and know-why documentation. Products developed have been licensed to Metwiz Materials, Tenon Meditech, Eclipse Instrumentation, Om Surgicals, and Ratna Nidhi Charitable Trust.
2. Medical Device Development Services: Provides end-to-end services from need curation through product engineering, rapid prototyping, pilot manufacturing, and device testing. Services include ISO 13485 compliant documentation for regulatory approvals.
3. Patient-Specific Implants and Surgical Guides: PReSurgE platform provides patient-customized 3D printed bone models, surgical guides/jigs, and titanium alloy implants to surgeons for reconstruction surgeries. Over 1000+ implants delivered.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BETiC (Biomedical Engineering and Technology Innovation Centre) is a multi-institution translational R&D network at IIT Bombay that delivers end-to-end medical device innovation services spanning clinical need curation, product engineering, rapid prototyping, pilot manufacturing, and regulatory-compliant device testing under an ISO 13485 certified quality management system. Its flagship commercial offering is the PReSurgE portal, which lets reconstruction surgeons upload CT/MRI scans and order patient-specific 3D-printed bone models, osteotomy guides/jigs, and Ti6Al4V ELI titanium alloy implants manufactured via metal additive manufacturing.

Product overview

BETiC (Biomedical Engineering and Technology Innovation Centre) is a multi-institution R&D network based at IIT Bombay focused on indigenous medical device innovation. The core product is PReSurgE, a web portal enabling surgeons to order patient-specific 3D-printed bone models, surgical guides, and titanium implants for reconstruction surgery. Supporting service offerings include end-to-end medical device development (need curation through testing), a fellowship program, and four annual events (MEDHA hackathon, MEDIC training camp, MEDEX expo, MEDIS symposium). The centre has developed multiple medical devices across various risk classes, incubated startups, and licensed products to industry partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PreSurgE: Portal for Reconstruction Surgeons and Engineers - a platform to help surgeons plan surgery and get customized patient-specific 3D printed implants, including virtual/CAD models, printed models, osteotomy guides/jigs, and titanium alloy implants.

Products and services

• PReSurgE (Portal for Reconstruction Surgeons and Engineers) A web-based platform for surgeons to upload CT/MRI scans, view 3D models, and order patient-specific 3D-printed bone models, surgical guides, and Ti6Al4V ELI titanium implants for reconstruction surgery. Targets hospital-based reconstruction, craniomaxillofacial, plastic, orthopaedic-oncology and cosmetic surgeons across India.
• Medical Device Innovation Services End-to-end medical device development services spanning 3D/X-ray scanning, medical modelling, product design optimisation, pilot batch manufacturing, and ISO 13485-compliant documentation for regulatory approvals. Targets med-tech innovators, clinicians, startups and partner institutes crossing the four 'valleys of death' from concept to market.
• Patient-Specific Implants and Surgical Instruments Customised patient-specific implants and surgical instruments for reconstruction surgery, delivered via the PReSurgE portal. Includes virtual/CAD bone models, physical 3D-printed models, surgery planning, and patient-customised Ti6Al4V ELI titanium implants for craniomaxillofacial, plastic, orthopaedic, ortho-oncology and cosmetic procedures.
• 3D-Printed Bone Models Physical 3D-printed anatomical models derived from patient CT/MRI data, used for preoperative planning, mock surgeries, and surgical education. Delivered in 3-5 days via the PReSurgE portal to reconstruction surgeons across India.
• Osteotomy Guides/Jigs Patient-specific surgical guides (osteotomy guides/jigs) designed from virtual 3D models with slots for planned bone cuts at specific locations and angles. Used by surgeons to perform precise bone resection during reconstruction procedures. Ordered through the PReSurgE portal.
• Titanium Alloy Implants Patient-specific Ti6Al4V ELI (Grade 23) titanium alloy implants manufactured by direct metal laser sintering (EOS DMLS) for biocompatibility and superior fit. Designed to reduce post-surgery complications such as loosening, breakage, exposure and infection. Delivered within 5-7 days via the PReSurgE portal; over 1,000 implants delivered to reconstruction surgeons.

Quantifiable outcome

• 450 unmet needs identified, 240 novel concepts created, 55 patents filed
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Rajiv Gandhi Science & Technology Commission (RGSTC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2014Funded the initial study and approved BETIC establishment in April 2014 as a five-year project. Government of Maharashtra initiative to develop biomedical engineering and technology centre based on hub-and-spoke model.
• SINE Business Incubator, IIT BombaycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBusiness incubator at IIT Bombay where BETIC innovators can incubate their start-up companies. Most startups incubated here including Ayati Devices, AlgoSurg, and others.
• Venture Centre, NCL PunecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBusiness incubator at NCL Innovations Park Pune for medical technology startups emerging from BETIC ecosystem.
• C-CAMP (Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBengaluru-based bioengineering incubator for startups requiring specialized infrastructure and mentorship.
• Grant Govt. Medical College & JJ Hospital, MumbaicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical institute partner providing clinical need identification and feedback on medical devices under development. Contact: Dr. Prashant Howal.
• MGM Institute of Health Sciences, Navi MumbaicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical institute partner with BETIC cell established. Contact: Dr. Rajani Mullerpatan.
• B.J. Medical College & Sassoon Hospital, PunemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical institute partner for clinical immersion and device validation. Contact: Dr. Dasmit Singh.
• Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, WardhamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical institute partner in rural Maharashtra. Contact: Dr. Punit Fulzele.
• College of Engineering, PunecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering institute with BETIC satellite center. Headed by Prof. B.B. Ahuja with Dr. Sandip Anasane and Dr. Arati Mulay. Operates from Fab Lab.
• Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), NagpurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering institute with BETIC satellite center operating from CAD/CAM Centre. Headed by Prof. A.M. Kuthe.
• INK IDEEmajorTechnology or IntegrationIPR firm partner for intellectual property protection of developed medical devices. Contact: Mr. Chirag Tanna.
• ImaginariummajorTechnology or IntegrationPilot batch manufacturing partner for medical devices. Contact: Dr. Guruprasad Rao.
• IDEMIsupportingTechnology or IntegrationElectronics testing partner for medical device electronics validation.
• Andhra Pradesh Med Tech Zone, VisakhapatnammajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration agreement signed with BETIC for medical technology development and manufacturing.
• Gujarat Technological University, AhmedabadmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration agreement signed with IIT Bombay for BETIC operations in Gujarat region.
• KJ Somaiya College of Engineering, MumbaisupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering institute with BETIC cell. Contact: Dr. Ramesh Lekurwale.
• MIT Art, Design & Technology University, PunesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering institute with BETIC cell. Contact: Dr. Renu Vyas.
• Symbiosis International University, Lavale, PunesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity with BETIC cell. Contact: Dr. Nishant Tikekar.
• G.H. Raisoni College of Engineering, NagpursupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering institute with BETIC cell. Contact: Dr. Vibha Bora.
• Haffkine Institute of Training, Research & Testing, MumbaimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical institute partner. Contact: Dr. Nishigandha Naik.
• B.K.L. Walwalkar Rural Hospital, Dervan, ChiplunsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRural hospital partner in Maharashtra. Contact: Dr. Suvarna Patil.
• P.D. Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre, MumbaisupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital partner for clinical validation. Contact: Dr. Manish Agarwal.
• B. J. Wadia Hospital for Children, ParelsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPediatric hospital partner. Contacts: Dr. Alaric Aroojis, Dr. Rujuta Mehta.
• Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, MumbaisupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital partner. Contact: Dr. Sudheer Ambekar.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Materialise: Belgium-based global leader in 3D printing for medical applications, including patient-specific implants, surgical guides and anatomical models. Directly comparable to BETIC's PReSurgE service and metal 3D-printed titanium implant workflow.
• 3D Systems: US-based 3D printing company with a dedicated Healthcare segment producing patient-specific surgical guides, anatomical models and metal-printed implants. Closely mirrors BETIC's patient-specific implant manufacturing capabilities.
• Stratasys: Global polymer and metal 3D printing provider with strong healthcare presence in anatomical models and surgical planning. Comparable to BETIC in medical 3D printing technology stack.

Broad incumbents

• Smith+Nephew: Global medical device incumbent with significant orthopedic reconstruction and sports medicine franchises. Comparable in target customers (reconstruction surgeons) and orthopedic implant focus, though at vastly larger scale.
• Johnson & Johnson MedTech (DePuy Synthes): Broad orthopedic and surgical solutions incumbent including patient-specific 3D-printed implants via DePuy Synthes. Overlaps with BETIC's reconstruction surgery and custom implant offering as part of a much larger portfolio.
• Stryker: Large diversified orthopedic and medical device company with broad portfolio including 3D-printed titanium implants (e.g., Tritanium). Indirectly competes in BETIC's core patient-specific implant space while serving a much wider portfolio of orthopedic and surgical products.

Emerging players

• Concept Medical: India-based medical device innovator focused on novel drug-delivery and interventional devices. Comparable as an emerging Indian med-tech player addressing unmet clinical needs through indigenous R&D.
• Trivitron Healthcare: India-based medical device manufacturer spanning imaging, in-vitro diagnostics, and surgical equipment. Comparable as an Indian-focused medical device ecosystem player addressing affordable healthcare, though without BETIC's R&D hub model.
• Sahajanand Medical Technologies: India-based medical device company specializing in cardiovascular implants that has scaled from domestic R&D roots into global markets. Relevant benchmark for an India-origin medical device venture.

Others

• EOS GmbH: German supplier of industrial metal and polymer additive manufacturing systems including the DMLS platform that BETIC uses for titanium implants. An enabling technology partner rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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