Enhancing India’s health capabilities

Eliminating India’s health inequities from the grassroots for improving the well-being of the marginalized & the vulnerable

BFI - Due deligence report
by PWC

BFI-BIOME SAMARTH grant
Ready to make an impact? Blockchain For Impact (BFI) invites India's medical community to lead innovative research that advances scientific knowledge with the focus on real word solutions
Deadline: 08th January 2025
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Paving the Way for Innovation
BFI engaged with the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA)
to discuss opportunities for advancing breakthrough biomedical research and innovations aligned
with Viksit Bharat initiatives.
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Blockchain For Impact (BFI) signs an MoU with BRIC-Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (BRIC-THSTI) for expanding the frontiers of biomedical research and innovation.
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Blockchain for Impact (BFI) and CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) sign an MoU to foster biomedical research and innovation under the aegis of the BFI-BIOME Virtual Network Program.
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Workshop Alert!
Join us for an immersive workshop on AI in Healthcare Organised by Social Innovations at Venture Center
Event Date: 11 Nov 2024
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Paving the Way for Innovation
BFI engaged with the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA)
to discuss opportunities for advancing breakthrough biomedical research and innovations aligned
with Viksit Bharat initiatives.
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A Multisectoral Research and Innovation Convening

Come and be a part of the BFI network, one of SouthEast Asia’s largest platforms driving biomedical innovation.
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Interdisciplinary
Collaborative
Platform.
By Blockchain For Impact (BFI)
By Blockchain For Impact (BFI)
A platform designed to catalyze collaboration
across India’s biomedical innovation ecosystem.
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‘Blockchain for Impact’ carries forward the baton of the Crypto Relief Fund, a phenomenon that came to the fore at the peak of the second COVID wave in 2021. The relief fund mobilized resources from the global blockchain community and managed to make a positive dent in the healthcare system of India.
Vision & Mission

BFI - BIOME Network Program!

Bringing together Institutes, Incubators  and Medical INI foreground breaking healthcare solutions through biomedical innovation and research.
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BFI-Biome Samarth

Blockchain For Impact (BFI) invites India’s Medical Community to lead innovative research that advances scientific knowledge with the focus on real world solutions
Funding
UP TO
USD
90,000

Project Duration

18 - 24 months

Focus

Applied and Translational Research

Project Duration

28th February 2025

Who can apply

Clinicians/ Faculty at Medical Colleges & Hospitals across India
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BFI - BIOME Network Program!

Bringing together Institutes, Incubators  and Medical INI foreground breaking healthcare solutions through biomedical innovation and research.
Learn More

BFI-Biome Samarth

Blockchain For Impact (BFI) invites India’s Medical Community to lead innovative research that advances scientific knowledge with the focus on real world solutions
Funding
UP TO
USD
90,000

Project Duration

18 - 24 months

Focus

Applied and Translational Research

Project Duration

28th February 2025

Who can apply

Clinicians/ Faculty at Medical Colleges & Hospitals across India
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BFI-Biome Samarth

Blockchain For Impact (BFI) invites India’s Medical Community to lead innovative research that advances scientific knowledge with the focus on real world solutions
Funding
Up to USD 90,000
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Focus

Applied and Translational Research

Project Duration

18 - 24 months

Deadline

28th February 2025

Who can apply

Clinicians/ Faculty at Medical Colleges & Hospitals across India
Supporting India’s healthcare system through a cohort of comprehensive themes

District Full-Stack Program

To cater to the notable absence or inadequacy of a comprehensive, To Introduce multi-faceted healthcare delivery that stems from the grassroots, we are harnessing the "District as a unit of change" concept to deliver reoriented, re-organized, and people-centric healthcare solutions on the ground.

Biomedical Research & Innovation

To foster advancements in affordable healthcare, we are empowering research and medical communities, cultivating dynamic partnerships in biomedical science, and harnessing innovation to facilitate tangible solutions.

Innovation & Research

Supporting India’s effort in increasing its capacity to strengthen the country’s healthcare infrastructure. A conclusion seemed obvious about the apparent need for a platform for scholars and young professionals to get involved from basic to intricate Research & Development assignments.

BFI Partners

Harnessing the power of partnerships to improve and provide quality healthcare for all Institutes/Incubators

Non Government Organisation

UNICEF
Round Table India
PHIA
Heartfulness
Give
Social Alpha
BVT
Swasti
CInI
SELCO
DFY
UNDP
Blockchain For Impact as a catalyst, and in coordination with fellow partners, strives to forge multi-sectoral collaborations that deliver long-term equitable medical preparedness mechanisms.
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23rd & 24th May 2025
29th, 30th And  31st july 2025
3 days | 400+ Participants | 100+ institutions | Conversations that shaped the future of healthcare
Agenda

One of the Biggest Biomedical Summits in the Country

30
Research Institude
25
Medical College
55
Startups
21
Incubators
45
NGOS
400+
Participants

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in person?

Access the complete archive of i3 Summit Vimarsh here. Every talk and panel discussion is available for you to watch and take away key learnings.

Fireside Chat with Sandeep Nailwal

In this candid conversation with Aaj Tak’s Shweta Jha, Sandeep Nailwal shares his journey into philanthropy and the creation of Blockchain for Impact.

He discusses how collaborative giving can transform India’s healthcare and why solving urgent health challenges is his life’s mission.

Plenary Talks

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Blueprint for India's Capabilities for Breakthrough Biotech R&D by Prof. Vijay Chandru
In this talk, Prof. Chandru shares a roadmap for building India’s capabilities in breakthrough biotech R&D with point-of-need testing, cutting-edge research, and innovation leadership at its core.
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Fostering Public Private Partnerships for Biomedical Translation & Implementation in India
The discussion stressed aligning mindsets and cultures beyond objectives, fostering trust and transparency to drive innovation, enabling flexibility in complex biomedical projects, and coordinating public–private resources for greater impact.
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Interactive Programs at i3 Summit Vimarsh

Poster Presentation
Showcasing Biomedical Innovation
Under BFI’s BIOME projects SAMARTH and Medical INI, clinicians and doctors presented their innovations at i3 Summit Vimarsh. Sharing ideas with PIs, researchers, start-ups, and NGOs, the session sparked dialogue and collaborations to strengthen India’s biomedical ecosystem.
Startup Booths
Showcasing Emerging Ventures
Partner incubators and supported start-ups set up booths at i3 Summit Vimarsh, presenting their innovations to researchers, PIs, NGOs, and industry leaders. The platform offered vital visibility and connections to strengthen India’s healthcare and biotech start-up ecosystem.
Health Kiosks
Innovation in Action
Start-ups from BFI’s network set up Health Kiosks at i3 Summit Vimarsh, offering on-the-spot tests and device demos to attendees. By showcasing real-world applications, the kiosks created exposure and opened doors for collaborations across India’s biomedical community.
Interconnect Fellowship Pitches
Ideas into Impact
Through Interconnect app, 88 innovators applied to pitch their healthcare ideas at i3 Summit Vimarsh. Eight finalists presented on stage, with three winning fellowships of ₹12 lakh each, along with mentorship and support to scale impactful solutions for India’s healthcare.
Wall of Innovation
At i3 Summit Vimarsh, the Wall of Innovation showcased cutting-edge products from India’s  healthcare start-ups. Founders and teams engaged directly with PIs, NGOs, and industry leaders, gaining invaluable exposure and fostering impactful collaborations.

Celebrating i3 summit
vimarsh Champions

Apply to the BFI Biome Fellowship and shape the future of care through innovation, collaboration, and science-backed action.
vimarsh Champions

Networking champions

Start-ups showcased their products on the Wall of Innovation, where visitors scanned QR codes to learn more. The start-up with the maximum scans emerged as the winner.
Winner: Venkata  Ramesan, Barath raj, vishwanadham duppatala
vimarsh Champions

BEst Photo Contest Winner

Participants captured memorable moments of the summit and uploaded them to our platform. The best photo, chosen by the jury, won the contest.
Winner: Dr. Bhaskar Rajakumar
vimarsh Champions

Wall of Innovation Winner

Start-ups showcased their products on the Wall of Innovation, where visitors scanned QR codes to learn more. The start-up with the maximum scans emerged as the winner.
Winner: Mr. Hip pro