In an effort to license an indigenous bone regeneration technology, IIT Kanpur signed an MoU with Conlis Global, a Canadian biotechnology company.
The technology, named ‘Nano Hydroxyapatite Based Porous Polymer Composite Scaffolds for Bioactive Molecule Delivery in Musculoskeletal Regeneration’, was developed by Prof. Ashok Kumar and his research team from the Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering at IIT Kanpur.
IIT Kanpur aims to promote the technology on a global scale
Yesterday we signed a MoU with Conlis Global Inc. for licensing of an innovative new #technology titled “Nano Hydroxyapatite Based Porous Polymer Composite Scaffolds for Bioactive Molecule Delivery in Musculoskeletal Regeneration”.
-S. Ganesh, Director, #IITKanpur #iitk pic.twitter.com/Y3CCkv3Y2k
— Director, IIT Kanpur (@Director_IITK) February 22, 2024
Prof. S. Ganesh, the Director of IIT Kanpur, said, “This innovative technology is an example of how we can make a real difference. It is a testament to the high quality of research at IITK that brings real and practical benefits to people. We are excited to see how this technology will help people, not just in India but worldwide!”
More about the bone regeneration tech developed by IIT Kanpur
The revolutionary technology developed in IIT Kanpur involves Nano Hydroxyapatite Based Porous Polymer Composite scaffolds that are highly biocompatible and can facilitate bone formation & remodelling. The material is biocompatible and biodegradable, promotes bone healing and supports new bone growth.
