New Delhi: Ayukriyam Innovations has received support from the Technology Development Board (TDB), under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), for the development of ‘Autoscope’ – a fully automated whole slide imaging and AI-driven diagnostic system.
The agreement marks a significant step in advancing deep-tech healthcare innovation and strengthening indigenous medical technology capabilities in India.
The project, titled “Autoscope: A Fully Automated Whole Slide Imaging and AI-Driven Diagnostic System,” aligns with the Government of India’s broader vision of promoting technological self-reliance and accelerating commercialization of advanced healthcare solutions.
Through this initiative, Ayukriyam Innovations aims to translate laboratory research into scalable, market-ready diagnostic infrastructure.
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Ayukriyam Innovations: Deep-Tech Origins and Institutional Backing
Ayukriyam Innovations is a deep-tech spin-off from the Molecular Imaging & Diagnostics Lab in the Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.
The company focuses on advancing healthcare diagnostics by integrating cutting-edge microscopy systems with artificial intelligence to enable rapid, accurate, and deployable diagnosis of infectious diseases – particularly in resource-constrained settings.
By leveraging institutional research expertise and indigenous R&D capabilities, Ayukriyam Innovations is developing solutions that seek to address critical infrastructure gaps in India’s pathology ecosystem.
Autoscope: AI-Powered Whole Slide Imaging Platform
The Autoscope platform being developed by Ayukriyam Innovations is designed as a fully automated whole slide imaging system integrated with AI-driven diagnostic capabilities.
The system is intended to offer high-throughput, standardized, and scalable diagnostic workflows, addressing limitations in existing pathology infrastructure.
By combining automated imaging with AI-enabled image analytics, Ayukriyam Innovations aims to enhance diagnostic accuracy while reducing dependence on imported high-end imaging systems.
The platform is expected to contribute to standardized pathology processes and improved efficiency in disease detection and reporting.
TDB Assistance to Enable Commercialization
The sanctioned assistance from the Technology Development Board will support the establishment of a dedicated manufacturing facility for Ayukriyam Innovations, along with the production of multiple product batches and comprehensive field performance evaluations.
This support is expected to accelerate the commercialization of the indigenously developed Autoscope platform, strengthen India’s diagnostic ecosystem, and promote affordable and accessible healthcare solutions across the country.
By enabling manufacturing readiness and validation, the project aims to facilitate broader deployment of AI-driven diagnostics.
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Government Emphasis on Indigenous Medical Technology
Rajesh Kumar Pathak, Secretary, Technology Development Board, stated: “Indigenous development of advanced diagnostic platforms integrating imaging and artificial intelligence is vital for strengthening India’s healthcare infrastructure.
Through this support, TDB aims to accelerate the translation of laboratory innovation into market-ready solutions, reduce import dependence, and promote Aatmanirbhar Bharat in the medical technology sector.”
The promoters of Ayukriyam Innovations expressed gratitude to TDB for the support and noted that the assistance would significantly accelerate manufacturing readiness and field deployment of the Autoscope platform, enabling wider access to reliable and technology-driven diagnostics across the country.
Strengthening India’s Deep-Tech Healthcare Ecosystem
The project underscores the mandate of the Technology Development Board to provide financial assistance for commercialization of indigenous technologies developed through in-house R&D and institutional linkages.
The support extended to Ayukriyam Innovations reflects the Government of India’s continued commitment to fostering innovation-led growth in critical sectors such as healthcare and medical devices.
With the development of Autoscope, Ayukriyam Innovations is positioned to contribute to strengthening diagnostic infrastructure, promoting technological self-reliance, and advancing AI-driven healthcare solutions in India.
