The Government of Chhattisgarh has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) to boost AI and medtech innovation across the state. The agreement, signed in early 2026, marks a significant step toward building a vibrant digital health ecosystem in a region traditionally known more for mining and agriculture.

Key elements of the partnership include: Establishment of AI-Medtech innovation centres and co-innovation labs in Raipur (and potentially Bilaspur/Naya Raipur) Incubation and acceleration support for healthtech startups focusing on AI diagnostics, telemedicine platforms, wearable health devices, predictive disease modelling, and hospital workflow automation Capacity-building programs workshops, hackathons, mentorship from industry experts, and training in AI ethics, data privacy, and regulatory compliance (CDSCO, ABDM) Access to funding and market linkages through STPI’s investor network, government schemes (Startup India, PLI), and corporate partnerships R&D facilitation access to compute resources, datasets, and testing environments for AI model development

The MoU aligns with Chhattisgarh’s broader digital transformation agenda and the national push for Atmanirbhar Bharat in medtech. STPI, under the Ministry of Electronics and IT, brings proven expertise from its successful healthtech incubators in cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune.

State officials highlighted that the initiative will create skilled jobs, attract talent and investment to Chhattisgarh, and develop locally relevant solutions—especially for rural and tribal healthcare challenges. Early focus areas include AI tools for early detection of tuberculosis, sickle cell disease (prevalent in the region), maternal health monitoring, and telemedicine for remote areas.

This collaboration is expected to position Chhattisgarh as a rising player in India’s fast-growing AI-medtech landscape.