India, May 13 -- The Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) has launched a dedicated MedTech Regulatory Clinic, the first of its kind initiative in Uttar Pradesh, in a move aimed at supporting healthcare startups navigating regulatory approvals, officials said.

Developed in collaboration with the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) under its Regulatory Affairs and Policy Advocacy (RAPA) division, the clinic will provide guidance on regulatory approvals, clinical validation, licensing and commercialisation of medical technologies, said officials on Tuesday.

The clinic, officials said, has been designed as a single-window support system for startups, clinicians and researchers working on indigenous healthca...