Indian health-tech startup Sunfox Technologies, based in Dehradun, has garnered international attention, receiving praise from Bill Gates for its innovative contributions to healthcare accessibility. Gates, a prominent philanthropist and global health advocate, highlighted Sunfox’s work on his social media channels after a visit to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) headquarters.
Gates, known for his initiatives in global health, shared a post accompanied by a photo, stating, “At the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), I saw how India’s homegrown innovations are saving lives. Fetal monitoring systems are helping mothers and newborns, real-time TB detection is catching cases sooner, and streamlined delivery systems are bringing medicine to remote communities faster. These breakthroughs aren’t just changing health outcomes in India—they have the power to change the world.” He specifically mentioned the Spandan ECG device, an innovation by Sunfox leveraging artificial intelligence for real-time heart diagnostics.
Spandan ECG aims to detect heart abnormalities in underserved communities by integrating cutting-edge technology with practical healthcare delivery models. Rajat Jain, the founder of Sunfox Technologies, expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “This recognition validates our mission to save the next million people from preventable heart attacks and heart diseases. We built Spandan for homes and clinics for impact, accessibility, and ensuring that quality medical devices reach those who need it the most.”
The innovative startup was showcased by the ICMR to leaders alongside Gates, including Dr. Ajay K. Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Director General of ICMR, and Trevor Mundel, President of Global Health at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The ICMR also shared a picture of the Spandan founder with the PSA to the PM about the innovations which are showcased.
With this recent recognition, Sunfox is now positioned to expand its operations beyond India, paving the way for global healthcare transformation.
