At the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) headquarters, Sunfox Technologies, an Indian health-tech startup, was showcased as one of five breakthrough healthcare technologies. This event, highlighting impactful medical innovations, featured the presence of Bill Gates, renowned philanthropist and co-founder of Microsoft.
Spandan, Sunfox’s pioneering cardiac monitoring technology, drew particular attention. The device is designed to make hospital-grade cardiac care accessible and affordable. In a one-on-one conversation, Gates acknowledged and praised Spandan’s potential to reduce cardiac mortality worldwide.
Rajat Jain, Founder of Sunfox Technologies, reflected on the event, stating, “Being at ICMR HQ among India’s most promising healthcare innovations was an incredible honor. Hearing Bill Gates recognize Sunfox Technologies’s potential to change the world was both humbling and energizing. It reinforced our mission to make high-quality cardiac monitoring accessible to millions.”
Gates also emphasized the broader impact of Indian healthcare advancements. He stated, “At Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), I saw how India’s homegrown innovations are saving lives. These breakthroughs aren’t just changing health outcomes in India—they have the power to change the world.”
Heart disease is a leading cause of death globally, and Sunfox Technologies aims to address this challenge. With its approach to affordable, real-time cardiac monitoring, the company seeks to reduce cardiac-related fatalities and improve healthcare accessibility worldwide.
About Sunfox Technologies
Founded in 2016 and based in Dehradun, Sunfox Technologies is a med-tech company focused on accessible and affordable healthcare. Specializing in biomedical instrumentation, AI, and IoT-based solutions, its flagship innovation, Spandan, is a portable ECG device. Spandan can detect over 40 heart abnormalities with 99.7% accuracy. The company has been recognized by the Prime Minister of India and featured on Shark Tank India, impacting thousands of lives by improving cardiac care. Sunfox aims to serve the next billion by developing life-saving medical solutions to bridge healthcare gaps globally.
