India invites applications under PRIP scheme to drive pharma-medtech innovation

Early stage projects of up to Rs. 9 crore eligible for up to Rs. 5 crore assistance and later stage projects of up to Rs. 285 crore eligible for up to Rs. 100 crore assistance

ACL Digital acquires US-based CRO Symbiance to expand clinical research capabilities

The acquisition positions ACL Digital as an end-to-end provider of global clinical research and data CRO solutions

FDA grants De Novo classification to first needle-free, glucose sensor Biolinq Shine

FDA authorizes first eyeglass lenses to slow progression of pediatric Myopia

FDA authorization was based on two years of clinical study data demonstrating that Essilor Stellest lenses significantly slowed myopia progression compared to single-vision control lenses

Aptar Pharma opens new R&D center in France

Expanded capabilities that continue to push the boundaries of innovation—advancing drug delivery solutions for patients, customers, and consumers around the world

Poly Medicure acquires Italy’s Citieffe Group for Rs. 324 Cr

Roche secures CE mark for Accu-Chek SmartGuide CGM with mySugr app integration

This predictive technology empowers people with diabetes to take preventive action before complications arise

Merck opens €150 million manufacturing facility in Ireland

Merck opens first climate-neutral manufacturing facility in Ireland

Drug Hunter secures seed investment to scale drug discovery knowledge platform

Drug Hunter is already relied upon by researchers at more than 200 leading organizations, including Eli Lilly, Biogen, Merck KGaA, Isomorphic Labs, Deerfield Management

MoS Health Patel inaugurates National Virus Research & Diagnostic Laboratory Conclave 2025

Launches National IVD validation portal and protocols; highlights India’s strengthening health research ecosystem