Serigen wins the prestigious Biotechnology Ignition Grant from DBT-BIRAC

Serigen (previously BiolMed) has been selected for the prestigious Biotechnology Ignition Grant for its flagship product Serioss. Biotechnology Ignition grant is an idea stage funding grant of Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), a Government of India innovation agency. The selection procedure involved shortlisting of candidates after a peer reviewed process followed by presentation by the selected candidate to a national committee of experts. The grant will support Serigen efforts of taking their product Serioss from an idea to prototype stage.

Ravi Sarangpani

Consultant – Medical Devices

Accomplished medical device professional. Over 25 years in leadership roles in New Product Development, Quality & Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, Sales and Business Development.Proven track record of managing new product development from concept to market. Hands-on expertise in Risk Management, Design Verification & Validation, Excellent problem-solving ability. Strong background of interaction with KOLs, customers and trade channels in India and EMEA. Ravi Sarangpani has completed his Production Engineering in 1989 from K.J Somaiya College of Engineering, Mumbai University.

Consultant, Medical Devices

Self Employed – 2019 onwards
Consulting and Advisory Services for medical device and healthcare companies and start-ups. Mentor at Venture Center, Asia’s largest science-based incubator and Materials Science Center, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. Faculty at AIM-Prime, training & guidance program for deep tech startups, initiative of Atal Innovation Mission and Niti Aayog implemented by Venture Center, Pune.

Adler Mediequip, A Smith & Nephew Company. Director NPD
2014 – 2019

Headed new product development for trauma, oncology and hip replacement for APAC region, 20-member team, USD 1m budget. Launched four new products in five years within budgets and targeted timelines. Implemented effective project management within a crossfunctional, multi-national, multi-locational project team. Developed and implemented design control procedure as per revised MDR that was adopted as model for implementation across sites.

Adler Mediequip. VP – Development & Quality Management
2010 – 2014

Headed Design, Quality and Regulatory Functions. Implemented structured D&D methodology, cross functional teams, ‘first time right’ culture for execution efficiency. Started in-house design verification including computational modeling and testing. Implemented GD&T across team and manufacturing organization. Launched 3 new products that contributed to successful clinical outcomes for 15000+ patients between 2012 – 2018. Designed innovative locking plate system for fractures that was granted patents in U.S, EU, Japan.

Sushrut Surgicals – A Sushrut-Adler Group Company
2001 – 2010 VP Marketing and Sales
1993 – 2000 Marketing Manager

Joined in start-up stage, grew business from $150k in 1993 to $3.6m by 2009. Established strong brand image and presence across India and 29 other countries. Developed KOL relationships that led to strong clinician driven product development.

	Size (in cms)	Quantity (number of dressings)
1	5 x 5 (square)
2	10 x 10 (square)
3	20 x 20 (square)
4	23 x 23 (square)

	Size (in cms)	Quantity (number of dressings)
1	5 x 5 (square)
2	10 x 10 (square)
3	20 x 20 (square)
4	23 x 23 (square)