The Uttar Pradesh Promote Pharma Council (UPPPC) is an initiative of Govt. of UP established to strengthen and promote the pharma & medical research ecosystem.
UPPPC Honored with the Prestigious SKOCH Award 2026.
Uttar Pradesh Promote Pharma Council (UPPPC) has been conferred the prestigious SKOCH Award 2026 in the Ease of Doing Business category for its Uttar Pradesh Integrated Medical Research Application System (UP-IMRAS).
The award was received by Prof. Sandeep Sharma, GM (Research & Innovation), on behalf of MD & CEO, UPPPC, Ms. Kritika Sharma, IAS, at a ceremony in New Delhi.
This recognition highlights UPPPC's commitment to advancing digital innovation, transparency and ease of doing business in the pharma and healthcare sectors of Uttar Pradesh.
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Strengthening Clinical Research in Uttar Pradesh.
UP Promote Pharma Council officials held a discussion with Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) officials to advance the State’s clinical research ecosystem.
Key aspects were:
~ Onboarding Medical Colleges on ICMR INTENT
~ Expanding GCP capacity-building
The discussions reinforced a shared commitment to enhance institutional research capacity, streamline clinical research processes and foster a robust, transparent & globally aligned research ecosystem in UP.
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#UPPPC #ICMR #ClinicalResearch #ClinicalTrials #UPIMRAS #UPSHRUTI #GCP #MedicalResearch #HealthcareInnovation #UttarPradesh
Advancing Clinical Research in Uttar Pradesh
UP Promote Pharma Council (UPPPC), Government of Uttar Pradesh, in collaboration with the Indian Society for Clinical Research (ISCR), organised a one-day webinar on UP-IMRAS, bringing together 300+ participants from across India representing industry, academia, CROs and regulatory affairs.
The session featured an overview and live demonstration of UP-IMRAS, followed by an interactive discussion and Q&A, facilitating wider awareness and stakeholder engagement towards a transparent, efficient and digitally enabled clinical research ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh.
#UPPPC #UPIMRAS #ISCR #ClinicalResearch #ClinicalTrials #MedicalResearch #HealthcareInnovation #UttarPradesh
UPIMRAS Excellence Leaderboard - 15 Sep 2026
The Government of Uttar Pradesh recognises outstanding contributions towards strengthening Clinical Research and Evidence-Based Healthcare across the State
TOP INSTITUTE in Academic Studies
Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra
162 Studies *Academic Studies: 157
*Clinical Trials: 05
TOP INSTITUTE in Clinical Studies
Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical
College, Kanpur (GSVM) - 13 Studies
TOP RESEARCHER in Academic Studies
Dr. Ritu Sharma - 13 Studies
Professor (Obs & Gynae),
Government Institute of Medical Sciences,
G. Noida
TOP RESEARCHER in Clinical Studies
Dr. Santosh Kumar Sinha - 03 Studies
Professor (Cardiology),
LPS Institute of Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery,
Kanpur
TOP ETHICS COMMITTEE - 22 Studies Approved
Rohilkhand Medical College & Hospital, Bareilly
* Academic Studies: 22 * EC Meeting Schedule Pending: 03
Congratulations to all the institutions, researchers and Ethics Committee members for their outstanding contribution towards strengthening clinical research and evidence-based healthcare in UP.
The Government remains committed to promoting quality clinical research, innovation and evidence-based healthcare for a healthier and stronger Uttar Pradesh.
#UPIMRAS #ClinicalResearch #ResearchExcellence #HealthUP #UttarPradesh
Strengthening India–US cooperation in healthcare and life sciences.
The Uttar Pradesh Promote Pharma Council (UPPPC) under the guidance of MD & CEO Ms Kritika Sharma, IAS, hosted the India–US Healthcare & Life Sciences Business & Investment Dialogue in Taj Palace, Lucknow in the gracious presence of @AmitGhoshIAS, Dr GN Singh sir, @NehaSharmaIAS, @rituias2003 bringing together senior Government officials, industry leaders and representatives of leading US institutions.
Deliberations focused on investment, technology transfer, R&D, manufacturing and strategic partnerships to strengthen the healthcare and life sciences ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh.
A key milestone was the signing of an MoU between UPPPC and the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) to facilitate investment, collaboration and business opportunities in Uttar Pradesh. @iaccindia@ExportGov@USCSIndia
#UPPPC #UttarPradesh #IndiaUS #Healthcare #LifeSciences #Investment #Pharma #MedicalDevices #InvestInUP #UPIMRAS
CAREER OPPORTUNITY in UPPPC
Uttar Pradesh Promote Pharma Council (UPPPC) invites applications for various Assistant Manager positions i.e. Finance, Investment & Grants, Human Resource, Business Development & Investment (Biopharma & Related), Business Development & Investment (Technology & Medical Devices)
Last date: Within 28 days from the date of publication.
#UPPPC #Recruitment #Pharma #UttarPradesh #Jobs #Medtech
The 3rd BioE3 Working Group Meeting was held on 9th Sep 2026 at UPPC Office at Lal Bahadur Shastri Bhawan, Lucknow, focusing on strengthening Uttar Pradesh’s bioeconomy ecosystem.
Key discussions included the pre-finalization of the DPR, Hub-and-Spoke model, anchor institutions, budget & funding, 5-year implementation plan, measurable KPIs, sustainability, and governance & monitoring mechanisms.
The Working Group also reviewed outcomes from institutional consultations covering biotherapeutics & precision medicine, waste-to-health/biomass, and medical devices & emerging technologies.
#BioE3 #UttarPradesh #BioEconomy #Biotechnology #Innovation #UPPPC #Healthcare #MedTech
A significant step towards strengthening Uttar Pradesh’s advanced medical-device manufacturing ecosystem.
On 08 September 2026, Uttar Pradesh Promote Pharma Council (UPPPC), Lucknow, along with the SS Innovation team, held an investor facilitation meeting with the CEO, YEIDA, ACEO and senior officials at the YEIDA Office, Greater Noida.
Discussions focused on facilitating SS Innovation’s proposed R&D & manufacturing setup for advanced robotic surgical devices at the YEIDA Medical Device Park, with an envisaged investment of ₹800+ Cr in Phase-I and ₹5,000+ Cr over 5 years.
The project is poised to strengthen India’s medical-device ecosystem, promote import substitution, create skilled employment and enhance UP’s position as a hub for advanced medical-device innovation and manufacturing.
#UPPPC #YEIDA #MedicalDevices #RoboticSurgery #InvestInUP #UttarPradesh #MakeInIndia #ClinicalResearch #HealthcareInnovation #UttarPradesh
A proud moment for Uttar Pradesh!
UPIMRAS has been honoured with the prestigious SKOCH Award for impactful innovation in governance, technology and social impact.
An initiative of the UP Promote Pharma Council, Government of Uttar Pradesh, UPIMRAS is enabling ethical, faster and data-driven clinical research through a state-wide digital platform.
Building stronger systems for healthier communities and a brighter Uttar Pradesh.
#UPIMRAS #SKOCHAward #UPPPC #UttarPradesh #ClinicalResearch #HealthcareInnovation
A PROUD MOMENT FOR UPPPC & UTTAR PRADESH!
Uttar Pradesh Promote Pharma Council (UPPPC) is proud to announce that its flagship digital initiative �� UP-IMRAS (Uttar Pradesh Integrated Medical Research Application System) has been shortlisted for the prestigious SKOCH Award – India’s Honest Independent Honour.
Under the visionary leadership of the MD & CEO, UPPPC, this pioneering initiative reflects the Council’s commitment to creating a transparent, integrated and technology-enabled clinical research ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh.
The recognition celebrates UPPPC’s efforts towards digital transformation, innovation and strengthening clinical research governance across the State.
Venue: 110th SKOCH Summit | 26 September 2026 | India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
UPPPC — Driving innovation. Enabling research. Transforming healthcare.
#UPPPC #UPIMRAS #SKOCHAwards #ClinicalResearch #HealthcareInnovation #DigitalGovernance #UttarPradesh
Med-Tech Launcher Program 2026 A mission-driven accelerator initiative by UP Promote Pharma Council, a Government of Uttar Pradesh Enterprise, addressing India’s MedTech “Valley of Death” by supporting high-potential innovations at TRL 7–9—from validated prototypes to full-scale market deployment. Stage Focus: TRL 7–9 | Late-stage technology readiness Pilot: 11 premier medical colleges & institutions across UP Device Classes: Class A, B, C & D / IVDs Clinical Trials & Validation Sandbox Regulatory & Commercialization Fast-Track Support for clinical testing, usability studies, expert feedback, CDSCO licensing, GMP compliance, regulatory approvals & hospital procurement access. Innovate. Validate. Accelerate. IMPACT LIVES. Be a part of Uttar Pradesh’s MedTech Revolution! Visit: https://t.co/uSeVjfoI4t Reach us at : [email protected] #MedTech #MedTechLauncher #UPPPC #UttarPradesh #MedicalDevices #IVD #HealthTech #ClinicalTrials #CDSCO #MedTechInnovation #StartupIndia #Innovation #Healthcare #MakeInIn
UP Promote Pharma Council invites National & International Site Management Organizations (SMOs) to partner with medical institutions across Uttar Pradesh under a cluster-based model to strengthen the state’s clinical trials ecosystem.
🔹 14 clusters | ~50 medical institutions
🔹 Up to 2 clusters per SMO
🔹 5-year engagement
🔹 Mandatory integration with UP-IMRAS
🔹 Focus on clinical-trial readiness, institutional strengthening, GCP systems, EC & regulatory coordination, investigator training, recruitment and multicentric research.
Bids open: 24 Aug 2026 | Last date: 14 Sep 2026
Apply through: https://t.co/6tiQvajigO
#UPPPC #UPIMRAS #ClinicalTrials #ClinicalResearch #SMO #MedicalResearch #UttarPradesh #HealthcareInnovation
Heartiest congratulations to Ms. Kritika Sharma, IAS, Managing Director, Uttar Pradesh Promote Pharma Council (UPPPC), on being featured among MedGate Today’s Top 50 Healthcare & MedTech Leaders 2026.
This prestigious recognition reflects her visionary leadership and dedicated efforts towards transforming Uttar Pradesh into a stronger, innovation-driven and globally competitive healthcare, pharmaceutical and MedTech hub.
Under her leadership, UPPPC is driving transformative initiatives such as UP-SHRUTI, strengthening the state’s medical research ecosystem, and UP-IMRAS, a unified, AI-enabled digital platform designed to streamline and strengthen clinical research and clinical trial management across Uttar Pradesh.
These initiatives represent UPPPC’s commitment to advancing medical research, enabling digital transformation, fostering innovation and building stronger industry–academia–healthcare collaborations.
A proud moment for Uttar Pradesh and the entire healthcare and MedTech ecosystem!
#UPPromotePharmaCouncil #UPPPC #UPSHRUTI #UPIMRAS #Healthcare #MedTech #ClinicalResearch #ClinicalTrials #MedicalResearch #HealthInnovation #UttarPradesh #BioE3
BioE3 Working Committee Meeting was convened at Lal Bahadur Shastri Bhawan, Lucknow, under the leadership of the Uttar Pradesh Promote Pharma Council (UPPPC), bringing together distinguished experts and institutional leaders to shape Uttar Pradesh’s BioE3 vision.
Representatives and domain experts from CSIR-CDRI, CSIR-CIMAP, CSIR-IITR, IIT (BHU) Varanasi, CBMR and NIPER Raebareli deliberated on the institutional framework, strategic priorities and key thematic areas for establishing a dedicated BioE3 Cell in Uttar Pradesh.
The meeting focused on building a coordinated ecosystem that can leverage Uttar Pradesh’s strengths in biotechnology, biotherapeutics, healthcare, research, innovation and industrial capabilities to translate scientific potential into scalable, high-impact BioE3 solutions.
Discussions also emphasized fostering industry–academia collaboration, strengthening research and innovation, enabling technology translation, promoting entrepreneurship and creating new opportunities for investment and employment.
The collective vision is to position Uttar Pradesh as a leading hub for the bioeconomy, while advancing solutions that contribute to economic growth, sustainable development, environmental resilience and improved societal outcomes.
The valuable insights and recommendations from the participating institutions will help shape the roadmap for a robust and outcome-oriented BioE3 ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh.
#BioE3 #Biotechnology #Bioeconomy #UttarPradesh #UPPPC #Innovation #ScienceAndTechnology #Research #Biotherapeutics #Healthcare #BioInnovation #IndustryAcademia #SustainableDevelopment #EmploymentGeneration #CSIR #CIMAP #CDRI #CTRI #IITBHU #CBMR #NIPER #IMRAS
UP Promote Pharma Council hosted an engaging interaction with Site Management Organizations (SMOs) to strengthen clinical research coordination across Uttar Pradesh through UP-IMRAS.
Discussions covered the end-to-end clinical trial process, including institutional feasibility, application submission, Ethics Committee review, digital tracking, and stakeholder coordination.
Key focus areas included streamlined authorizations, unified IEC SOPs, CTRI registration requirements, and a standardized IEC fee structure.
Valuable inputs from SMO representatives will help further refine UP-IMRAS and strengthen clinical trial readiness across medical institutions in Uttar Pradesh.
#UPIMRAS #UPPPC #ClinicalResearch #ClinicalTrials #SMO #ICMR #CDSCO #IPA #ISCR #ClinicalResearchIndia #MedicalResearch #ResearchEcosystem #UttarPradesh #HealthResearch #ClinicalTrialManagement #UPIMRAS
Bridging lab-to-market innovation in Uttar Pradesh!
Delighted to join the UP Startup Clinic at GIMS, Greater Noida, representing UP Promote Pharma Council (UPPPC) as a Strategic Partner.
A key focus of UPPPC is to strengthen the MedTech and healthcare innovation ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh. The UPPPC MedTech Launcher, currently in its final stage, is envisioned to create a structured pathway for promising MedTech innovations-from validation to clinical evaluation, investment, and market adoption.
Great discussions with UP Startup Clinic @ GIMS, Alkemi Growth Capital, and STPI India on creating stronger industry, investment, and incubation linkages for healthcare innovators.
Through the UPPPC MedTech Launcher, we look forward to building a stronger and more integrated MedTech ecosystem in UP and helping innovative solutions move from lab to market and ultimately to patients.
#UPPPC #MedTechLauncher #MedTech #HealthTech #UPStartup #Innovation #Startups #UttarPradesh #LabToMarket #AlkemiGrowthCapital #STPI #GIMS
Strengthening Clinical Research through UPIMRAS!
UP Promote Pharma Council (UPPPC) conducted UPIMRAS site visits across leading medical institutions in Lucknow, engaging with Deans, Vice Chancellors, Nodal Officers, Ethics Committee members, research faculty and clinical research stakeholders.
Institutes visited:
* Integral Institute of Medical Sciences & Research
* Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute
* Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences
* King George’s Medical University (KGMU)
* Era’s Lucknow Medical College & Hospital
The visits focused on reviewing the implementation status of the UPIMRAS portal, understanding institute-level requirements, addressing operational challenges, and facilitating effective adoption of the platform for streamlined clinical research processes. Through continued institute-level engagement, UPPPC is working towards a faster, transparent, digitally enabled and collaborative clinical research ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh.
#UPIMRAS #UPPromotePharmaCouncil #ClinicalResearch #DigitalHealth #ClinicalTrials #HealthcareInnovation #ResearchEcosystem #UttarPradesh #IntegralUniversity #KSSSCI #DRRMLIMS #kgmuindia #IntegralUnilko