As India’s healthcare race heats up, preventive tech startup CENT has opened a 7,000 sq ft clinical screening centre in Bengaluru. Built to standardise AI-driven early detection, it aims to find life-threatening conditions in people without symptoms using a CCNM Protocol covering cardiac, cancer, neurological and metabolic tests, including whole-body MRI and ultra-low-dose cardiac CT.
Be Clinical has raised Rs 6 crore in seed funding as it builds clinically validated formulations designed specifically for Indian skin. The brand is positioning its science-driven approach to close a perceived market gap, aiming to translate clinical validation into everyday skincare products. The round signals investor interest in evidence-led beauty and dermatology-focused consumer brands.
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Siemens Healthineers is in discussions with the Karnataka government to collaborate on upcoming centres of excellence in life sciences, healthtech, and medical products. The talks include skilling initiatives, joint incubation, and partnerships aligned with the state’s deeptech roadmap, aiming to deepen Siemens’ footprint in Bengaluru while accelerating innovation and talent development.
Pharmacy quick-delivery startup Plazza is in talks to raise $12–15 million, with backing from Accel, Nexus, and Elevation. The funds are earmarked to expand its physical footprint in Bengaluru, targeting growth from two stores to around 20 by year-end. Plazza also plans to broaden offerings beyond prescription medicines.
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