Althion

Althion Tech Innovations Pvt. Ltd. is a medical technology company based in Hyderabad, India, that develops and manufactures IoT-enabled water purification systems for medical applications. Founded in 2017 by Surya Rao and Nagesh Velivelli, the company addresses the need for ultra-pure water in sectors such as healthcare, research, and semiconductors. Althion's product line includes portable and large-scale reverse osmosis (RO) systems, as well as ultrapure water systems designed for use in dialysis centers, ICUs, laboratories, and pharmaceutical settings. A key feature of their products is the integration of IoT for remote monitoring and predictive maintenance, which enhances operational efficiency and patient safety.

The company's initial research and development were supported by funding from the Department of Biotechnology's BIRAC agency. Althion has also secured a licensing agreement with CSIR-IICT for a novel RO membrane technology. The business model focuses on manufacturing and selling these specialized water purification units to clients like hospitals, research institutions, and dialysis centers. Its customer base includes prominent institutions such as Tata Memorial Centre, Sir Gangaram Hospital, CMC Vellore, and Narayana Hrudayalaya. The company has raised a total of $590K in funding over three rounds, with the latest being a seed round on November 28, 2024, for $426K, led by investors like BioAngels.

Althion aims to provide cost-effective and high-quality alternatives to expensive solutions offered by multinational competitors, aligning with the "Make in India" initiative. Its proprietary Althion Remote Monitoring System (ARMS) is a significant competitive advantage. The company is also expanding its portfolio to include products for hemodialysis and heart health monitoring.

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