ACTION ITEMS FOR SIDMA MEMBERS

ACTION ITEMS FOR SIDMA MEMBERS – Feb 02

  1. Register for World Health Expo Dubai (Feb 9-12)
    • Direct export opportunity; Middle East/Africa gateway
    • Contact: Pharmexcil or EEPC India for MAI Scheme benefits
    • Deadline: Likely passed; immediate registration still possible
  2. Plan Participation in Major B2B Events
    • Medicall Kolkata (Feb 21-23): B2B hospital procurement
    • Chemtech Mumbai (Feb 3-6): Lab analytics/pharma machinery
  3. Explore RDI Fund Financing
    • Rs 1 lakh crore available (TRL 4+ projects)
    • 50% matching requirement; interest-free loans
    • Fund managers: Identify and approach emerging fund managers
  4. Participate in YEIDA Medical Device Park
    • Registration timeline: Ongoing (completion by end 2026)
    • Common Scientific Facilities reduce capex; shared infrastructure
    • Suitable for companies targeting PLI categories
  5. Leverage GFR Amendments
    • Market to R&D institutions (universities, DRDO, ICMR, ICAR)
    • Eased procurement timelines benefit lab equipment suppliers
    • Direct outreach to VCs/Directors via institutional channels
  6. Export Development via EPCMD
    • Register as exporter with newly operational EPCMD
    • Access international trade fairs, buyer-seller meets
    • Regional offices in Visakhapatnam & Hyderabad provide south India access

EVENT CALENDAR AT A GLANCE

DateEventLocationTypeSIDMA Relevance
Feb 9-12⚠️ World Health Expo DubaiDubai, UAEInt’l Expo🔴 CRITICAL (Export)
Feb 3-6Chemtech World ExpoMumbaiPharma/Lab🟠 HIGH (Lab Equipment)
Feb 13-15Odisha Medical Devices ExpoBhubaneswarRegional🟡 MEDIUM (Regional)
Feb 21-23Medicall KolkataKolkataB2B Medical🔴 HIGH (B2B Hub)
Feb 21-23HOSPEX AhmedabadAhmedabadHealthcare Innovation🟠 MEDIUM (Innovation)
Feb 23-25Advantage Healthcare IndiaGreater NoidaMedical Tourism + Policy🟠 MEDIUM (Policy Forum)
Feb 26-28Amptech IndiaHaridwarPharma Machinery🔴 HIGH (Regional Hub)
Apr 4-6Medicall HyderabadHyderabadB2B Medical🔴 HIGH (B2B Hub)
Apr 22-24analytica Lab IndiaMumbaiLab Technology🔴 CRITICAL (Lab Equipment)
Apr 23-25India Pharma ExpoHyderabadPharma Industry🔴 CRITICAL (Pharma)

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