Low-cost Medical Device for Babies

Saans, a start-up, shared the fi rst-runner up award. Saans is also the name of the low-cost medical device which maintains constant pressure and air fl ow to keep premature babies’ lungs open.

Designed by Team Saans, it could cost four times less than the current equipment available in India but it is expected to take approximately nine months before the model is fi nalized.