Medical rubber products
Gloves, catheters, tubing and related high value-added rubber components.
Kerala Medical Device Industry Association
One industry voice.
A global MedTech ambition.
KMDIA brings Kerala’s medical device manufacturers, startups, research institutions and service providers behind one industry agenda.
India's first
India's first dedicated medical device industry state association, formed by the industry it represents.
Independent and non-political
An industry-led body, not a government department, regulator or certification authority.
Not-for-profit
Constituted as a Section 8 non-profit company under Indian company law.
Building collective strength across Kerala’s MedTech ecosystem
KMDIA is an industry-led platform created to represent and connect Kerala’s growing medical device community. Its scope covers device and medical rubber manufacturers, electronics and diagnostics companies, assistive-technology enterprises, startups, research institutions, suppliers and service providers.
Bringing those voices together turns shared challenges into coordinated action, from regulatory capability and infrastructure to skills, investment, procurement dialogue, partnerships and access to wider markets.
Vision and Mission
Vision
Making Kerala the MedTech Hub of India and positioning India as the MedTech Hub of the World.
Mission
Uniting Kerala's MedTech ecosystem to accelerate innovation, manufacturing excellence, and global competitiveness.
A strong base. A timely opportunity.
Kerala combines established manufacturers, nationally significant biomedical research, clinical capability, skilled technical talent, startups and public investment in shared infrastructure. India’s continued reliance on imports creates a clear national need for trusted domestic manufacturing.
15%
of India's medical device industry
Invest Kerala reports Kerala's contribution to India's medical device industry at 15 per cent.
Source: Invest Kerala, Government of Kerala (S01)85
medical device companies
The same Invest Kerala initiative describes an ecosystem of 85 companies with annual revenue above ₹9,000 crore.
Source: Invest Kerala, Government of Kerala (S01)2023
named a state priority sector
Kerala's Industrial Policy 2023 identifies medical equipment as a priority sector, alongside biotechnology, electronics and high value-added rubber.
Source: Kerala Industrial Policy 2023, Department of Industries and Commerce (S03)60%
of domestic consumption is imported
The Department of Pharmaceuticals reported in March 2026 that imports make up around 60 per cent of India's medical device consumption.
Source: Press Information Bureau, Department of Pharmaceuticals, March 2026 (S11)
What the association does
Representation and policy dialogue
Consolidate industry priorities into a credible channel for engagement with government, regulators, procurement bodies and institutions.
Regulatory and quality capability
Expert-led guidance on regulatory pathways, quality systems, standards, intellectual property and international market requirements.
Funding and scheme awareness
Better visibility into Central and State schemes, incentives and calls. Selection and funding decisions remain with the responsible institutions.
Shared infrastructure advocacy
Represent industry needs for testing, validation, sterilisation, common facilities and manufacturing clusters that reduce duplication.
Market and global connections
Create opportunities for members to meet buyers, trade representatives, institutions, investors and established industry participants.
Startup and industry collaboration
Connect emerging ventures with experienced manufacturers, researchers, clinicians and specialist providers along the path to manufacturing.
Focus sectors
KMDIA represents the full breadth of Kerala’s medical device ecosystem, from high value-added rubber through to biomaterials.
In-vitro diagnostics and laboratory devices
Analysers, reagents, laboratory instrumentation and point-of-care testing.
Orthopaedic and dental implants
Implants, instruments and materials for orthopaedic and dental use.
Medical electronics and diagnostic technologies
Active equipment, monitoring, imaging electronics and embedded systems.
Implantable and therapeutic devices
Devices that remain in the body or deliver therapy under clinical supervision.
Assistive and rehabilitation technologies
Mobility, accessibility and rehabilitation devices for long-term use.
Hospital equipment, furniture and imaging
Ward, theatre and diagnostic infrastructure used across health facilities.
Biologics, biomaterials and combination products
Materials and combination products at the boundary of device and biology.
Consumables and surgical instruments
Single-use consumables, surgical instruments and procedure packs.
Build the ecosystem with us
Membership brings together established manufacturers, emerging ventures, allied providers and institutions, with fair representation preserved across corporate groups.
Governance principle
One corporate group, one vote
Member
Medical device manufacturing companies holding applicable State or Central licences.
The core voting category for licensed manufacturers across every device segment KMDIA represents, from medical rubber and diagnostics to implants, electronics and consumables.
Associate Member
Ancillary suppliers and specialist service providers supporting the value chain.
Components, materials, tooling, testing, quality, regulatory, packaging, sterilisation, logistics, design and manufacturing services that the device lifecycle depends on.
Institutional Member
Trade bodies, professional organisations, research and startup ecosystem institutions.
Research and development institutions, universities, professional bodies, incubators and other institutions contributing to MedTech in Kerala.
Indicative founding fee
- Founding annual membership
- ₹10,000
- Eligible startup, annual revenue below ₹2 crore
- ₹5,000
Founding annual membership
Eligible startup, annual revenue below ₹2 crore
A growing network across Kerala’s medical device industry
Leadership
Industry leadership. Shared purpose.
KMDIA is led by professionals from across Kerala’s medical device industry and supported by an experienced Secretariat.
Thomas John
President
Agappe Diagnostics Ltd
T. C. Jayashankar
Secretary
Jayon Implants
Binu Augustin
Treasurer
Heka Medicals
Dr. Shaji Ayillath
Vice President
64 Codon
James George
Joint Secretary
Careon
Latest news and events
All news and events
KMDIA Grand Launch Function Participant Registration
Building Kerala into India's Next Global MedTech Hub
KMDIA invites Kerala's medical device and MedTech community to the association's grand launch function on 16 September 2026.
- Date
- Wednesday, 16 September 2026
- Time
- 12:30 PM
- Venue
- Hyatt Regency, Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram
KMDIA News
KMDIA Membership Interest Now Open
Organisations across Kerala's medical device ecosystem can register their interest in KMDIA membership. Submitting interest begins a conversation with the Secretariat.
4 June 2026
Events
Inaugural Vision Presentation Announced
KMDIA will convene industry and ecosystem stakeholders on 16 September 2026 to present its vision for strengthening Kerala's MedTech sector.
21 May 2026
KMDIA does not publish dated announcements, awards, partnerships or member counts until each item is confirmed by the association.
Featured insight
Why Kerala can become a leading MedTech hub
Kerala’s case rests on more than one statistic. Device-making experience, biomedical research, clinical depth, talent, connected priority sectors and planned common infrastructure together create a credible foundation for growth.
The task now is to connect those strengths into an efficient pathway from clinical need and research to validation, manufacturing, adoption and export.
Progress depends on connection
No single organisation provides every capability a medical device needs across its lifecycle. KMDIA works to strengthen the connections between the groups that do.
- Industry and manufacturing
- Startups and innovators
- Research and academia
- Hospitals and clinicians
- Testing, regulatory and quality services
- Investors and market partners
- Government and policymakers
Questions the Secretariat is asked most
What is KMDIA?
The Kerala Medical Device Industry Association is an industry-led platform representing organisations across Kerala's medical device and MedTech ecosystem. It works to strengthen collective representation, collaboration, manufacturing capability, regulatory and quality awareness, and market readiness.
Who can express membership interest?
Medical device manufacturers, startups, ancillary suppliers, specialist service providers, professional and trade bodies, research organisations and other institutions working with the sector. The Secretariat confirms the applicable category during review.
Does submitting the interest form make my organisation a member?
No. The form records interest only. The Secretariat will review the information and communicate the appropriate next step. Membership begins only after the authorised approval process and required formalities are complete.
What is the membership fee?
The founding annual membership fee is ₹10,000. Eligible startups with annual revenue below ₹2 crore pay ₹5,000. Taxes are applied as required and shown separately on the invoice, and membership is renewable annually.
Can KMDIA obtain regulatory approval for a member?
No. KMDIA may organise information sessions, capability programmes or expert connections, but regulatory decisions are made only by the responsible authorities.
Help shape Kerala's next chapter in MedTech
Whether you manufacture medical devices, support the value chain, build new technologies or contribute institutional expertise, KMDIA invites you to connect with the association.