The ET Startup Awards 2019 has recognized Tricog as this year’s Top
Innovator. Tricog claims to have helped save lives of 2 million Indians in
its war against non-communicable diseases. The founders of Tricog —
Charit Bhograj, Zainul Charbiwala, Udayan Dasgupta and Abhinav
Gujjar — launched their company in 2014 with a simple goal of saving
lives. They built a technology to speed up cardiac diagnosis and
treatment. Their product combines equipment with artificial intelligence
and medical expertise. For instance, when the wearable device tracks the
heart rate of the patient, the information is sent to a centrally located
hub where a qualified expert is available 24/7. The specialist interprets
the electrocardiogram and sends the report through an SMS as well as
through a message on Tricog’s mobile app. This helps in faster diagnosis.
It is believed that the jury took note of the critical use of technology and
its requirement and relevance in a country like India. Amitabh Kant, the
CEO of Niti Aayog and a jury member, said Tricog was playing a
pathbreaking role in diagnosis.
On winning the award, Bhogra said, “I am deeply indebted to the
sacrifice of my cofounders who have adopted this vision of using
technology to save lives and created one of the world’s leading health and
artificial intelligence companies. We have helped saved lives of 2 million
Indians in our war against non-communicable diseases. We have
another 98 million to go by creating the largest virtual cardiology
network and extending our reach to the most remote corners of our
country.”
Tricog is present in 12 countries. The company has started working with
the Goa government to install its software in 13 clinics and is talking to
nine other state governments to push the product.
Other contenders for the Top Innovator Category of Awards were
Niramai, Stellapps Technologies, Carbon Clean Solutions and Zumutor.
Source & Credit: Economic Times

It is believed that the jury took note of the critical use of technology and its requirement and relevance in a country like India.