In its endeavour to fortify its technological capabilities, Mumbai-based startup Human Edge, an investor-funded longevity science company, has announced its partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT-B). Human Edge has been welcomed as the latest member of the Industry Research Partnership Programme (IRPP) of Wadhwani Research Centre for Bioengineering (WRCB), a translational research centre at IIT-B.

The partnership will bring together scientific experts and students from IIT Bombay, along with relevant faculty on scientific reviews, and field trials for discovering biomarkers, assessments, and effective interventions to optimise performance, potentially leading to scientific publications.

Through this association, Human Edge is accessing the IIT deep-tech ecosystem for its well-being programmes that are rooted in deep science. The startup will also access the broader framework for research at IIT.  

This partnership augments Human Edge’s advisory board and academic relationships, which already boasts a global network featuring renowned scientists, coaches, and other experts.