Meenakshi College of Physiotherapy Introduces Students to Innovation and Entrepreneurship Through Guest Lecture

Meenakshi College of Physiotherapy, MAHER, organised a guest lecture titled “The Body Mechanics Startup: Where Physiotherapy Meets Technology” on 22 October 2026 at Lecture Hall 3. The session was delivered by K. Shree Jayaram, B.E., M.Tech. (Ph.D.), Head – Innovation and Incubation Centre and Vice President – Institution’s Innovation Council, MAHER.

The programme was attended by 70 first-year undergraduate physiotherapy students from the 2026–2027 batch. It introduced students to entrepreneurship, patent writing and filing, and innovation in physiotherapy. Through interactive discussions and student engagement activities, participants explored innovative ideas, patent application procedures and entrepreneurial opportunities in healthcare.

The guest lecture encouraged students to develop an innovative mindset and explore technology-driven solutions to challenges in physiotherapy practice. It also highlighted the potential of entrepreneurship and intellectual property protection in transforming innovative ideas into practical applications and advancing healthcare services.