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Nanorobotics for healthcare

Specializing in advanced medical hardware for nanorobot fabrication, safe deployment in living systems, and precise remote navigation within the human body.

Who we are

We are a pioneering medical hardware company specializing in the fabrication, deployment, and navigation of nanorobots within living systems.

Our patented technology platform enables the precise guidance of nanorobots for targeted drug delivery and microsurgical therapeutics, laying the foundation for the next generation of precision healthcare.

Our story

Born inside a research lab. Built for global healthcare.

Theranautilus emerged from pioneering nanorobotics research at the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE), IISc Bengaluru. We were founded on a simple belief: many diseases remain untreated because existing therapies cannot precisely target the affected tissue.

Our team developed a platform of nanorobotic technologies and magnetic navigation systems capable of accessing microscopic environments inside the human body. Today, we are advancing applications across oral healthcare, antimicrobial resistance, targeted drug delivery, and cancer theranostics.

Countries with IP Coverage

India
uSA
aUS
europe
japan
singapore
hongkong

TRL-5

Technology Readiness
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Patents Filed
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Patients Addressable
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National and International Awards
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Years of Research

Vision

To build a future where every disease can be precisely reached, diagnosed, and treated from within, reducing invasiveness and improving patient outcomes at nanoscale.

Mission

To advance clinically impactful nanorobotic solutions that provide targeted access, diagnosis, and treatment at the microscale, addressing critical challenges in oral health, oncology, infectious diseases, and neuromodulation.
Journey

TIMELINE

2026

Demonstration of Theranautilus technology to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Selected among India’s Top 10 innovative startups to showcase technology before Narendra Modi.

2025
  • Development of CalBots for treatment of dental hypersensitivity.
  • IADR Innovation in Oral Care Award.
  • Tata Transformation Prize in Healthcare.
  • TRL-5 achieved.
2024
  • Recognised among India’s Top DeepTech startups through NASSCOM Emerge 50.
2023
  • BIRAC Biotechnology Ignition Grant awarded.
  • Major international patent publication.
2022
  • World’s first demonstration of nanorobotics for root canal disinfection and targeted elimination of resistant bacteria.
  • AWS Grand Challenge and DST NIDHI PRAYAAS recognition.
2021
  • National Start-up Award presented by the President of India.
  • International patent portfolio expands.
2020

Theranautilus founded to translate nanorobotics research into healthcare solutions.

2018

First demonstrations of nanorobot navigation inside living cells.

2016

Successful demonstration of biocompatible nanorobots operating in blood-like environments.

2009

First breakthrough publication demonstrating controlled propulsion of magnetic nanostructures.

2007

Foundational research in magnetic nanorobotics begins at Indian Institute of Science.

What Next

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Human Clinical Trials

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Global Regulatory Approvals

03

Commercial Deployment

04

Expansion into Oncology & Precision Medicine

Our team & investors

Our team

Prof. Ambarish Ghosh

Co Founder, Director

Dr. Debayan Dasgupta

Co-founder, Director

Dr. Shanmukh Srinivas

Co-founder, Director

Prajwal B Hegde

Materials Engineer

Satish Kumar Subramani

Facilities Manager

Sreelakshmi Meloth

Material Engineer

Dr. Roshini Killada

Chief of Staff - Founder’s Office

our advisors

Dr. Bruce Lieberthal

Advisor

Muttu Ozcan

Advisor
Grants and awards
Golden sparrow
stargazer fund by lalit keshre (CEO of Grow)
Abhishek Goyel (Co-Founder of Traxcn)
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