<h1>Government Minister to Speak at National Science and Biomedical Research Summit Promoting Collaboration and Innovation</h1> A government minister is set to address a national conclave focused on science and biomedical research aimed at fostering collaboration among scientists, innovators, start-ups, and industry leaders. The event, organized by a blockchain-based healthcare initiative established during the COVID-19 pandemic, seeks to strengthen India's research and development ecosystem by promoting translational biomedical research and facilitating partnerships across institutes, incubators, and companies. The initiative emphasizes accelerating the development of therapies, diagnostics, and medical devices while supporting marginalized communities through equitable healthcare innovation. This summit aims to address challenges in moving research from labs to market and enhancing private sector engagement in India's growing R&D sector.