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Prof. Krishna Agarwal
Prof. Krishna Agarwal 
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| Date | 7 November 2025 |
| Location | Tromsø, Norway |
| Organised by | ProTromsø; UiT The Arctic University of Norway |
| Led by | Prof. Krishna Agarwal (Founder & CEO, Spermotile) |
| Delegation | Indian Members of Parliament (Young MP Delegation) |
| Participants | UN Women; Royal Norwegian Embassy (New Delhi) |
Indian MPs Visit Arctic MedTech Innovations Led by Prof. Krishna Agarwal documents an international engagement programme hosted on 7 November 2025 in Tromsø, Norway. The visit brought a group of young Indian Members of Parliament to UiT The Arctic University of Norway, where they were given an in-depth tour of cutting-edge medical technology research led by Prof. Krishna Agarwal.
Supported by *ProTromsø* and attended by representatives of UN Women and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi, the event highlighted the strengthening scientific dialogue between India and Norway.
Indian Parliamentary Delegation
The five-member delegation included:
- Anup Sanjay Dhotre
- Putta Mahesh Kumar
- Sirgapoor Niranjan Reddy
- Gowaal Kagada Padavi
- Priya Saroj – recognised as India’s youngest MP at 26
Their visit provided opportunities to interact with Norwegian researchers, explore Arctic-focused healthcare solutions, and discuss areas of cooperation in emerging scientific domains.
Background
The programme was part of an international partnership effort aimed at fostering Indo–Norwegian collaboration in:
- medical technology
- higher education and research exchanges
- sustainable development models
- innovation-driven policy frameworks
Tromsø, positioned in the High North, is globally known for research in Arctic health, biomedicine, microfluidics, and resilient healthcare systems.
MedTech Demonstration
During the session, Prof. Krishna Agarwal—Founder & CEO of *Spermotile* and a leading faculty member at UiT—presented breakthrough solutions in:
- AI-driven diagnostics
- microfluidic engineering
- advanced optical imaging
- sustainable, human-centric medical devices
A central highlight was Spermotile, an AI-enabled microfluidic platform designed to improve sperm selection in IVF/ICSI. Its precision-motion technology has gained international attention for its capability to significantly enhance the efficiency and accuracy of assisted reproductive treatment.
The MPs engaged in discussions about how such technologies could improve reproductive health outcomes in India.
Career and Research Contributions of Prof. Agarwal
Prof. Agarwal also outlined her academic journey and leadership roles, including:
- Gold Medal – IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
- Doctoral degree – National University of Singapore
- Postdoctoral Research – Singapore–MIT Alliance
- Key positions in Norwegian medtech initiatives
At UiT, she heads a multidisciplinary research team of about 20 members, supported by over €23 million in competitive research grants.
Indo–Norwegian Collaboration and Future Prospects
The interaction opened up promising pathways for cooperation in:
- AI-supported healthcare development
- student and researcher mobility
- innovation incubation
- reproductive health technologies
- Arctic-focused health monitoring systems
The visit reinforced the shared commitment of India and Norway towards advancing responsible, technology-driven health solutions.
Significance
The programme is viewed as a milestone in India’s expanding scientific diplomacy. As India accelerates investments in digital healthcare and next-generation medical technologies, collaborations such as the Tromsø initiative are expected to catalyse impactful R&D partnerships.