Pratap Khanwilkar
About Pratap Khanwilkar
Pratap Khanwilkar serves as Vice President at InCube Labs and is the Founder/CEO of Ignition Key LLC. With extensive experience in medical technology and entrepreneurship, he has contributed to the development of innovative healthcare solutions and strengthened the medtech ecosystem.
Work at InCube Labs
Pratap Khanwilkar has served as Vice President at InCube Labs since 2014. In this role, he contributes to the development of innovative medical technologies. His work focuses on translating disruptive medical innovations into viable products and startups, with an emphasis on strategic acquisitions and initial public offerings (IPOs). InCube Labs is known for its commitment to advancing healthcare solutions, and Khanwilkar's leadership plays a significant role in this mission.
Role as Founder and CEO at Ignition Key LLC
Since 2010, Pratap Khanwilkar has been the Founder and CEO of Ignition Key LLC. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company focuses on developing innovative solutions in the medical technology sector. Under his leadership, Ignition Key LLC has worked to create impactful products that address various healthcare challenges, contributing to the overall growth of the medtech industry.
Education and Expertise
Pratap Khanwilkar has an extensive educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, from 1979 to 1984. He later pursued a Master of Science (MS) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Bioengineering at the University of Utah, completing his studies from 1984 to 2005. Additionally, he obtained an MBA with a focus on Marketing, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship from the same university, studying from 1988 to 1992.
Background in Medical Technology Development
Pratap Khanwilkar has played a significant role in the development of medical technologies. He was involved in the creation of PSTIM, an implantable neurostimulator designed to restore bladder function for spinal cord injury patients. His experience also includes incubating companies such as Fe3Medical, Neurolink, Theracle, Corrhythm, and iBridge Medical, which focus on medical innovations addressing conditions like iron deficiency anemia and epileptic seizures.
Previous Experience at University of Pittsburgh and WorldHeart Inc.
Before his current roles, Pratap Khanwilkar worked at the University of Pittsburgh from 2011 to 2014 as the Founding Coulter Program Director, Professor, and Executive-In-Residence. His responsibilities included fostering innovation in medical technology. He also served as Officer and VP of Rotary Systems & Business Development at WorldHeart Inc. from 2005 to 2010, where he contributed to business development strategies in the medical device sector.