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IGC Pharma Introduces MINT-AD: Proprietary AI Platform to Predict Alzheimer's Risk and Accelerate Early Detection

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IGC Pharma (NYSE American:IGC) has unveiled MINT-AD, an AI-powered diagnostic platform designed to identify individuals at high risk of Alzheimer's disease before symptoms manifest. The Multimodal Interpretable Transformer for Alzheimer's platform integrates diverse data sources including brain scans, genetics, lifestyle, and cognitive metrics to generate risk profiles and cognitive decline forecasts.

The company plans to launch a beta version in Fiscal 2026 for pilot evaluation with academic and clinical partners. MINT-AD aims to address the global diagnostic gap, where over 400 million people may have Alzheimer's-related pathology before clinical symptoms appear. The platform is designed to extend cognitive diagnostics beyond specialized facilities to general practices and underserved populations.

IGC Pharma (NYSE American:IGC) ha presentato MINT-AD, una piattaforma diagnostica basata sull'intelligenza artificiale progettata per identificare le persone ad alto rischio di sviluppare il morbo di Alzheimer prima della comparsa dei sintomi. La piattaforma Multimodal Interpretable Transformer for Alzheimer's integra diverse fonti di dati, tra cui scansioni cerebrali, genetica, stile di vita e metriche cognitive, per generare profili di rischio e previsioni sul declino cognitivo.

L'azienda prevede di lanciare una versione beta nel 2026 fiscale per una valutazione pilota con partner accademici e clinici. MINT-AD punta a colmare il divario diagnostico globale, dove oltre 400 milioni di persone potrebbero presentare patologie correlate all'Alzheimer prima della comparsa di sintomi clinici. La piattaforma è progettata per estendere la diagnostica cognitiva oltre le strutture specializzate, raggiungendo studi medici generali e popolazioni svantaggiate.

IGC Pharma (NYSE American:IGC) ha presentado MINT-AD, una plataforma diagnóstica impulsada por inteligencia artificial diseñada para identificar a personas con alto riesgo de enfermedad de Alzheimer antes de que aparezcan los síntomas. La plataforma Multimodal Interpretable Transformer for Alzheimer's integra diversas fuentes de datos, incluyendo escáneres cerebrales, genética, estilo de vida y métricas cognitivas, para generar perfiles de riesgo y pronósticos de deterioro cognitivo.

La empresa planea lanzar una versión beta en el año fiscal 2026 para una evaluación piloto con socios académicos y clínicos. MINT-AD busca abordar la brecha diagnóstica global, donde más de 400 millones de personas podrían tener patologías relacionadas con el Alzheimer antes de que se manifiesten síntomas clínicos. La plataforma está diseñada para ampliar el diagnóstico cognitivo más allá de las instalaciones especializadas, llegando a consultas generales y poblaciones desatendidas.

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IGC Pharma (NYSE American:IGC) a dévoilé MINT-AD, une plateforme diagnostique alimentée par intelligence artificielle conçue pour identifier les personnes à haut risque de maladie d'Alzheimer avant l'apparition des symptômes. La plateforme Multimodal Interpretable Transformer for Alzheimer's intègre diverses sources de données, notamment des scans cérébraux, la génétique, le mode de vie et des mesures cognitives, afin de générer des profils de risque et des prévisions de déclin cognitif.

L'entreprise prévoit de lancer une version bêta lors de l'exercice 2026 pour une évaluation pilote avec des partenaires académiques et cliniques. MINT-AD vise à combler le déficit diagnostique mondial, où plus de 400 millions de personnes pourraient présenter une pathologie liée à Alzheimer avant l'apparition des symptômes cliniques. La plateforme est conçue pour étendre le diagnostic cognitif au-delà des établissements spécialisés, vers les cabinets généralistes et les populations mal desservies.

IGC Pharma (NYSE American:IGC) hat MINT-AD vorgestellt, eine KI-gestützte diagnostische Plattform, die darauf ausgelegt ist, Personen mit hohem Risiko für Alzheimer zu identifizieren, bevor Symptome auftreten. Die Plattform Multimodal Interpretable Transformer for Alzheimer's integriert verschiedene Datenquellen wie Gehirnscans, Genetik, Lebensstil und kognitive Messwerte, um Risikoprofile und Prognosen zum kognitiven Abbau zu erstellen.

Das Unternehmen plant, im Geschäftsjahr 2026 eine Beta-Version für Pilotstudien mit akademischen und klinischen Partnern einzuführen. MINT-AD zielt darauf ab, die globale diagnostische Lücke zu schließen, bei der über 400 Millionen Menschen Alzheimer-Pathologien haben könnten, bevor klinische Symptome sichtbar werden. Die Plattform soll die kognitive Diagnostik über spezialisierte Einrichtungen hinaus auf Allgemeinpraxen und unterversorgte Bevölkerungsgruppen ausweiten.

Positive
  • Development of innovative AI platform for early Alzheimer's detection
  • Platform integration capabilities with EHR systems and web-based tools
  • Strategic synergy with lead therapeutic candidate IGC-AD1
  • Potential to expand access to diagnostics in underserved areas
Negative
  • Beta version not available until Fiscal 2026
  • Platform still in development phase with unproven clinical efficacy

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IGC Pharma's MINT-AD platform represents a promising advancement in early Alzheimer's detection using AI, though commercial impact remains uncertain until beta testing.

IGC Pharma has announced the development of MINT-AD (Multimodal Interpretable Transformer for Alzheimer's), an AI-powered diagnostic platform designed to identify individuals at high risk for cognitive decline years before symptoms appear. This represents a significant expansion of the company's Alzheimer's disease portfolio beyond its lead therapeutic candidate IGC-AD1.

The platform's multimodal approach integrates diverse data sources including brain scans, genetics, lifestyle factors, and cognitive metrics to generate interpretable risk profiles and decline trajectories. This comprehensive data integration is technically sophisticated, leveraging advanced AI methodologies including transformer architecture, Mixture-of-Experts, and Chain-of-Thought reasoning.

From a market perspective, MINT-AD targets a substantial unmet need in Alzheimer's diagnostics. The company cites that over 400 million people globally may carry Alzheimer's-related pathology before symptoms appear, yet current diagnostic tools remain limited, expensive, and concentrated in specialized centers. By designing MINT-AD for integration into physician workflows and electronic health records, IGC aims to democratize access to early detection.

However, the platform remains in development with a beta version planned for Fiscal 2026, meaning commercial impact is still distant. The announcement lacks specific validation metrics, regulatory pathway details, or reimbursement strategy, which will be critical for clinical adoption. Additionally, the AI diagnostics space for neurological conditions is increasingly competitive.

The strategic alignment between MINT-AD and IGC's therapeutic pipeline creates potential synergies, particularly for clinical trial enrollment and patient stratification. This integrated approach positions IGC to potentially capture value across both diagnostic and therapeutic domains in the Alzheimer's market.

- Multimodal foundation model enables personalized cognitive forecasts and expands access to Alzheimer's diagnostics -

POTOMAC, MD / / July 10, 2025 / IGC Pharma, Inc. (NYSE American:IGC) a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on Alzheimer's disease, today announced the development of MINT-AD, Multimodal Interpretable Transformer for Alzheimer's, the Company's proprietary AI-powered diagnostic platform designed to identify individuals at high risk of cognitive decline years before symptoms appear.

MINT-AD leverages diverse data sources including brain scans, genetics, lifestyle, and cognitive metrics, to produce clinically interpretable risk profiles and forecast decline trajectories. The platform is being designed for integration into physician workflows to help improve early detection, care personalization and clinical trial enrolment.

"We're excited to announce MINT-AD, a significant milestone in IGC Pharma's AI strategy and a major step forward in our fight against Alzheimer's disease," said Ram Mukunda, CEO of IGC Pharma. "MINT-AD has the potential to transform early diagnosis by giving physicians a powerful, clinically interpretable tool to identify high-risk individuals well before symptoms appear. This platform addresses a critical gap in Alzheimer's care while creating strong strategic synergy with our lead therapeutic candidate, IGC-AD1. Together, they position us to drive precision medicine in Alzheimer's disease with strategic partnerships, advancing both patient outcomes and long-term value for our shareholders."

IGC expects to launch a beta version of MINT-AD in Fiscal 2026 for pilot evaluation in collaboration with academic and clinical partners. Planned use cases for the platform include integration into electronic health records (EHR) or web-based tools for diagnostic support, enhancing patient stratification, including for our clinical trials, and enabling scalable cognitive assessments in resource-limited settings.

Why MINT-AD Matters: Addressing a Global Diagnostic Gap

According to the World Alzheimer Report, more than 400 million people globally may carry Alzheimer's-related pathology before any clinical symptoms appear. Yet primary care physicians, particularly those outside urban centers, often lack the tools needed to detect early cognitive risk. This diagnostic gap leads to missed or delayed diagnoses, limiting timely intervention, reducing eligibility for clinical trials, and ultimately worsening patient outcomes. MINT-AD aims to bridge this gap by extending cognitive diagnostics beyond neurology clinics, expensive PET scans, and other tests, to general practices, rural areas, and underserved populations.

Platform Design: A Scalable, Multimodal AI Foundation Model

MINT-AD is built as a flexible, foundation model, eventually trained on over 100 harmonized datasets across:

  • Genomic profiles

  • Cognitive test scores (e.g., MMSE, MoCA)

  • Neuroimaging data

  • Lifestyle, behavioral & digital biomarkers

  • Sociodemographic and environmental context

Using a transformer and state-of-the-art techniques, such as Mixture-of-Experts and Chain-of-Thought reasoning, MINT-AD integrates these modalities into a unified, patient-specific prediction, allowing more precise and actionable outputs.

About IGC Pharma (dba IGC):

(NYSE American: IGC) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company leveraging AI to develop innovative treatments for Alzheimer's and metabolic disorders. Our lead asset, IGC-AD1, is a cannabinoid-based therapy currently in a Phase 2 trial () for agitation in Alzheimer's dementia. Our pipeline includes TGR-63, targeting amyloid plaques, and early-stage programs focused on neurodegeneration, tau proteins, and metabolic dysfunctions. We integrate AI to accelerate drug discovery, optimize , and enhance patient targeting. With 30 patent filings and a commitment to innovation, IGC Pharma is advancing breakthrough therapies.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based largely on IGC Pharma's expectations and are subject to several risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond IGC Pharma's control. Actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements as a result of, among other factors, the Company's failure or inability to commercialize one or more of the Company's products or technologies, including the products or formulations described in this release, or failure to obtain regulatory approval for the products or formulations, where required, or government regulations affecting AI or the AI algorithms not working as intended or producing accurate predictions; general economic conditions that are less favorable than expected; the FDA's general position regarding cannabis- and hemp-based products; and other factors, many of which are discussed in IGC Pharma's U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") filings. IGC incorporates by reference its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on June 27, 2025, as if fully incorporated and restated herein. Considering these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking information contained in this release will occur. IGC Pharma, Inc. assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements contained in this release as the result of new information or future events or developments.

Contact Information

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IMS Investor Relations
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(203) 972-9200

SOURCE: IGC Pharma, Inc.



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FAQ

What is IGC Pharma's MINT-AD platform and how does it work?

MINT-AD is an AI-powered diagnostic platform that uses multiple data sources including brain scans, genetics, lifestyle, and cognitive metrics to identify individuals at high risk of Alzheimer's disease before symptoms appear.

When will IGC Pharma's MINT-AD platform be available?

IGC Pharma plans to launch a beta version of MINT-AD in Fiscal 2026 for pilot evaluation with academic and clinical partners.

What problem does IGC Pharma's MINT-AD platform address?

MINT-AD addresses the global diagnostic gap where over 400 million people may have Alzheimer's-related pathology before symptoms appear, particularly helping physicians in resource-limited settings detect cognitive risk early.

What types of data does IGC's MINT-AD platform analyze?

MINT-AD analyzes genomic profiles, cognitive test scores, neuroimaging data, lifestyle factors, behavioral biomarkers, and sociodemographic information to create patient-specific predictions.

How will MINT-AD benefit IGC Pharma's business strategy?

MINT-AD creates strategic synergy with IGC's lead therapeutic candidate IGC-AD1, positioning the company to advance precision medicine in Alzheimer's through partnerships while enhancing patient stratification for clinical trials.
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