Healthier India Program at FITT, IIT Delhi
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A national innovation initiative addressing cardio-metabolic diseases with two tracks: Pre-Incubation (individuals/teams) and Accelerator (startups). Selected participants receive mentorship, bootc…
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹20L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- FITT, IIT Delhi
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Delhi
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 21 September 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by FITT, IIT Delhi. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The Healthier India Program is a national-level innovation initiative aimed at addressing the rising burden of Cardio-Metabolic Diseases (CMDs) in India. It is a collaborative effort led by the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT) at IIT Delhi, in partnership with the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), and supported by the Novo Nordisk Foundation. The program provides a comprehensive ecosystem of support, including expert mentorship, bootcamps, and funding, to help both early-stage innovators and growth-stage startups develop and scale tech-driven health solutions.
The program focuses on two main themes: Community Screening and Diagnostics and Disease Management and Patient Engagement. The initiative's goal is to unite academia, government, and industry to create impactful solutions that make healthcare more accessible and affordable.
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Grant providers
FITT — the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer — is IIT Delhi's industry interface and the body that runs the institute's startup incubator. It was set up by the IIT Delhi Board of Governors as a registered society on 9 July 1992 and works out of the IIT Delhi…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹20L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Selected applicants receive grant funding up to ₹20,00,000, along with expert mentorship and bootcamp participation.
How to apply
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- 1
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- 2
See the questions before you start
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- 3
Line up your documents
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- 4
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 5
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the focus areas for solutions?
Applicants must work on solutions in Community Screening and Diagnostics or Disease Management and Patient Engagement, including non-invasive biomarkers, low-cost screening, wearable technologies, and medication adherence support.
Who can apply to the Healthier India Program?
The Pre-Incubation track is open to students, PhDs, individuals, or teams as Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIRs). The Accelerator track is open to startups.
Is the program currently accepting applications?
The program is currently marked as closed in our database. No reopening date is available.
What is the maximum funding amount?
Funding is available up to ₹20,00,000. The exact amount per track or project is not specified.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
