ICMR First in the World Challenge Grant 2026
Indian Council of Medical Research द्वारा
अपनी पात्रता जांचें
साइन अप करें और हम आपको बताएंगे कि आपका स्टार्टअप इस ग्रांट के लिए योग्य है या नहीं।
त्वरित उत्तर
ICMR offers challenge grants up to ₹8 crore for novel, futuristic, high-risk high-reward biomedical and health technology innovations with global health impact.
- फंडिंग राशि
- ₹8 करोड़ तक
- फंडिंग प्रकार
- अनुदान
- आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि
- 37d — 30 नव॰ 2026
- स्थान
- भारत में पंजीकृत स्टार्टअप्स के लिए खुला
इस ग्रांट के बारे में
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) invites investigator-initiated research proposals for its 'First in the World Challenge Grants 2026'. This prestigious program aims to foster novel, futuristic, high-risk, high-reward innovations in the biomedical and health technology sector. The challenge specifically targets groundbreaking ideas in vaccines, drugs/therapeutics, diagnostics, and interventions that are truly unprecedented globally, with the potential to create significant global health impact.
The initiative is designed to propel innovations that have never been conceptualized, tested, or tried anywhere else in the world. It actively seeks to move beyond incremental advancements, focusing instead on truly disruptive technologies and solutions. By supporting high-risk endeavors, ICMR intends to unlock revolutionary breakthroughs that can transform healthcare. The program is open to a diverse range of applicants, including research institutions, academic faculty, and importantly, Indian startups, MSMEs, and industry players, ensuring that promising innovations from across the ecosystem can be supported.
पात्रता
देखें कि आप पात्र हैं या नहीं
पूरी पात्रता शर्तें — संस्था प्रकार, स्टेज, क्षेत्र, फाउंडर प्रोफ़ाइल और पंजीकरण आवश्यकताएं — साथ ही इस प्रोग्राम के लिए आपकी फ़िट। देखने के लिए साइन अप करें।
अनुदान प्रदाता
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research, funded by the Government of India through the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It periodically…
Learn moreलाभ और फंडिंग
- राशि
- ₹8 करोड़ तक
- फंड प्रकार
- अनुदान
- इक्विटी
- इक्विटी-मुक्त
- चुकौती
- गैर-चुकौती
आपको क्या मिलेगा
The ICMR First in the World Challenge Grants provide substantial financial support for groundbreaking biomedical and health technology innovations. Funding is categorized into three stages to match the innovation's maturity:
- Proof of Concept: Up to ₹1 crore for a maximum of 2 years.
- Prototype: Up to ₹4 crore for a maximum of 3 years.
- Final Product/Model: Up to ₹8 crore for a maximum of 4 years. Funds are disbursed linked to deliverables, allowing flexible project duration and progression to the next stage upon successful review. Beyond direct funding, the program facilitates access to institutional support, necessary laboratory facilities, and expert guidance for developing and validating novel health technologies. This comprehensive support structure is designed to nurture high-risk, high-reward projects from early concept to final product development, addressing critical global health needs.
- वितरण
- Milestone Based
- बूटस्ट्रैप अनुकूल
- हाँ
समयसीमा और प्रक्रिया
चयन प्रक्रिया
The selection process involves a multi-stage evaluation by a committee comprising experts, innovators, policy makers, and scientists.
- First in the World Confirmation: The committee initially verifies that the submitted proposal indeed represents a "First in the World" innovation, ensuring its novelty and uniqueness.
- Shortlisting: Proposals are then shortlisted based on their relevance and potential impact on global health.
- Final Awardee Decision: The committee makes the final decision on awardees. Funds are subsequently released upon the institution's submission of an undertaking, required IEC (Institutional Ethics Committee) approvals, and bank details, in adherence to ICMR norms.
आवेदन प्रक्रिया
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Create PI Profile
The Principal Investigator must complete their mandatory profile on the ICMR e-PMS portal.
आप - 2
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आवेदन कैसे करें
ड्राफ़्ट से वितरण तक चार चरण — हर चरण में एक कार्रवाई।
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अपना आवेदन ड्राफ़्ट करें
ग्रांट ट्रैकर के अंदर फ़ॉर्म भरें — AI आपके पिछले उत्तरों का उपयोग करके हर उत्तर का ड्राफ़्ट बनाता है, ताकि आपको खाली पन्ने से शुरुआत न करनी पड़े।
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आधिकारिक पोर्टल पर जमा करें
आधिकारिक आवेदन लिंक का उपयोग करें और अंतिम रूप से जमा करने से पहले सभी विवरण सत्यापित करें।
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फ़ॉलो अप करें
जमा करने के 5–7 दिन बाद प्राप्ति की पुष्टि और समीक्षा समयरेखा के बारे में पूछने के लिए संपर्क करें।
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
What kind of innovations does this grant support?
The grant supports novel, futuristic, high-risk, high-reward innovations in biomedical and health technologies (vaccines, drugs/therapeutics, diagnostics, interventions) that are truly "First in the World" and have potential for global health impact. It does not support mere incremental knowledge or process innovation.
What are the funding amounts and durations?
Funding is available in three categories: Proof of Concept (up to ₹1 crore, max 2 years), Prototype (up to ₹4 crore, max 3 years), and Final Product/Model (up to ₹8 crore, max 4 years).
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility is broad, including scientists/faculty from government medical colleges, INIs, ICMR institutes, universities, recognized R&D laboratories, and NGOs. Critically, Indian startups, MSMEs, and other private institutions registered with DSIR are also eligible. Each application requires one Principal Investigator and at least one Co-PI from the PI's institute.
How does the funding disbursement work?
Funding is linked to deliverables. Principal Investigators can submit deliverables for a stage at any time and request funding for the subsequent stage, subject to ICMR review and approval.
What is the application process?
Applications must be submitted through the ICMR's e-PMS portal. This involves completing a PI profile, then navigating to "Apply Proposal," selecting the "First in the World Challenge, ICMR" call, and filling out the application form. Incomplete proposals will be rejected.
What happens after selection?
Upon selection, funds are released after the receipt of an institutional undertaking, applicable IEC (Institutional Ethics Committee) approvals, and bank details, as per ICMR norms.
स्रोत
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