Interconnect Innovation Catalyst Program 2026
Bharathiya Vikas Trust द्वारा
अपनी पात्रता जांचें
साइन अप करें और हम आपको बताएंगे कि आपका स्टार्टअप इस ग्रांट के लिए योग्य है या नहीं।
त्वरित उत्तर
A one-year equity-free fellowship by Bharathiya Vikas Trust, offering up to ₹30 lakh and comprehensive support to biomedical innovators at TRL 4+.
- फंडिंग राशि
- ₹30 Lakhs तक
- फंडिंग प्रकार
- Fellowship
- प्रदाता
- Bharathiya Vikas Trust
- आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि
- 40d — 9 Nov 2026
- स्थान
- भारत में पंजीकृत स्टार्टअप्स के लिए खुला
इस ग्रांट के बारे में
The Interconnect Innovation Catalyst Program is designed to strengthen India's biomedical innovation ecosystem by enabling collaboration, visibility, structured support, and unlocking capital for high-potential innovators. Implemented by Bharathiya Vikas Trust (BVT) and supported by Blockchain for Impact (BFI), this program aims to help innovators overcome challenges in scaling, validation, and building viable pathways to impact. Built on the interconnect app, it is a structured one-year program.
Cohort 2 is now open for applications, specifically targeting biomedical innovators at TRL 4+. The program will select up to 50 fellows, providing substantial funding of up to ₹30 lakh over 12 months, disbursed quarterly based on milestone achievements. Beyond funding, participants receive invaluable mentorship from leading experts across academia, industry, and healthcare, strategic guidance, and crucial clinical and industry connections. Innovators also gain access to a national network of peers and ecosystem partners, fostering a collaborative environment. The program explicitly states 'No equity. No IP claims,' ensuring innovators retain full ownership of their work.
During the 12-month program journey, innovators will actively identify collaborators across research, clinical, and industry domains through the interconnect app. They will develop a clear roadmap towards validation or commercialization and participate in periodic review and feedback sessions, receiving guidance on overcoming technical, regulatory, or market bottlenecks. The program culminates in a national-level final event where innovators showcase their work to ecosystem partners, industry leaders, and potential supporters, with selected innovations potentially receiving further scale-up or next-stage funding support.
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।
Grant providers
लाभ और फंडिंग
- राशि
- ₹30 Lakhs तक
- फंड प्रकार
- Fellowship
- इक्विटी
- इक्विटी-मुक्त
- चुकौती
- गैर-चुकौती
आपको क्या मिलेगा
The Interconnect Innovation Catalyst Program offers substantial financial and strategic support for biomedical innovators. Selected fellows can receive up to ₹30 lakh in grant funding, disbursed quarterly over 12 months based on the achievement of agreed-upon milestones. This funding is provided equity-free, with no claims on intellectual property, allowing innovators to retain full ownership of their ventures. Beyond capital, the program provides intensive mentorship from leading experts in academia, industry, and healthcare, strategic guidance for product development and market entry, and critical connections to clinical and industry partners. Innovators also gain access to a national network of peers and ecosystem partners, facilitating collaboration and market access, and receive incubation support through periodic progress reviews and guidance for overcoming technical, regulatory, or market bottlenecks. The program culminates in a national-level showcase event, offering significant visibility and opportunities for further scale-up or next-stage funding.
- वितरण
- Milestone Based
- अवधि
- 12 महीने
- कोहोर्ट आकार
- 50 स्टार्टअप
- बूटस्ट्रैप अनुकूल
- हाँ
समयसीमा और प्रक्रिया
चयन प्रक्रिया
The selection process for the Interconnect Innovation Catalyst Program involves a multi-stage evaluation. Initial applications, submitted via the Interconnect App, are reviewed and shortlisted by an Internal Review Committee. This committee may contact applicants for clarifications and engage domain experts for subject-specific evaluations. Subsequently, shortlisted teams are invited for an in-person pitch before a panel of experts. This expert panel assesses projects based on their relevance to India's healthcare and biomedical needs, the strength and clarity of the problem statement, scientific or technical merit, innovation potential, feasibility and scalability, potential for real-world impact, and the applicant's ability to benefit from collaboration and mentorship. Final selections are made based on this comprehensive evaluation.
आवेदन प्रक्रिया
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Download App
Download the Interconnect App from Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
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 funding does the program offer?
The program offers grant funding of up to ₹30 lakh, disbursed quarterly over 12 months based on milestone achievements. This funding is equity-free, with no claims on intellectual property.
Who is eligible to apply for the Interconnect Innovation Catalyst Program?
The program is open to biomedical and healthcare innovators and entrepreneurs, including those affiliated with startups or research institutions, postdoctoral researchers, clinicians, physicians, and public health professionals. Applicants should be at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4 or above.
What is the application process?
Applications must be submitted exclusively via the Interconnect App, available on Google Play and the Apple App Store. The process involves downloading the app, registering, posting a project on the app's feed, and then completing a detailed program application within the app.
What kind of support is provided beyond funding?
Beyond funding, the program offers mentorship from experts in academia, industry, and healthcare, strategic guidance, support in finding collaborators via the Interconnect network, periodic progress reviews, and opportunities to showcase work at national-level events. It also provides clinical and industry connections and access to a national network of innovators.
Is there any application fee?
No, there is no application fee to apply for the Interconnect Innovation Catalyst Program.
What happens after the program concludes?
At the end of the 12-month program, innovators will present their work at a national-level showcase event to ecosystem partners and industry leaders. Selected innovations may receive further support for scale-up or next-stage funding.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
