MAHA MedTech Mission: Product Development and Commercialization Funding
By Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
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Quick Answer
The MAHA MedTech Mission, managed by ANRF in collaboration with ICMR and the Gates Foundation, provides grant funding for product development and commercialization of indigenous medical technologie…
- Funding amount
- ₹5Cr – ₹50Cr
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 7 November 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF). 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 Mission for Advancement in High-Impact Areas (MAHA) MedTech Mission is a Government of India initiative, managed by ANRF in collaboration with ICMR and the Gates Foundation, with a total budgeted outlay of ₹750 crore over 5 years.
Its vision is to improve healthcare through equitable access to high-quality, affordable, and innovative medical technologies in India.
The mission focuses on:
- Supporting the development and commercialization of indigenous medical technologies.
- Fostering the development of high-priority, high-cost, imported medical technologies to promote self-reliance with a goal of 3- to 5-fold cost reduction.
- Strengthening industry-academia collaboration in the MedTech sector.
Funding is provided as a grant with no requirement for benefit or equity sharing from ANRF/ICMR/GF.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
ANRF is for researchers and institutions first, and for startups only as partners or through a few mission programmes. The Anusandhan National Research Foundation is the Government of India's research funding body, run under the Department of Science & Technology in New Delhi.…
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- Amount
- ₹5Cr – ₹50Cr
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Funding is provided as a grant with no requirement for benefit or equity sharing from ANRF/ICMR/GF. The mission offers ₹5,00,00,000 to ₹50,00,00,000 per project for product development and commercialization.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the funding amount range?
The grant amount ranges from ₹5,00,00,000 to ₹50,00,00,000 per project.
Is equity or profit sharing required?
No. Funding is provided as a grant with no requirement for benefit or equity sharing from ANRF/ICMR/GF.
What Technology Readiness Level (TRL) is required?
Innovative technologies must have an established Proof-of-Concept, i.e., TRL-3 or above. Projects at TRL-1 or TRL-2 are strictly ineligible.
Who can apply?
Applicant types include Academic & Research Institutions, DPIIT-registered Startups, Udyam-registered MSMEs, Hospitals, and MedTech Companies (including non-profits). The lead applicant must be an entity established/incorporated in India with majority ownership vested in Indian citizens/entities.
Is there a private cost-share requirement?
Private sector entities (Companies, MSMEs) are generally required to contribute a minimum of 30% private cost-share. Academic/research institutes and Startups are typically exempt from this requirement.
What technologies are excluded from this mission?
Therapeutics, vaccines, and broader digital health applications (wellness, administrative) are not an immediate focus and are excluded.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
