Roche Drishti HealthTech Challenge by Roche India

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About this Opportunity

The Roche Drishti HealthTech Challenge is an initiative by Roche Pharma India aimed at accelerating breakthrough digital and technological solutions that can transform patient care, with a strong focus on strengthening India’s retinal care ecosystem.

The program seeks to identify and co-develop innovative healthtech solutions that support early detection, smart referrals, integrated care, and data-driven decision-making in retinal health. Selected startups will collaborate closely with Roche India to pilot and scale solutions that address critical gaps in retinal screening, diagnosis, referral pathways, and treatment initiation.

In addition to financial support, the challenge offers deep industry engagement through mentorship, technical guidance, and co-development opportunities, enabling startups to build scalable and impactful solutions for real-world healthcare challenges.

Eligibility

  • Health Tech startups and innovators
  • Startups must have a valid DPIIT registration certificate
  • MSMEs must have a valid Udyam Registration Certificate
  • Solutions should focus on healthcare, retinal care, AI, data analytics, or digital health infrastructure
  • Applicable for startups across ideation, validation, early traction, and scaling stages

Application Process

  • Submit the application
  • Applications are reviewed by Roche Products (India) Private Limited
  • Evaluation includes assessment by subject matter experts from pharma, med-tech, venture capital, and regulatory domains
  • High-potential startups are shortlisted and final winners are selected
  • Selected startups may receive funding, mentorship, and pilot opportunities with Roche India
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