DISHA 2.0 Grand Challenge for Digital Healthcare at IITI DRISHTI CPS Foundation

About this scheme

The **DISHA 2.0 (Developing Innovations for Successful Harnessing and Adoption) Grand Challenge** is an initiative by IITI DRISHTI CPS Foundation (a Section 8, TTRP at IIT Indore) to accelerate the **commercialization of deep-tech innovations** in the **Digital Healthcare** domain.

Building on the success of DISHA 1.0, this program aims to identify, fund, and mentor innovations to aid in their journey from research (academic IP) to market-ready products and successful startup creation.

**Financial Support (Non-negotiable Quantum decided by External Investment Committee):**
| Applicant Type | Stage | Funding Support |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Projects (Academia)** | TRL 3-5 | Up to Rs. 25 Lacs |
| **Projects (Academia)** | TRL 5-6 | Up to Rs. 50 Lacs |
| **Projects (Academia)** | TRL 6 and beyond | Up to Rs. 100 Lacs |
| **Startups** | Prototyping to validation | Up to Rs. 25 Lacs |
| **Startups** | MVP to Early Traction | Up to Rs. 50 Lacs |
| **Startups** | Revenue & Growth Stage | Up to **Rs. 200 Lacs** |

**Other Offerings:** Technical and business mentoring, assistance with **IP filing**, high-value equipment procurement support (ownership vests with DRISHTI CPS), and connections for technology pilots. The support is for **1 year**, extendable up to 6 months.

Who can apply

• **Target Group:** Faculty, researchers, and students from Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) across India who want to commercialize their technology by creating spin-off startups, **OR** existing **DPIIT-registered Deeptech Startups** working under the aegis of Digital Healthcare.
• **Technology Focus:** Innovative technologies in **Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)** within **Digital Healthcare**.
• Innovators and startups must have a **market-ready product or some early traction**. **Higher TRL/Market Ready Technologies** seeking validation and commercialization support will be preferred. (TRL 3 is the entry stage for DISHA 1.0, implying 3+ is preferred for 2.0).
• **Incorporation/Ownership:**
• Startups must be registered with **Startup India** and have a valid **DPIIT registration** before fund transfer.
• Minimum **51%** of the company's shares must be held by **Indian Citizens** (excluding PIO and OCI holders).
• Equity transfer (1% to 5%) and revenue-sharing/royalty agreements with IITI DRISHTI CPS Foundation are mandatory.

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