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MAHA MedTech Mission: Product Development and Commercialization Funding
by Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
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 Rs. 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.
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About this scheme
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 Rs. 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.
Who can apply
- Applicant Type: Open to Academic & Research Institutions, Startups (DPIIT-registered), MSMEs (Udyam-registered), Hospitals, and MedTech Companies (including non-profits).
- Lead Applicant: Must be an entity established/incorporated in India with majority ownership vested in Indian citizens/entities.
- Technology Readiness Level (TRL): Innovative technologies must have an established Proof-of-Concept (TRL-3 or above). Projects at TRL-1 or TRL-2 are strictly ineligible.
- Technology Focus: Innovative Medical Devices and IVDs, including High-end Frontier Technologies (Imaging, Robotics, AI/ML platforms, etc.) aligned with national health priorities.
- Exclusions: Therapeutics, vaccines, and broader digital health applications (wellness, administrative) are not an immediate focus.
- Private Sector Cost-Share: 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.
Official application
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Open the official applicationFrequently asked questions
How much funding does MAHA MedTech Mission: Product Development and Commercialization Funding provide?
MAHA MedTech Mission: Product Development and Commercialization Funding provides rs. 5 Cr to Rs. 50 Cr. The exact amount sanctioned depends on the proposal and the evaluation by the program authority.
Is MAHA MedTech Mission: Product Development and Commercialization Funding currently accepting applications?
Closed on Nov 7, 2025. Always confirm the current window with the program authority before preparing your application.
Does MAHA MedTech Mission: Product Development and Commercialization Funding take equity?
No. This program is listed as equity-free, which means the funding does not dilute your shareholding. Review the official terms for any debt or convertible components.
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This directory is compiled from publicly available official sources and is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal, financial, tax or professional advice. Funding amounts, eligibility criteria, required documents, deadlines and availability are determined by each program authority and change with every cycle, so the details shown here may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm the current terms on the official program source before you apply or take any decision.
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