Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma MedTech sector (PRIP)
by Department of Pharmaceuticals
The Scheme for "Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma MedTech sector (PRIP)" aims to transform India into a global R&D powerhouse in the Pharma MedTech sector. Key objectives include: * Enabling rapid discovery, development, and commercialization of drugs. * Enabling innovation in medical devices. * Promoting industry-academia collaboration. * Transforming growth from cost-based to innovation-driven. The scheme has a total financial outlay of Rs. 5000 crores. This includes support
About this scheme
The Scheme for "Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma MedTech sector (PRIP)" aims to transform India into a global R&D powerhouse in the Pharma MedTech sector.
Key objectives include:
* Enabling rapid discovery, development, and commercialization of drugs.
* Enabling innovation in medical devices.
* Promoting industry-academia collaboration.
* Transforming growth from cost-based to innovation-driven.
The scheme has a total financial outlay of Rs. 5000 crores. This includes support for Strategic Priority Innovations, which are products and technologies addressing India's public health concerns where market potential is low (e.g., Neglected Tropical Diseases, Rare diseases, Antimicrobial Resistance).
Who can apply
- Open only for Startups and MSMEs.**
- **Technology Readiness Levels (TRL):** Projects must have completed TRL 1, TRL 2, or TRL 3 and aim to reach higher TRLs up to TRL 5.
- New Medicines (New Chemical Entities, New Biological Entities, Phytopharmaceutical drugs).
- Complex generics & Biosimilars.
- Novel Medical Devices (AI/ML-based, SaMD/SiMD, robotic devices, novel IVDs).
- **Academic Collaboration:** Collaboration with reputed Government academic and research institutions ("Academia") is encouraged, with preference given to such collaborative projects.
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Open the official applicationFrequently asked questions
How much funding does Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma MedTech sector (PRIP) provide?
Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma MedTech sector (PRIP) provides rs. 10 lakh to Rs. 5 Cr. The exact amount sanctioned depends on the proposal and the evaluation by the program authority.
Is Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma MedTech sector (PRIP) currently accepting applications?
Closed on Nov 10, 2025. Always confirm the current window with the program authority before preparing your application.
Does Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma MedTech sector (PRIP) 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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