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Government New Delhi, Delhi Est. 2023

Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)

India's apex research body, created by Parliament in 2023, rolling out a Rs. 1 lakh crore fund for deep-tech and high-impact R&D.

1 program listed

About Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)

Created by an Act of Parliament in 2023 and notified in February 2024, the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) replaced the former Science and Engineering Research Board. Its governing board is chaired by the Prime Minister, and it sets high-level direction for research, innovation, and entrepreneurship across the natural sciences, engineering, technology, environmental sciences, health, agriculture, and the scientific edges of the humanities.

A central task is to build research capacity at universities and colleges where it is still nascent, to forge ties between industry, academia, and government, and to put a Rs. 1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation Fund to work, channelling patient capital into deep-tech and high-impact projects. Its instruments span research grants, fellowships, academic chairs, and centres of excellence.

Researchers, academic institutions, and deep-tech startups across India after research funding, institutional collaboration, and help turning research into commercial products stand to gain, as do universities growing fresh research capacity and founders working on frontier science. It is online at anrfonline.in.

Who they work with

Stages
Idea MVP / Prototype
Sectors
Deeptech & Robotics Biotech, Health & Pharma Agritech & Food Climate, Energy & EV Space, Drones & Defence

Programs by Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) 1

Closed Grant

MAHA MedTech Mission: Product Development and Commercialization Funding

by Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)

FundingRs. 5 Cr to Rs. 50 Cr
Equity-free

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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Frequently asked questions

What funding programs does Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) run?

Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) currently has 1 program listed in this directory, including MAHA MedTech Mission: Product Development and Commercialization Funding. Each program page covers the funding amount, eligibility and application process.

Is Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) a government organisation?

Yes. Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) is listed under the government category. Its programs follow official government processes, and applications are submitted through official channels in your own name.

How do I evaluate whether a Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) program fits my startup?

Start with the stages and sectors shown on this profile, then open the program pages for eligibility conditions and document checklists. If you want a structured view, send an enquiry below and an IncorpX advisor will walk you through fit and readiness.

Do I apply to these programs through IncorpX?

No. Applications are always submitted in your own name with the respective program authority. IncorpX is independent of Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) and provides assistance for application preparation, document organisation and prerequisite registrations such as incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME and GST.

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Important disclaimer

IncorpX is a private platform operated by a private company. It is not a government department, agency or official portal, and it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any government body or of any organisation, incubator, accelerator, investor or partner listed in this directory. All program names, logos and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification only.

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.

IncorpX charges no fee for the information in this directory and does not collect, process, lodge or submit any application on your behalf. Applications are made by you, in your own name, directly with the respective program authority. IncorpX provides assistance only for application preparation and for related registrations such as company incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME (Udyam) and GST. Eligibility, approval, disbursement and selection rest solely with the respective program authority, and IncorpX makes no representation or guarantee as to any outcome.

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