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Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

Indian Council of Medical Research

India's apex biomedical research organization supporting medical research, healthcare innovation, translational science, and commercialization through grants, fellowships, and national research programs.

1 program listed

About Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is India's premier government organization for the formulation, coordination, and promotion of biomedical research. Operating under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, ICMR funds and supports research across medicine, biotechnology, public health, diagnostics, medical devices, infectious diseases, and healthcare innovation.

Through its intramural and extramural funding programmes, ICMR enables researchers, academic institutions, hospitals, and research organizations to develop innovative healthcare solutions with societal impact. The council also promotes technology translation and commercialization through specialized grant programmes such as the Intramural Follow-on Research Grant.

ICMR collaborates with national and international institutions to strengthen India's healthcare research ecosystem and accelerate the development of affordable healthcare technologies.

Funding Programs

Offers grants, fellowships and research funding for biomedical and healthcare innovation.

Commercialization Support

Supports translation of research outcomes into commercially viable healthcare technologies.

Research Areas

Biomedical research, public health, biotechnology, diagnostics, vaccines, medical devices, genomics and digital health.

Who they work with

Stages
Idea MVP / Prototype Early Revenue Growth
Sectors
AI, SaaS & Enterprise Biotech, Health & Pharma Deeptech & Robotics Social Impact

Programs by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) 1

Closed Grant
FundingUp to Rs. 8 Crores
Equity-free Idea MVP / Prototype Biotech, Health & Pharma Deeptech & Robotics

The Follow-on Research Grant under the ICMR Intramural Research Program supports intramural researchers in advancing promising results, innovation ideas and technologies from previous ICMR grants towards the next stages of development and commercialization.

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Frequently asked questions

What funding programs does Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) run?

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) currently has 1 program listed in this directory, including Call for Follow-on Research Grant under ICMR- Intramural Research Program-2026. Each program page covers the funding amount, eligibility and application process.

Is Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) a government organisation?

Yes. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) 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 Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) 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 Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) 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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