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.
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.
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.
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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?
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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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