MedTech Impact Call 2026 opens applications with grants of up to ₹5 crore
The India-focused programme is accepting applications from early-to-growth stage healthcare technology startups and offers grant funding, mentorship and advanced research collaboration.
MedTech Impact Call 2026 has opened applications in India for early-to-growth stage healthcare technology startups, offering grant funding of up to ₹5 crore, according to details announced on 1 September 2026.
The programme is implemented by IHFC with support from the Department of Science & Technology and IIT Delhi. It is intended for startups developing solutions in healthcare technology, with applications open to companies at the early-to-growth stage.
Selected startups will receive grant funding, mentorship and advanced research collaboration. The programme’s stated focus areas include digital health, AI diagnostics, medical robotics and biotech innovations.
What the programme offers
The grant component provides eligible healthcare technology startups an opportunity to seek funding of up to ₹5 crore. The research information does not specify whether the full amount will be awarded to every selected startup or describe the terms attached to the funding.
Alongside financial support, selected companies will receive mentorship and access to advanced research collaboration. The programme is being delivered through IHFC, with support from the Department of Science & Technology and IIT Delhi.
Who can apply
Applications are open to early-to-growth stage startups building healthcare technology solutions. The listed areas cover digital health, AI diagnostics, medical robotics and biotech innovations, indicating the range of solutions considered under the call.
The available information does not include an application deadline, selection timeline, eligibility thresholds beyond the stated startup stage, or details on how grant amounts will be determined. Startups considering the call will need to refer to the programme’s application materials for those terms.