MAHA-MedTech Mission has been launched by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Gates Foundation.

• ANRF has been established, through ANRF Act, 2023, as an apex body to provide high-level strategic direction of scientific research as per recommendations of the National Education Policy. 

About MAHA-MedTech Mission

• Aim: To accelerate innovation in India’s medical technology sector, reduce reliance on high-cost imports, and promote equitable access to affordable and high-quality medical technologies.
• Funding: Provide funding support to a wide range of entities including Academic and R&D institutions, Hospitals, Startups, MSMEs, MedTech industry and collaborations between entities.
  • Milestone-linked funding of ₹5–25 crore per project (and up to ₹50 crore in exceptional cases).
• Enabling Support: Through national initiatives such as Patent Mitra (IP protection and technology transfer), MedTech Mitra (regulatory guidance and clearances), a Clinical Trial Network (for clinical validation and evidence generation) etc.
• Technology Areas: Innovative medical devices and IVD (In vitro diagnostics) including High-end Frontier Technologies (Deep Tech like Imaging, Radiotherapy equipment, Robotics, minimal invasive technologies, implants, AI/ML enabled platforms & devices etc.).