India Launches MAHA-MedTech Mission

On 25th October 2025, the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Gates Foundation, launched the Mission for Advancement in High-Impact Areas (MAHA)-MedTech to revolutionize India’s medical technology landscape and reduce dependence on costly imports.

The MAHA-MedTech initiative seeks to accelerate the development of affordable, high-quality, and accessible medical technologies across India, addressing critical healthcare challenges and strengthening domestic manufacturing capacity.
The mission provides milestone-linked funding between ₹5 crore and ₹25 crore per project, with an upper limit of ₹50 crore for exceptional cases, thereby supporting projects that can bring impactful MedTech solutions to market.
It will extend financial support to a diverse range of participants, including academic and R&D institutions, hospitals, startups, MSMEs, and the broader MedTech industry, promoting cross-sectoral collaboration and innovation.