In a bid to push advancement in India’s medical technology sector, the Government of India on Saturday announced Mission for Advancement in High-Impact Areas (MAHA)-Medical Technology.
With this initiative, the Government aims to reduce reliance on high-cost imports and promote equitable access to affordable and high-quality healthcare technologies.
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The campaign was launched by Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Gates Foundation, last month, on September 15.
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For bringing impactful MedTech solutions to market, the Mission will provide funding support ranging from Rs 5 to Rs 50 crore to Academic and R&D institutions, Hospitals, Startups, MSMEs, the MedTech industry, and collaborations between entities, the official document noted.
The application process includes two stages; the first stage of submission of a concept note will culminate on November 7.
The mission welcomes projects aligned with national health priorities such as tuberculosis, cancer, neonatal care, primary health care, etc.
To drive the creation of indigenous medical technology, the scheme will cover a broad spectrum of innovative medical devices and in-vitro diagnostics, including equipment and key subcomponents, implants, assistive and surgical devices, consumables, and software-based medical solutions.
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