How to Apply for DISHA 3.0 — ₹15L–₹1.5Cr Equity Funding for Digital Healthcare Startups

Evaluation moves through several clearly separated stages, with both internal and external reviewers involved.

• Initial shortlisting: entries are screened for alignment with the programme's focus areas, innovation potential, estimated market size and the funding requested.
• Peer review: shortlisted applications are reviewed by faculty members and technical experts from the DRISHTI CPS Foundation.
• Technical presentation: candidates present their work before internal and external domain experts.
• External Investment Committee: the final review panel brings together academics, industry leaders and healthcare experts. Projects are assessed through a 10-minute presentation followed by a 10-minute Q&A.
• Due diligence and documentation: selected candidates complete due diligence and sign agreements before any money moves.

Funds are then disbursed in milestones, on the External Investment Committee's recommendations.