SwasthyaTech Synapse 2026 — Up to ₹5 Cr MedTech Grant by IHFC, IIT Delhi
IHFC at IIT Delhi invites MedTech innovators with a TRL 4+ working prototype to apply by 08 October 2026 for grants of up to ₹2 Cr as a single entity or ₹5 Cr as a consortium.
- Funding amount
- ₹5Cr (grant)
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- IHFC, IIT Delhi (Academic)
- Application deadline
- 8 Oct 2026
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Overview
SwasthyaTech Synapse 2026 is a call for proposals issued by IHFC — the I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics — which serves as the Technology Innovation Hub hosted at IIT Delhi. The programme operates under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), driven by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India.
The aim is to speed up deep-tech work in MedTech. Innovators and researchers who already have a functioning prototype are invited to convert that early build into something deployable in clinics and hospitals. Grant money, industry tie-ups and structured product-development support are bundled together to make that jump possible.
The scope spans several healthcare technology fronts — surgical and medical robotics, connected medical devices with smart sensing, assistive technologies that make care more inclusive, medical imaging along with diagnostics and precision medicine, and nanomedicine including nanorobotics.
What sets the programme apart is the set of partners behind it. Academic depth comes from IIT Delhi, clinical insight comes from AIIMS New Delhi, and design input comes from Tata Elxsi. Together they offer teams a route to validate a technology, refine it, and put it in front of experts and potential deployment partners.
Highlights
- Up to ₹2 Cr for a single entity, up to ₹5 Cr for a consortium
- Requires a working prototype at TRL 4 or above
- Applications close 08 October 2026, 11:59:59 PM IST
- Shortlisted teams present at an in-person Technology Showcase
- Lab to Market workshop on commercialisation, industry linkage and scaling
- Clinical collaboration with the SET Facility at AIIMS New Delhi; design partner Tata Elxsi
Who can apply
Applications are welcome from a fairly wide set of applicants, not only registered companies:
- Academic and research institutions
- Medical colleges and hospitals
- Faculty-led startups
- Healthcare startups
- Medical device and MedTech companies
- Industry-academia consortia
Two conditions are non-negotiable. The technology must sit at TRL 4 or above, so a working prototype or a proof of concept has to already exist. The proposal must also target a genuine MedTech problem and show a credible path to scale and commercialise.
Consortium applications should ideally combine more than one kind of entity — for example an academic institution working alongside a startup or an industry partner. If you hold several patents, products or technologies, each one needs to be submitted as its own separate proposal.
SwasthyaTech Synapse 2026 — Up to ₹5 Cr MedTech Grant by IHFC, IIT Delhi is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Deadline & timing
Applications for SwasthyaTech Synapse 2026 — Up to ₹5 Cr MedTech Grant by IHFC, IIT Delhi are open and the current deadline is 8 Oct 2026. Applications are closing soon, so prepare your documents early. Deadlines can change — always reconfirm on the official source before submitting.
What the funding covers
Selected projects receive a grant of up to ₹2 Crore when applying as a single entity, or up to ₹5 Crore for a consortium.
The proposed budget is planned for one year and may be spread across:
- Equipment — for refining the product you already have; imported equipment is not covered
- Manpower
- Consumables
- Contingency
- Travel
Spending can go towards refining the prototype, clinical validation, regulatory testing, pilot deployment and work on commercialisation.
Beyond the cash, awardees get technical mentoring and support with clinical validation, introductions to hospitals and industry players, pilot deployment openings, and help on the commercialisation journey. Shortlisted teams also attend a "Lab to Market" workshop covering technology commercialisation, industry linkage and scaling.
About the provider
SwasthyaTech Synapse 2026 — Up to ₹5 Cr MedTech Grant by IHFC, IIT Delhi is offered by IHFC, IIT Delhi, an academic institution. It is delivered directly by IHFC, IIT Delhi as a grant. You can verify current details and timelines on the provider's official website before applying.
How to apply
Applications are submitted on the . Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.
Selection process
Every proposal is assessed against six criteria:
- Innovation and novelty — how far the technology advances beyond what exists today
- Technical feasibility — the maturity and readiness of the prototype
- Clinical impact and sustainability — how relevant and lasting the healthcare benefit is
- Commercialisation potential — the likelihood of adoption in the market
- Scalability — whether it can be deployed at large scale
- Team capability — the breadth of expertise and experience across a multidisciplinary team
Proposals that clear this screen are shortlisted for an in-person Technology Showcase and Presentation. That panel brings together clinicians, healthcare experts, researchers, investors and industry representatives.
Documents you’ll need
Before you apply to SwasthyaTech Synapse 2026 — Up to ₹5 Cr MedTech Grant by IHFC, IIT Delhi, keep the following documents ready:
- A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
- Company registration documents and PAN
- Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
- Recent financial statements or projections
- Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available
Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.
Who this is best for
SwasthyaTech Synapse 2026 — Up to ₹5 Cr MedTech Grant by IHFC, IIT Delhi is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹5Cr. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.
Frequently asked questions
What is SwasthyaTech Synapse 2026 and who is running it?
It is a call for proposals from IHFC, the I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics, which is the Technology Innovation Hub at IIT Delhi. The programme runs under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) of the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India. It backs deep-tech MedTech projects that already have a working prototype, pairing grant funding with mentorship and industry collaboration.
How much funding is offered, and does the programme take equity?
A single entity can apply for up to ₹2 Crore, while a consortium can seek up to ₹5 Crore. The support comes as a non-repayable grant, so no equity or stake is taken in your venture in return.
Who is eligible to apply?
Academic and research institutions, medical colleges and hospitals, faculty-led startups, healthcare startups, medical device and MedTech companies, and industry-academia consortia are all eligible. Alongside your entity type, your technology must be at TRL 4 or above and must address a real MedTech problem with potential to scale and commercialise.
How mature does my technology need to be?
You need a working prototype or a proof of concept — that is, TRL 4 or higher. Early-stage ideas that exist only on paper do not meet the bar, and the proposal should show both clinical relevance and a route to market.
Which areas of MedTech are in scope?
The programme looks at surgical and medical robotics, smart medical devices with intelligent sensing, assistive technologies for inclusive healthcare, medical imaging along with diagnostics and precision medicine, and nanomedicine including nanorobotics.
Can consortia apply, and can I submit more than one proposal?
Yes, consortia are eligible and can access the higher funding ceiling; they should ideally bring together more than one entity, such as an academic institution with a startup or an industry player. If you have more than one patent, product or technology, each must go in as a separate proposal.
What is the application deadline?
The last date to apply is 08 October 2026, 11:59:59 PM IST.
How do I apply, and what do I need to submit?
Begin by reading the Concept Note and downloading the proposal presentation format. You then apply through the online form at https://ihfc.accubate.app/ext/form/24375/1/apply, uploading your proposal as a PDF plus a video of your functional prototype — both are mandatory. The proposal itself should cover the clinical need, the technology and its USP, the prototype, your team, one-year milestones, a one-year budget and your commercialisation roadmap.
How are proposals evaluated, and what happens to shortlisted teams?
Proposals are judged on innovation and novelty, technical feasibility, clinical impact and sustainability, commercialisation potential, scalability, and team capability. Shortlisted applicants are then invited to an in-person Technology Showcase and Presentation, where clinicians, healthcare experts, researchers, investors and industry representatives assess the work.
What support do selected teams receive beyond the grant?
Awardees get technical mentoring and clinical validation support, access to hospitals, industries and pilot deployment opportunities, and help with commercialisation. Shortlisted teams also take part in a "Lab to Market" workshop on technology commercialisation, industry linkage and scaling.
Is DPIIT recognition required for SwasthyaTech Synapse 2026 — Up to ₹5 Cr MedTech Grant by IHFC, IIT Delhi?
No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for SwasthyaTech Synapse 2026 — Up to ₹5 Cr MedTech Grant by IHFC, IIT Delhi, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.
Who offers SwasthyaTech Synapse 2026 — Up to ₹5 Cr MedTech Grant by IHFC, IIT Delhi?
SwasthyaTech Synapse 2026 — Up to ₹5 Cr MedTech Grant by IHFC, IIT Delhi is offered by IHFC, IIT Delhi, an academic institution. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.
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