maha medtech mission for 26 October 2025

MAHA MedTech Mission Latest News

Recently, the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Gates Foundation, has launched the Mission for Advancement in High-Impact Areas (MAHA)-Medical Technology. 

About MAHA MedTech Mission

• It aims 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.
• The primary focus of the mission will be supporting the development and commercialization of high-quality, affordable, and innovative medical technologies. 

Key Objectives of MAHA MedTech Mission

• Drive public health impact by supporting technologies that address priority disease areas and expand access to safe, high-quality care;
• Ensure affordability and accessibility by supporting solutions that reduce costs; and
• Enhance self-reliance and competitiveness by catalyzing indigenous MedTech development, manufacturing, and industry–academia collaboration.

Features of MAHA MedTech Mission

• The Mission will provide funding support to Academic and R&D institutions, Hospitals, Startups, MSMEs, MedTech industry and collaborations between entities.
• Funding: With milestone-linked funding of ₹5–25 crore per project (and up to ₹50 crore in exceptional cases), the Mission will support projects that bring impactful MedTech solutions to market.
• The Mission will also provide 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), as well as mentorship from industry experts.
• Total duration of the Mission: 5 Years

Source: PIB