DISHA 3.0 – Developing Innovations for Successful Harnessing and Adoption

DISHA 3.0 – Developing Innovations for Successful Harnessing and Adoption is focused on translating healthcare innovations into deployable technologies through funding, expert mentorship, intellectual property and commercialization support, product trials, deployment, go-to-market assistance, and portfolio management.

• Indian researchers, faculty members, students, innovators, and DPIIT-registered startups can apply.
• Startups should be registered as a Private Limited Company under the Companies Act, 2013.
• The proposed solution must align with the DISHA 3.0 focus domains.
• Innovators/startups should have a market-ready product or some traction.
• Highly scalable early-stage innovations are eligible.
• Faculty members collaborating with industry partners and startups can also apply.
• Focus Areas:
• • Medical Devices
• • Wearable Devices
• • Test Beds
• • Hardware-in-the-Loop Systems
• • Point-of-Care Devices
• • AI/ML Implementation in Digital Healthcare
• • IoT & Robotics in Digital Healthcare
• • Early-Stage Diagnostics
• • Healthcare Analytics
• • Related Deep-Tech Healthcare Applications

• • Funding opportunity
• • Expert guidance from industry and subject-matter experts
• • Go-to-Market support
• • Portfolio management
• • Product trial and deployment through the CHARAK DT Platform
• • Access to anchor industry and clinical partners
• • Intellectual Property Rights and commercialization assistance
• Special Benefit:
• Special funding support is available for **SC-led startups**, where the founder(s) must hold at least **51% shareholding** in the company.
• Application / Selection Process:
• 1. Submit the application in the prescribed format.
• 2. Applications are evaluated for eligibility and suitability.
• 3. Selected innovators/startups receive program support including funding, mentorship, commercialization and deployment assistance.
• 4. Product trials and deployment can be supported through the CHARAK DT Platform and anchor clinical/industry partners.
• Important Dates:
• Application Launch: **05 August 2026**
• Submission Deadline: **05 September 2026**
• Results Declaration: **October 2026**
• Important funding note: **The provided DISHA 3.0 brochure confirms a funding opportunity but does not state the funding amount. Therefore, the maximum/minimum funding fields should remain blank rather than assuming an amount.**

Selection process details are being verified.