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IndiaGrand Challenges India - Open Call for Breakthrough Solutions and Cost-Disruptive Innovations for Screening and Diagnosis
BIRAC invites Indian startups, academic institutions, and R&D organizations to submit proposals for high-risk, cost-disruptive medical screening and diagnostic innovations targeting TB, emerging pathogens, and enteric diseases. The program offers grants between 5,000,000 and 20,000,000 INR for scalable, low-cost solutions designed for peripheral or community health settings. Preference is given to AI-enabled, sensing, or software-defined diagnostic technologies that target approximately 100 INR per test. Focus areas include TB (including extrapulmonary and pediatric), emerging pathogens, syndromic panels, and enteric pathogens.
Who can apply
Open to Indian academic institutions, research institutions, public/private R&D organizations, start-ups, and not-for-profit foundations. Multi-disciplinary and consortia-based approaches are encouraged.Perks & benefits
- Grant funding
- Access to BIRAC network and ecosystem
- Support for scalable, low-cost diagnostic solutions
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