NSRCEL Healthcare Incubation Program

Closed NSRCEL IIM Bangalore All of India

Grant

Up to ₹1 crore for a few selected startups

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What it funds: Incubation for healthcare startups, with large grants for a few at the end
Who can apply: Healthcare startup at prototype to early revenue stage
Joins the NSRCEL incubation cohort; grants go to a few at the end
When you can apply: ClosedNo open call. Next cohort not dated
How to apply: Apply on the NSRCEL Healthcare Incubation page when the next cohort opens
Best for: Prototype, Early revenue stage
Sectors: HealthTech
Run by: Incubators and universities

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