Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma MedTech (PRIP) Scheme: Call 2

Closes 17 Nov 2026 Department of Pharmaceuticals, Government of India All of India

Grant

Amount set per project

Apply on the official site

What it funds: R&D funding to move pharma and MedTech projects towards approval and market
Who can apply: DPIIT startup, Udyam MSME or other company in pharma or MedTech
Early stage (TRL 1 to 3): send a short concept note first
Later stage (TRL 4 to 6): file the full application
When you can apply: Closes 17 Nov 2026
How to apply: Register on the PRIP portal; early-stage projects send a concept note, later-stage projects the full form
Best for: Prototype, Early revenue, Growth stage
Sectors: HealthTech BioTech
Run by: Government of India

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