| Key Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Program Name | Cancer AI & Technology Challenge (CATCH) Grant Program |
| Launching Entities | IndiaAI IBD and National Cancer Grid (NCG) |
| Objective | Accelerate AI innovations in cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment, and healthcare operations. |
| Focus Areas | AI-enabled cancer screening, diagnostics, clinical decision support, patient engagement, operational efficiency, and research technologies. |
| Funding Structure | Pilot Grants: Up to ₹50 lakh per project; Scale-Up Grants: ₹1 crore for successful pilots; Co-Funding: IndiaAI and NCG. |
| Eligibility | Startups, health tech companies, academic institutions, hospitals, joint applications (clinical and technical leads). |
| Emphasis | Responsible AI, clinical validation, ethical deployment tailored to Indian healthcare needs. |
| Application Deadline | September 2, 2025 |
| Application Process | Online portal hosted by IndiaAI and NCG. |
| Website | IndiaAI CATCH Program Portal |
| About IndiaAI | An Independent Business Division under Digital India Corporation (DIC), Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY). |
| About NCG | A network of cancer centres and healthcare organisations improving cancer care standards in India. |
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