Cancer AI & Technology Challenge (CATCH)

About

The Cancer AI & Technology Challenge (CATCH) invites healthcare technology innovators and clinical institutions to collaborate on AI solutions for oncology, offering up to ₹50 lakhs in funding, mentorship, and access to a vast clinical network for real-world validation and deployment in Indian hospitals.

Benefits

• Milestone-based grant support up to ₹50 lakhs per team
• Pilot and scale-up pathways for national-level deployment
• Access to clinical validation and deployment support via NCG hospital network
• National visibility on IndiaAI and NCG platforms
• Eligibility for future IndiaAI Scale-Up Grants of up to ₹1 crore

Eligibility Criteria

• Startups, healthtech firms, academic institutions, hospitals, and non-profits
• Joint teams must include a Clinical Lead and a Technology Lead
• Proposals must be at or above TRL 5 with a clear implementation roadmap