Call for Proposals

Call for proposal “Rare and Neglected Tropical Disease Solutions"

The primary objectives of the Call for Proposals are as follows:

  • 1. Encourage development and commercialization of orphan drugs that target specific rare diseases.
  • 2. Support the creation and commercialization of advanced diagnostic tools and technologies designed for early and accurate detection of rare diseases.
  • 3. Foster the development and commercialization of specialized medical diets tailored to the nutritional requirements of individuals with rare diseases.
  • 4. Encourage the development and commercial scale production of medical devices/ equipments etc. essential for carrying out groundbreaking one-time treatments or procedures designed to provide lasting or permanent benefits, often addressing the root cause of the disease.

Eligibility: Indian Companies (as per Companies Act 1956/2013); Start-ups with Recognition Certificate from DPIIT.

 Last date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025