About this programme
RICH offers scaleup support designed for international MedTech startups seeking to enter the Indian market. The programme provides structured assistance across three key areas: market research and validation (introductions to healthcare stakeholders, primary research facilitation), regulatory compliance (needs assessment and guidance through India's medical device regulatory processes), and manufacturing support (connections to manufacturing facilities and R&D centres). Startups at different development stages can benefit from tailored guidance and ecosystem connections. It is run by Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad (RICH).
A grant is financial support you don’t repay — awarded against eligibility and, usually, agreed milestones or utilisation of funds. The amount and form of support that actually apply to you depend on the programme’s rules and how your application is assessed — they are not fixed for every applicant.
It is aimed at businesses in medtech · healthtech. Like most government programmes, it has its own eligibility conditions, documentation and application window, and these terms are revised from time to time. Because of that, it is worth confirming the current eligibility, amount and deadline on the official programme page before you invest time in applying.
How it works
RICH provides non-financial support through three streams: market research facilitation via introductions to healthcare stakeholders (hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centres); regulatory compliance guidance through needs assessment and connections to support regulatory navigation; and manufacturing support through introductions to established manufacturing facilities. Each stream is tailored to startups at different development stages seeking to establish presence in India.
Who can apply
International (global) MedTech startups and health-tech innovators seeking to enter or expand in the Indian market. Startups should be at a stage where they require support for market validation, regulatory navigation, or manufacturing setup.
How to apply
- Express interest through RICH's official application form at rich.telangana.gov.in
- Submit application indicating which stream(s) you need support for (market validation, regulatory, or manufacturing)
- Contact RICH programme manager at cmanager-rich@telangana.gov.in for guidance
- Undergo evaluation and matching with relevant ecosystem partners
Documents you’ll typically need
- Business registration / incorporation certificate
- PAN (and GST registration, where applicable)
- Identity and address proof for the applicant / directors
- A short description of your business or project
- Recent financials or a simple project report
The exact checklist depends on the programme and your specifics.
Frequently asked
What types of startups does the programme support?
The programme targets international MedTech and healthtech startups from across the globe seeking to enter or expand in the Indian market, regardless of their development stage.
What kind of support does RICH provide?
RICH provides three support streams: introductions to healthcare stakeholders for market research and validation, guidance through India's regulatory processes for medical devices, and connections to manufacturing facilities for establishing production operations.
Is funding provided directly?
No. The programme provides non-financial support focused on market connections, regulatory guidance, and manufacturing introductions rather than direct funding.
Reviewed July 2026. Government programmes change — confirm current eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official programme page before you apply. CapEasy is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government authority.