India Health Fund

India Health Fund supports the development of science and technology-based innovations which are revolutionizing healthcare. The projects we fund are poised to transform the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. Embracing the theme for this year's National Science Day - ‘Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science and Innovation for Viksit Bharat’ - we are proud to drive a future of game-changing scientific discoveries. CisGEN Biotech Discoveries Private Limited, HEALSEQ, Hemex Health, Inc., Molbio Diagnostics, Stellar Diagnostics, Wobble Base BioResearch, Khushi Baby, Medprime Technologies, Qure.ai, SenseDose Technologies Pvt Ltd, Swaasa® - By Salcit Technologies, TrakItNow Maroudam veerasami, Satish Chandra, Patti White, Sriram Natarajan, Sudeshna Adak, arvind walia, Pratap Mukhopadhyaya, Mohammed Shahnawaz, Samrat ., Prashant Warier, Rahul Doshi, Venkat Yechuri, Satish Cherukumalli #IndiaHealthFund #NationalScienceDay #ScienceInnovation #InvestInScience #ImpactInnovation #MakeInIndia

📢 #NewBlogAlert: Can regional health diplomacy and local solutions turn pledges and partnerships into measurable progress for both people and the planet? Check out our new blog by Katherine Urbáez, Founder and Executive Director of Health Diplomacy Alliance as she delves into the critical role of regional partnerships in driving sustainable climate-health progress. https://lnkd.in/dFwSw9w2 #ClimateAction #HealthDiplomacy #DigitalHealth #IndiaHealthFund

📢  #NewGrant alert: India Health Fund is pleased to announce Khushi Baby as its newest portfolio company. Funding from India Health Fund will support the development, validation and deployment of a Climate Health Vulnerability Index (CHVI) – an AI-based real-time decision support tool to help assess climate-related health risks and enable proactive public health interventions to reduce community health risks. With millions exposed to the rising effects of climate change, India and many other countries require localized, data-driven insights to guide effective public health interventions. Current methods to assess climate vulnerability rely on time-consuming, error-prone manual data collection methods; which are not available in real-time; and often don't cover village-level information. Built on the success of Khushi Baby's CHIP platform, which has transformed healthcare delivery for 45M+ people across Rajasthan, CHVI will: ✅ Integrate climate and health vulnerabilities into one comprehensive tool. ✅ Deliver granular insights with a high level of accuracy at village, block, and district levels. ✅ Use real-time data and Machine Learning to forecast risks and enable proactive responses.   This builds on IHF’s pioneering work in enabling the application of science & technology-based tools to address public health challenges and our commitment to support action towards the adaptation of health systems to the impact of climate change on human health.    Tata Trusts, Dr. Akanksha Mishhra, Raghavendra Rao PV, Madhav Joshi and Mohammed Shahnawaz, Pranav Savanur, Ruchit Nagar Cyrus Reginald Mohammad Sarfarazul A. Haya Khan Read more here >>> https://lnkd.in/dhXFSuE8 #ClimateAndHealth #DigitalHealth #Innovation #ClimateImpact

Application Deadline approaching! Apply now! Calling all innovators to submit their proposals for the India Innovation Summit - Pioneering Solutions to End TB. We are pleased to collaborate with Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for this event, which is being held on March 18-19, 2025, in Delhi.   This summit is a unique platform—bridging innovation with implementation to ensure breakthrough TB solutions reach the people who need them most. Why participate? - Showcase your groundbreaking TB innovations - Engage directly with policymakers, funders, and TB experts - Fast-track your solution’s integration into national programs - Applications close on February 10, 2025! Be part of India’s fight to end TB. Key Highlight: A pivotal moment at the summit will be the launch of the Live Atlas of Innovations, an interactive online portal designed to map and amplify TB innovations for greater visibility, scalability, and program integration. Note: Applications close on February 10, 2025. Don’t miss your chance to contribute to India’s mission to end TB. Apply now and be a part of this transformative initiative! For more details, visit our Website: https://lnkd.in/didSq6e5 #EndTB #InnovationForImpact #HealthTech

Calling all innovators working in digital health! We are pleased to share the 5th run of CHI Start-up and Enterprise Link (CHISEL), supported by the Temasek Foundation, which is now open for applications. CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation is calling for innovative market-ready or near market-ready solutions in Building the Digital Health of the Future. Selected Start-ups and SMEs can receive up to $500,000 in funding to test-bed their solutions with one of Singapore's three healthcare clusters: National Healthcare Group (NHG), National University Health System (NUHS), and SingHealth.  Learn more and apply today! CHISEL Healthcare InnoMatch 2025: https://lnkd.in/ePwRGVdw Tata Trusts, Kee Kirk Chuen, Usha Viswanathen, Tiffany Ang, Amber Ng Tan Cin Yee #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #CHISEL

#NewBlogAlert: Cities across India, like around the world, are grappling with intensifying heatwaves, and the stakes are high—rising mortality, productivity losses, and strained infrastructure. But adaptation strategies like urban greening, heatwave early warning systems, cool roofs, and shifting work hours offer a way forward. In our latest blog by Sacha Takacs and Dr. Shu Yang, researchers at VITO, Belgium, they recap a policy paper that models extreme heat risks in three Indian cities—Chennai, Lucknow, and Surat—revealing how targeted interventions can save lives and safeguard economies. What can we learn from these insights to scale up urban heat resilience? Read the full blog to find out: https://lnkd.in/d2CnD5F9 #IndiaHealthFund #ClimateChange #ClimateHealth #ClimateAction #PublicHealth #ClimateAdaptation #ClimateResilience

We are pleased to collaborate with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) (ICMR) for the India Innovation Summit – Pioneering Solutions to End TB being held on 18 - 19 March in Delhi. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a transformative initiative that bridges innovation with implementation, ensuring that cutting-edge ideas reach those who need them most. We invite innovators to showcase their groundbreaking TB solutions, engage directly with policymakers, funders, and leading TB experts, and contribute to the fast-track integration of proven innovations into national programs. Send in your applications by 10 February 2025 and be a part of accelerating progress towards ending TB in India. For more details, please visit: https://lnkd.in/didSq6e5 #ICMR #IndiaInnovationSummit2025 #TB #India #Innovation

Join us at the 15th Annual ISMOCD Conference from 31 Jan - 2 Feb 2025 at ICMR-National Institute of Malaria Research, New Delhi, as global health experts discuss the critical intersection of climate change and vector-borne diseases. India Health Fund is proud to host an engaging panel discussion at the conference titled: ‘Leveraging Technology and Innovation to Strengthen Health Systems’ Adaptation to Climate Change and Combat Vector-Borne Diseases.’ With insights from leading experts, including Dr. Tanu Jain (Director, Directorate of National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP)),  Dr. Rajpal Yadav (Senior Scientist (retd.), WHO Collaborating Centre for Training and Research in Mental Health SWI54 (University of Geneva),Switzerland), Dr. Anup Anvikar (Director – ICMR-National Institute of Malaria Research), Mr. Himanshu Sikka (Chief Strategy Officer and Practice Lead – Health, Nutrition and WASH at IPE Global Limited), Dr. Dr Ujjwala Oturkar (Program Officer, Navi Mumbai Vector Control Program) and Dr. Poornima Prabhakaran (Director, Centre for Health Analytics Research and Trends, Ashoka University), this session will explore cutting-edge technologies, climate-resilient health systems, and financing models to address emerging health challenges. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a crucial conversation shaping India’s response to climate-driven health risks. When: 31st January 2025, 12:30 - 1:30 pm Where: ICMR-NIMR, New Delhi Add it to your calendar now!

#ReadingNow: From landslides in Kerala to urban flooding in Bengaluru, the impacts of climate change are becoming more visible. Read the insightful article by Mr. Siddharth Sharma CEO, Tata Trusts, who emphasizes on the need for climate resilience to be embedded in policy to protect communities from escalating health threats. Discover the full article on Mint: https://lnkd.in/disSfzrX #IndiaHealthFund #Budget2025 #ClimateChange #ClimateHealth #ClimateAction #ClimatePolicy #PublicHealth

📖 #ReadingNow: Investing in the fight against #tuberculosis isn’t just about saving lives— a study authored by 📊Dr. Madhukar Pai, MD, PhD, Carel Pretorius, Nimalan Arinaminpathy, Sandip Mandal, Suvanand Sahu, Roland Mathiasson and Brad Wong points out that it’s also about generating exceptional value. Their research shows that every US$1 invested in TB control yields an estimated US$46 in benefits💡, with the potential to save nearly a million lives annually🌍. What does this mean for global health priorities? Explore the full study here: https://lnkd.in/djusJzNW #IndiaHealthFund #EndTuberculosis #StopTB #TBMukhtBharat #TBFreeIndia #PublicHealth #FightInfectiousDiseases