IndiaAI and National Cancer Grid launch CATCH grant programme for AI in cancer care
IndiaAI and the National Cancer Grid launched the Cancer AI & Technology Challenge (CATCH) Grant Program on 8 August 2025, offering up to ₹50 lakh per pilot project for AI solutions in cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment.
Summary
The Cancer AI & Technology Challenge (CATCH) Grant Program was launched on 8 August 2025 by the IndiaAI Independent Business Division in collaboration with the National Cancer Grid (NCG). It will give up to ₹50 lakh per project to teams of technology innovators and clinical institutions, with successful pilots eligible for a further scale-up grant of up to ₹1 crore. Up to 10 proposals will be selected for piloting in this round, with grants co-funded by IndiaAI and NCG.
Key facts
- Launched
- 8 Aug 2025
- By
- IndiaAI Independent Business Division and National Cancer Grid
- Name
- Cancer AI & Technology Challenge (CATCH)
- Pilot grant
- Up to ₹50 lakh per project
- Scale-up grant
- Up to ₹1 crore
- Selections
- Up to 10 proposals this round
Practice MCQs 1 questions
The CATCH Grant Program launched by IndiaAI and the National Cancer Grid in August 2025 supports AI innovations in which area?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment
CATCH (Cancer AI & Technology Challenge) supports AI innovations in cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment.