Government · Asia-Pacific
Agency for Science, Technology and Research
Singapore research agency funding biomedical and health technology innovation projects.
Amount Varies by programme
Who can apply Singapore based researchers and companies developing health technology and biomedical innovation.
Timing Calls open periodically with deadlines published by A*STAR. Equity free Diagnostics Genomics
Government · United States
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Federal funding for projects that use health information technology to improve patient safety and care quality.
Amount Varies by award, typically several hundred thousand dollars
Who can apply US researchers and organizations building health information technology to improve care quality.
Timing Follows standard federal grant cycles with periodic funding announcements. Equity free Clinical AI & Documentation Care Delivery
Government · United States
Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health
Funds ambitious health breakthroughs that would not happen through ordinary funding routes.
Amount Varies widely, often multi million
Who can apply Companies, universities and nonprofits, teams may be international with US partners
Timing Open broad agency announcement with rolling abstracts Equity free Clinical AI & Documentation Oncology
Government · Asia-Pacific
Japan International Cooperation Agency
Japanese development agency funding public health and health technology collaboration in Southeast Asia.
Amount Varies by project
Who can apply Companies and research groups in Southeast Asia and Japan working on public health technology.
Timing Calls for proposals announced periodically by JICA. Equity free Public Health Diagnostics
Government · United States
Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority
BARDA initiative funding health technology that helps detect and respond to public health threats early.
Amount Varies by solicitation
Who can apply Companies developing diagnostics or health technology relevant to public health emergencies.
Timing Open broad agency announcement with rolling submission windows. Equity free Diagnostics Public Health
Government · Asia-Pacific
Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council
Indian government body funding early stage biotechnology ideas, including health diagnostics and therapeutics.
Amount Up to around 5,000,000 Indian rupees
Who can apply Indian entrepreneurs and startups in early stage biotechnology and health innovation.
Timing Calls open periodically with deadlines published on the BIRAC website. Equity free Pharma & Drug Discovery Diagnostics
Government · Europe
Bpifrance
French public investment bank funding for deep tech projects, including health technology ventures.
Amount Varies, often up to several hundred thousand euros
Who can apply French startups and research teams developing deep technology, including health applications.
Timing Applications reviewed on a rolling basis by Bpifrance. Equity free Devices & Robotics Pharma & Drug Discovery
Government · Asia-Pacific
Callaghan Innovation
New Zealand government agency co funding research and development projects for local businesses.
Amount Varies, often co funding a share of project costs
Who can apply New Zealand businesses undertaking research and development, including health technology projects.
Timing Applications accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. Equity free Devices & Robotics Diagnostics
Foundation · United Kingdom
Cancer Research UK
Funding and drug development partnership for cancer innovations.
Amount Varies by scheme
Who can apply Academic and company partnerships in oncology
Timing Scheme specific deadlines Equity free Oncology Pharma & Drug Discovery
Government · United States
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Population health, surveillance and prevention programme funding.
Amount Varies by programme
Who can apply Health departments, nonprofits and some companies
Timing Rolling programme announcements Equity free Health Data Infrastructure
Government · United States
California Institute for Regenerative Medicine
California state agency funding regenerative medicine research and early product development.
Amount Varies, often over $1,000,000
Who can apply California based researchers and companies working on stem cell and regenerative medicine projects.
Timing Periodic funding rounds with deadlines posted on the CIRM website. Genomics Pharma & Drug Discovery
Foundation · United States
Commonwealth Fund
Foundation funding for projects that aim to improve healthcare access and payment systems in the United States.
Amount Varies by project scope
Who can apply Researchers and organizations working on healthcare access, quality, and payment reform in the US.
Timing Rolling letters of inquiry reviewed throughout the year. Equity free Payer & RCM Care Delivery
Government · United States
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
State funded program supporting cancer research and product development for companies operating in Texas.
Amount Up to several million dollars
Who can apply Companies and researchers based in or relocating to Texas working on cancer therapies or diagnostics.
Timing Annual cycles with application deadlines published by CPRIT. Pharma & Drug Discovery Diagnostics
Foundation · United States
Doris Duke Foundation
Foundation grants supporting innovation aimed at reducing clinician burden and improving patient care.
Amount Varies by grant cycle
Who can apply US researchers and clinician innovators addressing clinician burnout and care delivery challenges.
Timing Applications open in periodic cycles announced on the foundation site. Equity free Clinical AI & Documentation Care Delivery
Government · Europe
European Innovation Council
Europe's flagship deep tech instrument, combining grant with optional equity.
Amount Up to EUR 2.5M grant plus optional equity investment
Who can apply Startups and small companies based in the EU or associated countries
Timing Several cut off dates each year Devices & Robotics Pharma & Drug Discovery
Government · Europe
EIT Health
EU backed network funding health innovation projects and startup acceleration across Europe.
Amount Varies, typically tens of thousands to low hundreds of thousands of euros
Who can apply European startups and consortia working on health innovation and education projects.
Timing Multiple annual calls with rolling application windows. Equity free Digital Therapeutics Care Delivery
Government · Europe
European Innovation Council
EU funding for early stage breakthrough technology research, including novel health technologies.
Amount Up to around 4,000,000 euros per project
Who can apply European research teams and consortia developing early stage breakthrough technologies.
Timing Annual calls for proposals with deadlines published by the EIC. Equity free Devices & Robotics Diagnostics
Government · Europe
Eureka network
International collaborative research and development funding for small companies.
Amount Typically EUR 300K to EUR 500K per partner
Who can apply Research performing small companies in at least two participating countries
Timing Two cut offs per year Equity free Devices & Robotics Imaging & Diagnostics
Government · Europe
German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action
German government grant supporting university spinouts, including health technology startups, in their early stage.
Amount Up to around 125,000 euros
Who can apply Founders and researchers from German universities starting technology companies, including health tech.
Timing Applications reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year. Equity free Devices & Robotics Clinical AI & Documentation
Government · United States
US Food and Drug Administration
Supports clinical trials for rare disease therapies, devices and diagnostics.
Amount Up to $500,000 per year for up to four years
Who can apply Sponsors of clinical studies in rare diseases
Timing Annual cycle, usually summer submission Equity free Pharma & Drug Discovery Clinical Trials
Equity free accelerator with cloud credits and technical mentoring.
Amount Cloud credits plus mentorship, equity free
Who can apply Seed to Series A AI startups
Timing Cohort based, applications announced per region Equity free Clinical AI & Documentation Health Data Infrastructure
Foundation · Global
Gates Foundation
Global health innovation funding with a focus on impact outside high income countries.
Amount $100,000 seed to multi million follow on
Who can apply Researchers and companies worldwide, focus on low and middle income settings
Timing Rolling themed calls Equity free Health Data Infrastructure Pharma & Drug Discovery
Foundation · Global
Grand Challenges Canada
Canadian government backed program funding global health innovations aimed at low and middle income countries.
Amount Typically CAD 100,000 to CAD 1,000,000
Who can apply Innovators worldwide developing bold ideas to improve health in low and middle income countries.
Timing Calls for proposals open periodically with published application windows. Equity free Public Health Diagnostics
Foundation · United States
Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust
Foundation program funding technology and infrastructure that improves rural healthcare access in the US.
Amount Varies, often six figure awards
Who can apply Organizations improving healthcare access and technology use in rural US communities.
Timing Rolling applications reviewed by the Trust throughout the year. Equity free Care Delivery Diagnostics
Government · Europe
European Commission
Large collaborative research funding across the European health research agenda.
Amount EUR 2M to EUR 20M per consortium
Who can apply Consortia of companies, universities and hospitals
Timing Annual work programme calls Equity free Clinical Trials Health Data Infrastructure
Government · United Kingdom
Innovate UK
Grant funding to move UK health innovations from concept to clinical evidence.
Amount GBP 250K to GBP 4M
Who can apply UK registered businesses, often with academic partners
Timing Competition rounds announced through the year Equity free Pharma & Drug Discovery Devices & Robotics
Government · United Kingdom
Innovate UK
UK wide competition funding highly innovative, disruptive projects across sectors, including health technology.
Amount Up to £2,000,000
Who can apply UK registered businesses of any size developing innovative technology, including health applications.
Timing Competitions open several times a year with fixed deadlines. Equity free Clinical AI & Documentation Devices & Robotics
Government · Europe
Innovation Fund Denmark
Danish public fund supporting research based innovation projects across sectors, including health technology.
Amount Varies by programme, often over 1,000,000 Danish kroner
Who can apply Danish researchers and companies pursuing high risk innovation projects, including health technology.
Timing Multiple annual calls with deadlines listed on the fund website. Equity free Genomics Pharma & Drug Discovery
Government · Europe
Innovative Health Initiative Joint Undertaking
EU public private partnership funding large collaborative health research and innovation projects.
Amount Typically several million euros per consortium
Who can apply Consortia of companies, universities, and hospitals across Europe working on health innovation.
Timing Annual calls for proposals published on the IHI website. Equity free Pharma & Drug Discovery Diagnostics
Government · Asia-Pacific
Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development
Japan's central agency for medical research and development funding.
Amount Programme dependent
Who can apply Japanese institutions and companies, some international partnerships
Timing Annual calls Equity free Pharma & Drug Discovery Devices & Robotics
Government · Asia-Pacific
Korea Drug Development Fund
South Korean public private fund supporting drug development from discovery through clinical trials.
Amount Varies by project scope
Who can apply South Korean companies and research institutes developing new drugs and therapeutics.
Timing Annual application rounds with deadlines published in Korean and English. Pharma & Drug Discovery
Government · United Kingdom
Welsh Government
Welsh government backed fund providing funding to life sciences and health technology companies in Wales.
Amount Varies by investment
Who can apply Life sciences and health technology companies operating or expanding in Wales.
Timing Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Pharma & Drug Discovery Diagnostics
Foundation · United Kingdom
LifeArc
Medical research charity funding the translation of early stage discoveries toward patient treatments.
Amount Varies, often over £500,000
Who can apply UK researchers and companies working to translate early research into treatments or diagnostics.
Timing Calls open periodically with deadlines published on the LifeArc site. Equity free Genomics Pharma & Drug Discovery
Foundation · United Kingdom
Macmillan Cancer Support
Charity funding recognizing and supporting innovative approaches to improving cancer care in the UK.
Amount Varies by award
Who can apply UK organizations and individuals developing services or technology that improve cancer care.
Timing Annual award cycle with a published application deadline. Equity free Care Delivery Diagnostics
Government · United States
Massachusetts Life Sciences Center
State agency supporting life sciences and health technology companies operating in Massachusetts.
Amount Varies, often up to $500,000
Who can apply Life sciences companies and researchers based in Massachusetts.
Timing Multiple annual funding programs with individual deadlines. Pharma & Drug Discovery Diagnostics
Government · Asia-Pacific
Australian Government
Australia's long term fund for medical research and health innovation.
Amount AUD 500K to AUD 10M
Who can apply Australian researchers, health services and companies
Timing Rolling grant opportunity announcements Equity free Clinical Trials Health Data Infrastructure
Corporate · Global
Microsoft
Cloud credits and tooling for startups, with a healthcare specific track.
Amount Up to $150,000 in Azure credits, equity free
Who can apply Any startup, self serve entry level
Timing Rolling Equity free Health Data Infrastructure Clinical AI & Documentation
Government · Europe
Netherlands Enterprise Agency
Dutch government scheme funding collaborative research and development projects for smaller companies.
Amount Varies, often tens of thousands of euros
Who can apply Dutch small and medium sized businesses collaborating on research and development projects.
Timing Annual application windows announced by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency. Equity free Diagnostics Devices & Robotics
Government · Asia-Pacific
Medical Research Future Fund
Australian government fund supporting ambitious, high potential health and medical research projects.
Amount Varies, often over AUD 1,000,000
Who can apply Australian research institutions and companies pursuing ambitious health and medical research.
Timing Annual grant opportunities with deadlines published by the Department of Health. Equity free Genomics Pharma & Drug Discovery
Government · United States
National Cancer Institute (NIH)
National Cancer Institute program funding startups working on cancer diagnostics and therapeutics.
Amount Up to $400,000 for Phase I
Who can apply US small businesses developing cancer detection, treatment, or care technology.
Timing Rolling contract topics and standard grant receipt dates each year. Equity free Diagnostics Pharma & Drug Discovery
Government · Europe
Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology (CDTI)
Spanish government programme funding early stage technology companies, including health startups.
Amount Up to around 250,000 euros
Who can apply Spanish technology based startups less than three years old, including health technology firms.
Timing Annual call published by CDTI with a fixed submission deadline. Equity free Diagnostics Pharma & Drug Discovery
Government · United Kingdom
NHS Transformation Directorate
NHS programme supporting the safe development and adoption of artificial intelligence tools in care settings.
Amount Varies by cohort, typically in kind and grant support
Who can apply UK companies and NHS teams developing artificial intelligence tools for health and care.
Timing Cohorts run periodically with applications announced on the NHS site. Equity free Clinical AI & Documentation Diagnostics
Government · United States
National Institute on Aging (NIH)
NIH funding for small businesses building products that address the health needs of older adults.
Amount Up to $400,000 for Phase I
Who can apply Small businesses in the United States developing technology relevant to aging and older adults.
Timing Follows standard NIH SBIR submission cycles three times a year. Equity free Diagnostics Care Delivery
Government · United States
National Institutes of Health
Feasibility stage funding for health research and product development, with no equity taken.
Amount Up to $314,363 typical, higher waivers possible
Who can apply US based small businesses with majority US ownership
Timing Three standard receipt dates each year, usually January, April and September Equity free Pharma & Drug Discovery Devices & Robotics
Government · United States
National Institutes of Health
Follow on development funding to take a proven concept toward the clinic or market.
Amount Up to $2,095,748 typical over two years
Who can apply Small businesses that completed a Phase I award
Timing Three standard receipt dates each year Equity free Pharma & Drug Discovery Devices & Robotics
Government · United Kingdom
National Institute for Health and Care Research
Supports medical technologies through clinical evaluation toward NHS adoption.
Amount GBP 500K to GBP 2M
Who can apply UK based companies, universities and NHS organisations
Timing Rolling calls by product development stage Equity free Devices & Robotics Imaging & Diagnostics
Government · United Kingdom
National Institute for Health and Care Research
NIHR programme funding smaller scale research projects that address NHS patient care needs.
Amount Up to £350,000
Who can apply UK based researchers and NHS organizations testing health technology or care interventions.
Timing Multiple funding rounds each year with published deadlines. Equity free Care Delivery Clinical AI & Documentation
Government · United States
National Institute of Mental Health (NIH)
NIH mental health institute funding for startups building digital or clinical mental health tools.
Amount Up to $400,000 for Phase I
Who can apply Early stage US small businesses building mental health technology or treatments.
Timing Applications accepted on standard NIH SBIR receipt dates. Equity free Mental Health Clinical AI & Documentation
Government · United States
National Science Foundation
NSF program supporting translation of university research, including health technology, toward the market.
Amount Up to $500,000
Who can apply US universities and research teams translating research toward commercial health products.
Timing Annual solicitation with a published deadline each year. Equity free Devices & Robotics Diagnostics
Government · United States
National Science Foundation
Non dilutive funding for deep technology startups, including health hardware and software.
Amount $305,000 Phase I, up to $1M Phase II
Who can apply US small businesses with deep technology risk
Timing Rolling project pitch, then invited full proposals Equity free Devices & Robotics Health Data Infrastructure
Compute credits, engineering support and go to market help for AI startups.
Amount Credits, technical support, no cash grant
Who can apply Any AI startup, including healthcare
Timing Rolling applications Equity free Clinical AI & Documentation Imaging & Diagnostics
Government · United States
New York City Economic Development Corporation
City backed program supporting health technology startups building and growing in New York City.
Amount Varies by program, often up to $100,000
Who can apply Health technology startups located or willing to relocate to New York City.
Timing Programs run periodically with application windows announced by NYCEDC. Equity free Clinical AI & Documentation Care Delivery
Foundation · United States
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Foundation grants supporting early stage ideas that could reshape health and wellbeing in the US.
Amount Typically $100,000 to $300,000
Who can apply Nonprofits and companies with early ideas to improve health and health equity in the United States.
Timing Calls for proposals open periodically with posted deadlines. Equity free Public Health Care Delivery
Government · United Kingdom
Scottish Enterprise
Scottish government agency funding innovation projects for companies based in Scotland.
Amount Varies, often up to £100,000
Who can apply Scotland based companies developing new products or services, including health technology.
Timing Applications reviewed on a rolling basis by Scottish Enterprise. Equity free Devices & Robotics Diagnostics
Government · Asia-Pacific
Enterprise Singapore
Singapore government grant supporting the development of proprietary deep technology, including health tech.
Amount Up to SGD 500,000
Who can apply Singapore registered startups developing proprietary technology, including health applications.
Timing Applications accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. Equity free Digital Therapeutics Diagnostics
Government · Global
Unitaid
Global health initiative funding the development and rollout of diagnostics and treatments for underserved populations.
Amount Varies, often multi year and multi million dollar
Who can apply Organizations developing and scaling health products for diseases affecting low income countries.
Timing Calls for proposals published periodically on the Unitaid site. Equity free Diagnostics Public Health
Government · Europe
Vinnova
Swedish innovation agency funding health and life science projects for companies and researchers.
Amount Varies, often several hundred thousand Swedish kronor
Who can apply Swedish companies and research organizations developing health and life science innovations.
Timing Multiple calls each year with individual published deadlines. Equity free Digital Therapeutics Care Delivery
Foundation · Global
Wellcome Trust
Long horizon funding for ambitious discovery research in health.
Amount Up to GBP 4M over eight years
Who can apply Researchers at eligible organisations worldwide
Timing Annual rounds Equity free Pharma & Drug Discovery Health Data Infrastructure
Foundation · United Kingdom
Wellcome Trust
Wellcome Trust funding for early and mid stage development of health products with real world potential.
Amount Up to £1,000,000
Who can apply Researchers and small companies worldwide developing health technology with UK or global relevance.
Timing Applications reviewed through a staged process with published windows. Equity free Pharma & Drug Discovery Diagnostics
Foundation · Global
Wellcome Leap
Mission style programmes on defined health breakthroughs with fast contracting.
Amount Programme dependent, often several million
Who can apply Companies and research groups worldwide
Timing Rolling calls per programme Equity free Clinical AI & Documentation Women's Health
