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ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸರ್ಕಾರ | GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA
DREAM TBI - Dharwad Research Ecospace for Advancing Minds
Government Seed Grants & Support

Incubation Built for Healthcare Founders

We combine non-dilutive government capital, ISO-certified fabrication labs, and direct access to DIMHANS clinical cohorts to scale high-impact health tech.

6 MonthsUp to ₹10 Lakhs Grant

DREAM-Seed Ideation Track

For early-stage researchers, clinicians, and engineers with bold neurotech concepts.

Eligibility:

Early-stage innovators, PhD scholars, faculty, and clinical residents.

Included Support
  • Dedicated Lab Bench & Workspace at DIMHANS Campus
  • Prototyping Grant & Component Sourcing Support
  • Clinical Mentor Pairing with DIMHANS Psychiatrists & Neurologists
  • IP Filing & Prior-Art Search Assistance
12 MonthsUp to ₹25 Lakhs Seed Fund

Bio-X Acceleration Track

For validated prototypes ready for clinical trials, CDSCO regulatory approval, and pilot deployments.

Eligibility:

Incorporated startups with working prototypes and preliminary safety data.

Included Support
  • Direct Access to DIMHANS Patient Cohorts & Ethics Board (IEC)
  • Hardware Prototyping & BSL-2 Lab Infrastructure
  • Regulatory Compliance Sandbox (CDSCO, ISO 13485, HIPAA)
  • Venture Capital & Investor Demo Day Access
18 MonthsUp to ₹50 Lakhs Co-Investment

MedTech Commercial Scale-Up

Post-revenue startups scaling hospital deployments across Karnataka and national markets.

Eligibility:

Scale-ups with regulatory approvals seeking hospital procurement & market expansion.

Included Support
  • Government Procurement Facilitation via Startup Karnataka
  • International Clinical Validation Partnerships
  • Dedicated Corporate Legal & Multi-Country Patent Counsel
  • Custom Scaling Office & Cleanroom Facilities

Application Pathway

4-Step Selection Process

1. Proposal Submission

Submit your online project proposal including problem statement, clinical rationale, and technology readiness level.

2. Scientific & Ethics Review

Evaluated by DIMHANS clinical specialists and DREAM TBI technical panel for safety and scientific rigor.

3. Governing Pitch Day

Shortlisted founders present live to the Governing Board & Investor Panel for seed funding allocation.

4. Incubation Induction

Access lab workspace, non-dilutive grant disbursement, and clinical trial sandbox onboarding.