Bridging the accessibility and affordability gap in
public healthcare across
primary care, NCD_s, TB
and mental health

ACT For Health

The Challenge

According to a study by The Lancet, India ranks 145 among 195 countries in terms of quality and accessibility of healthcare – patients are either never diagnosed or diagnosed too late.

There is a lack of public awareness on health, basic healthcare facilities are often not accessible and even when they are, the quality of care is well below global benchmarks. Quality medical care offered by private medical establishments is not affordable by many and there is a limited number of healthcare workers available to serve the needs of such a large population.

6 Cr

People fall below the poverty line every year due to healthcare expenses

1 in 4

Cases of tuberculosis in the world occur in India

60%

of sudden deaths are caused by non-communicable diseases like cancer & diabetes

1 in 5

Indians suffer from some form of mental illness

The healthcare ecosystem in India is plagued with supply side constraints which can be addressed with disruptive innovations which can make it more accessible and affordable for patients across socio-economic spectrums.

Our Thesis

ACT For Health aims to improve access to quality and affordable healthcare in the areas of primary care, NCDs, TB and mental health.

The 100 Cr fund will support digital/medtech/deeptech innovations in these spaces and focus on deployment ready solutions in the realms of tele-medicine, health coverage, capacity building, diagnostic tests, devices and implants.

Provide Catalytic Funding

Support relevant solutions & platforms that are pioneering high-quality health-tech innovations

Build Capacity

Leverage the ACT collective to support our portfolio organizations across key need areas like product & technology, network access, deployment support etc.

Enable Ecosystem Adoption

Support NGOs and government stakeholders to integrate impactful market-tested innovations into public health programs

Our Portfolio

Adagio VR

A digital health startup with a preventive well-being and behavioral change solution that leverages Virtual Reality (VR) to create impact.

Atom 360

A digital health-tech startup whose patented AI solution analyses oral cavity images from a smartphone app to detect oral cancer.

Basic Health Services

A primary health enterprise which will deploy X ray detectors at PHCs in rural Rajasthan to enable timely and effective diagnosis of TB.

A service innovation that enables the transition from the fee-for-service model to a fee-for-value model, facilitated by community health workers and the use of technology.

Evolve

A digital health startup, focused on improving mental health outcomes for LGBTQIA+ communities, that will accelerate the vernacular version of its solution to support larger underserved communities.

Forus

A digital ophthalmology platform that leverages AI to deliver comprehensive eye screening services.

iKure

An aided tele-medicine platform used by doctors & community health workers to screen and monitor patients at their doorstep.

Intelehealth

An open-source digital platform that empowers public health services to deliver affordable primary healthcare to rural communities through tele-medicine.

KhushiBaby

An NGO dedicated to improving primary healthcare through digital tools by empowering health workers, partners and governments to build integrated health systems and enable data-driven decision making

Medoplus

A healthcare startup transforming patient care in remote India by offering affordable, high-quality primary care through a hybrid network of local health agents and physical eClinics, powered by a tech platform.

C3 Medtech

A med-tech startup whose portable imaging devices can be attached to smartphones, allowing primary care providers to capture high-quality eye images & remotely consult with ophthalmologists.

MedPrime Technologies

A digital microscopy solution that allows pathologists to remotely analyze test reports for patients living in low-resourced areas.

Navya Care

A simple digital user interface through which non-clinical staff can enter and map patient data to NCG and NCCN guidelines to enable quick & low-cost second opinion cancer care.

A digital health-tech company whose comprehensive diagnostic test kit can be integrated with the e-Sanjeevani tele-medicine platform at the PHC level.

Niramai

A portable low-cost, radiation-free and privacy aware device that helps detect early stage breast cancer with a high rate of accuracy.

Open Healthcare Network

A tele-medicine platform that enables critical care specialists to virtually connect with doctors in rural districts across 7 states.

Periwinkle Technologies

A handheld AI-powered device which helps detect cervical cancer without the need for electricity or extensive training of frontline workers.

Saathealth

An AI powered app that helps low-income families get easy access to credible health information and make timely healthcare decisions.

An AI-led app that records cough sounds and decodes unique cough signatures to detect the possible presence of pulmonary tuberculosis.

Swasth Alliance

A collaborative platform that’s building Health Claims Exchange - an inter-operable, health benefits network covering the continuum of care.

Wysa

An advanced conversational AI chatbot for mental health that leverages cognitive behavioral therapy and will also be accessible through WhatsApp.

What We’re Looking For

If you’re a social entrepreneur building an innovative health-tech solution for Bharat, we want to hear from YOU!

Here is a quick checklist that’ll help you understand what we’re looking for and whether your product / solution would be eligible to be evaluated for a grant:

Tech First
Should leverage technology to expand reach and enable easy access as well affordability on healthcare.
Made For Bharat
Should be specifically designed to cater to the healthcare needs of low-income and underserved communities.
Evidence Of Impact
Should have demonstrated potential to create significant impact on health outcomes in one of our focus areas.
Potential For Scale
The model should have high potential for scale over the next 3 to 5 years.
Roadmap To Sustainability
Must have a clear roadmap to grow sustainably beyond ACT’s support.

Apply For A Grant

ACT Capital Foundation For Social Impact is a not-for-profit company incorporated and registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013. All donations made to ACT Capital Foundation are eligible for income tax deduction under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act.

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Bridging the accessibility and affordability gap in public healthcare across primary care, NCDs, TB and mental health