New Delhi: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with HDFC Capital Advisors and Roche Products India to support innovation-led startups in the affordable housing and healthcare sectors.\nThe partnership with HDFC Capital focuses on the H@ART initiative (HDFC Affordable Real Estate and Technology Programme), aimed at addressing operational inefficiencies in the housing development cycle. The programme will support startups working in affordable housing and PropTech through access to strategic investments, mentorship, and connections with developers and academic institutions.\nMeanwhile, the MoU with Roche India targets early-stage startups operating in critical therapeutic areas, including oncology, neurology, ophthalmology, haematology, and rare diseases. Roche will provide guidance on regulatory processes, intellectual property, and global clinical standards. Startups will also gain access to infrastructure for pilot studies, international platforms, and mentorship from global healthcare experts.\nThe collaboration also includes training in Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR), Good Clinical Practices (GCP), and patient engagement, critical components for evidence-based innovation in healthcare.\nAccording to DPIIT, these partnerships reflect a shift toward targeted, sector-specific support to address systemic gaps. By aligning with private sector expertise, the department aims to enhance startup readiness for scale and impact in high-need areas. The initiative forms part of DPIIT’s broader strategy to build a resilient innovation ecosystem under the Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat@2047 frameworks.

DPIIT Signs MoUs with HDFC Capital and Roche India to Strengthen Startup Ecosystem

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with HDFC Capital Advisors and Roche Products India to support innovation-led startups in affordable housing and healthcare sectors. The partnerships aim to address systemic gaps through targeted initiatives, including the H@ART program for real estate and PropTech, and Roche's support for early-stage healthcare startups.