IIT Indore’s HealthTech Challenge 2025 Names Five Finalists
IIT Indore’s IITI Drishti CPS Foundation, in collaboration with DHN, W Health Ventures, CDAC, and iCreate, has announced the top five startups shortlisted for the next round of the HealthTech Innovation Challenge 2025, powered by AWS. Launched last month, the challenge aims to identify and accelerate India’s most promising HealthTech startups through mentorship, incubation, and access to pilots and funding opportunities.
Overview of the HealthTech Innovation Challenge
The HealthTech Innovation Challenge 2025 seeks to address pressing healthcare issues in India by fostering innovative solutions. Following an extensive evaluation in October, five startups have been selected to showcase their solutions at the Demo Day scheduled for November 15 at IIT Indore. These startups were chosen for their innovative approaches to tackling challenges in mental health, diagnostics, interoperability, and primary care through artificial intelligence and digital health technologies.
Significance of the Challenge
The DHN HealthTech Innovation Challenge 2025 holds special significance as it has been officially recognized as a Pre-Summit Event for the upcoming India–AI Impact Summit 2026. This summit is hosted by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and IndiaAI, placing the challenge within India’s broader AI and digital health ecosystem. It serves as a bridge between innovators, policymakers, and investors who are shaping the country’s AI-led healthcare transformation.
Finalists of the HealthTech Challenge 2025
The five shortlisted startups are:
- Ivory: A Bengaluru-based company using neuroscience-backed assessments and interactive games for early detection and intervention in cognitive health.
- Plus91: A digital health platform (MediXcel™) certified for integration with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) ecosystem, enabling interoperable health record sharing.
- HeyDoc AI: An AI-driven healthcare platform built on ABHA/ABDM infrastructure, providing connected personal health records and wellness insights.
- BrainSight AI: A Bengaluru-based deep-tech firm using AI and neuroscience to map brain connectivity for precision diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders.
- Curebay Technologies: A hybrid healthcare platform combining e-clinics, diagnostics, and telemedicine to serve rural India.
Statements from Organizers
Vishnu Saxena, Founder and CEO of DHN and ScaleHealthTech, expressed, “The response to this year’s HealthTech Innovation Challenge has been truly inspiring. The startups that have made it to this stage are solving problems that matter to millions of Indians. Our goal is to ensure that health innovation is not just celebrated but also scaled responsibly and inclusively.”
Aditya Vyas, CEO of IITI Drishti CPS Foundation, added, “India’s healthcare challenges present enormous opportunities for innovation. The startups in this cohort are using AI, IoT, and data analytics to bring care closer to those who need it most.”
Post-Demo Day Opportunities
Following the Demo Day, winners will be onboarded into the DHN ecosystem, gaining mentorship, pilot opportunities, and access to funding to accelerate their journey towards commercialization and scale. This support is crucial for the startups as they navigate the complexities of the healthcare sector and aim to implement their innovative solutions effectively.
Conclusion
The HealthTech Innovation Challenge 2025 highlights the potential of technology in transforming healthcare in India. By focusing on startups that leverage AI and digital health technologies, the initiative aims to create a more accessible and efficient healthcare system for all.
Note: The information in this article is based on the latest updates regarding IIT Indore’s HealthTech Challenge as of November 2025.
