AI for Healthy India Challenge
Presented by
Rungta International Skills University & RuBI
Transforming Healthcare Through AI
The AI for Healthy India Challenge strives to identify AI and deep-tech solutions that can make healthcare equitable, affordable, and accessible to every Indian. We inspire innovators, startups, and students to develop AI-powered healthcare solutions addressing preventive care, maternal health, and last-mile accessibility.
Key Objectives
Foster AI Innovation
Drive AI-powered solutions in preventive and equitable healthcare.
Empower Innovators
Support those addressing India's core health challenges with deep technology.
Accelerate Solutions
Make quality healthcare accessible and affordable for all Indians.
Build Ecosystem
Create sustainable AI healthcare infrastructure from idea to impact.
Total Awards
Theme Tracks
Top Finalists
Participation
Choose Your Innovation Track
We welcome all AI and deep-tech solutions that can create measurable healthcare impact at scale. Below themes are indicative:
AI for Preventive Healthcare
Solutions predicting epidemics, enhancing immunization delivery, enabling personalized wellness, or scaling public health awareness.
AI for Mother & Child Care
AI tools supporting prenatal & neonatal health, nutrition analytics, early detection of risks, ASHA worker assistive systems.
AI for Equitable Healthcare
Technologies improving healthcare access — teleconsultation, AI-assisted diagnostics, robotic surgeries, and drug supply chain optimization.
Open to All Innovators
Eligibility Criteria
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Individuals or teams (minimum age: 15 years)
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DPIIT-registered startups, MSMEs, or individuals committed to register within 6 months if selected
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Open to innovators, technologists, and entrepreneurs passionate about solving India's healthcare challenges
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Participation from India or those with Indian operations
Awards & Benefits
Best Overall Solution
Top Solutions per Theme
Each category winner
Promising Startup Awards
5 winners
Beyond the Prize Money
National Platform Showcase
Present your innovations before investors, healthcare institutions, and ecosystem leaders.
Mentorship & Bootcamps
Free 1-week Residential Bootcamp on healthcare innovation, scaling, and tech applications.
Incubation & Patent Support
Access to RuBI incubation and IPFC patent support — completely free of cost.
Your Journey to Impact
Opening of applications
Applications open for the AI for Healthy India Challenge.
3 Dec 2025 – 25 Dec 2025First round shortlist (internal)
Internal shortlisting of approximately top 40–50 applications.
29 Dec 2025Virtual workshop for shortlisted entries
A virtual workshop and mentoring session for shortlisted teams.
31 Dec 2025Resubmission (if applicable)
Shortlisted teams may resubmit improved entries after the workshop.
3 Jan 2026Winners announced
Cash and non-cash awards announced for the winning startups.
6 Jan 2026Exhibition & Mahakumbh / Grand Finale participation
Selected teams exhibit at Mahakumbh and participate in the Startup Grand Challenge finale in Delhi.
Around 15 Jan 20266-day residential intensive workshop
All-paid 6-day residential workshop for 20 selected startups with mentors and investors.
14 Feb – 19 Feb 2026Pitching to investors
Selected teams pitch to investors for follow-on funding.
20 Feb – 21 Feb 2026