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Ekathon 2025 Innovate Healthcare with Eka Developer Suite

5th & 6th June'25

Explore APIs

Compete for goodies worth ₹3.5 Lacs!

Ideation Submission Deadline: 30th May, 11:59 PM

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Build on Our Plug-and-Play ABHA APIs

Eka’s ABDM-approved PHR and HMIS platform offers robust, plug-and-play ABHA APIs, making it easy to bring full ABHA compliance to your solution.

Unlock Seamless ABHA Integration

Our comprehensive suite of ABHA APIs empowers you to effortlessly integrate national digital health initiatives into your applications. With Eka Care, you can:

Facilitate ABHA ID Creation: Easily generate and manage user Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts.
Link Medical Records: Securely connect health records from various healthcare providers.
Enable Digital Access: Allow users to conveniently store, view, and share health info digitally (e.g., Google Wallet).
Streamline Services: Integrate features like ABHA-linked appointment booking (e.g., Samsung Health).
Ensure Compliance: Build confidently on an ABDM-approved platform adhering to all standards.

By leveraging Eka's proven infrastructure, you can focus on innovation while we handle the complexities of ABHA integration.

Trusted by Industry Leaders

Google

Enables over 600 million users to securely store and access their ABHA IDs in Google Wallet using Eka's APIs.

Samsung

Utilizes Eka's services for ABHA account creation, medical record linking, and hospital appointment booking within the Samsung Health app.

Keynote Address

Insights from a leader shaping India's digital health future.

Shri Kiran Gopal Vaska

Joint Secretary, National Health Authority (NHA)
Mission Director, Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)

In the rapidly evolving world of digital healthcare, few leaders have had as transformative an impact as Shri Kiran Gopal Vaska, Joint Secretary and Mission Director of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) at the National Health Authority (NHA). An alumnus of IIT Bombay, Shri Vaska has emerged as a driving force behind India's bold digital health infrastructure.

At the helm of ABDM, he is spearheading the development of a nationwide digital ecosystem aimed at interoperable, accessible, and secure healthcare delivery. Under his leadership, India is not only building for its own citizens—but also offering a blueprint for digital health innovation globally.

Why Join Ekathon?

Be part of a movement to revolutionize healthcare in India and beyond. Here's what awaits you:

Solve Real Problems

Address urgent needs in patient care, clinical efficiency, and data interoperability.

Connect with Experts

Collaborate with Eka Care’s engineers, product leaders, and health-tech pioneers.

Make a Real Impact

Your solution could power the next big leap in Indian and global digital health.

Join an Elite Community

Work alongside changemakers from Google, Samsung, Medanta, Metropolis, and more.

Ekathon Theme

"Innovating Healthcare with Eka Developer Suite"

Reimagine healthcare delivery using our powerful API suite to pioneer advancements in Health AI. Solve challenges like patient engagement, clinical workflows, and medical data management.

Who Can Participate?

We welcome a diverse group of innovators passionate about healthcare technology.

Health-Tech Companies

AI & Digital Health Enthusiasts

Students & Developers

Startups, Professionals & Hackers

Focus Areas

Use Eka’s tools to build smart, user-centric health tech in these key areas:

Patient-Centric Digital Solutions

Health AI-Enhanced Clinical Workflows

Smart Medical Records & Analytics

Preventive & Personalized Care

ABHA Integration & Interoperability

Tools & APIs Available

Participants will get access to cutting-edge APIs via the Eka Developer Suite.

DocAssist

Real-time Health AI-powered documentation assistant.

EkaScribe

Speech to Clinical notes converter for enhanced efficiency.

ABHA

Integrate with Ayushman Bharat Health Account for standardized digital health data.

And More...

Explore the full Eka Developer Suite for additional powerful tools.

Explore Eka Developer Portal

Ekathon Structure & Agenda

Follow our two-phase process, culminating in an on-site build and pitch event with a detailed schedule.

Round 1 – Ideation Submission

Deadline: 30th May, 11:59 PM

Share your groundbreaking idea using the submission form. Outline your team, the problem you're solving, your proposed solution, target users, intended API usage (Eka Developer Suite), and the value your project brings.

Round 2 – Build & Pitch (On-Site Event)

(For Shortlisted Teams)

If your idea is shortlisted, you'll develop a working prototype of your solution. Then, you'll present your creation and its potential impact to our panel of expert judges during the on-site event.

Key Event Information:

Dates: 5th & 6th June 2025

Reporting: 08:45 AM (5th June)

Venue: Amazon Development Centre, Taurus 2, Ferns City, Bangalore.

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Detailed On-Site Schedule:

09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Registration formalities

Event team

Opening Ceremony

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Opening Remarks and Hackathon Vision

Vikalp Sahni - Founder & CEO, Eka Care

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

The Health Stack Opportunity

Samarth Masson - Healthcare Leader, AWS India PS

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Rules, Agenda, and Logistics Briefing

Event Team

11:30 AM

Hackathon Kickoff

Event team

01:30 PM - 02:30 PM

Lunch Break

02:30 PM

Mentorship Checkpoint 1

Mentors

04:00 PM - 04:15 PM

Tea/Coffee Break

06:30 PM

Mentorship Checkpoint 2

Mentors

07:00 PM

Day 1 ends

09:00 AM

Day 2 Kickoff

Event team

09:15 AM - 09:45 AM

Keynote Address

Shri Kiran Gopal Vaska

09:45 AM - 10:30 AM

Final Build & Polish

Participants

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Pitch Deck & Demo Prep (Dry Runs)

Mentors

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tea/Coffee Break

11:45 AM - 01:00 PM

Pitch Deck & Demo Prep (Dry Runs)

Mentors

01:00 PM

Submission Deadline

Participants

01:00 PM - 01:45 PM

Lunch Break

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Final Pitch and Demo (10 mins/team)

Teams, Judges, Event team

03:30 PM - 03:45 PM

Tea/Coffee Break

03:45 PM - 05:00 PM

Final Pitch and Demo (10 mins/team)

Teams, Judges, Event team

05:00 PM - 05:45 PM

Break & Judges’ Deliberation

Judges

Closing Ceremony

05:45 PM - 06:00 PM

Vote of Thanks

Eka Leadership

06:00 PM - 06:30 PM

Judges Reflections & Event Highlights

Judges

06:30 PM - 07:00 PM

Winners Announced

Judges

07:00 PM

Event Ends

All

🏆 Prizes & Recognition

Showcase your talent and win exciting prizes from our updated prize pool!

🥇 1st Prize

Goodies worth ₹2 Lac

and AWS Credits worth $5000

A significant reward for the most innovative solution.

🥈 2nd Prize

Goodies worth ₹1 Lac

and AWS Credits worth $5000

Recognition for outstanding runner-up innovation.

🥉 3rd Prize

Goodies worth ₹50K

and AWS Credits worth $5000

Acknowledging another top-tier healthcare solution.

✨ Additional Perks ✨

Unlock More Than Just Experience! All participants receive
Fantastic Goodies and $1000 in AWS Credits.*

Top Teams will be featured in Eka’s blog, newsletters, and showcased to our 15M+ users.

*Terms and Conditions apply.

Meet Our Esteemed Judges

Expert insights guiding the evaluation of your innovative solutions.

Rohit M A

Managing Partner, Peer Capital

Rohit is your friendly neighbourhood investor-preneur. He co-founded Cloudnine Group of Hospitals in 2006, which is now India’s leading chain for maternity, fertility, and childcare services. Building his venture from scratch and growing it to be ready for public markets, Rohit understands the nuances of founder journeys.

With over 22 years of entrepreneurial and management experience, Rohit has been a collaborative partner to several early-stage founding teams while leading Capier Investments. He was recognised among the Economic Times 40 Under 40 in 2019 and Business World 40 Under 40 in 2018.

Raman Upreti

Data Analytics Leader, National Health Authority (NHA)

Raman Upreti is an accomplished data professional with extensive experience in IT project management and systems integration, delivering enterprise-wide data projects. A certified PMP and ITIL expert, he excels in Data Warehousing, Analytics, Business Intelligence, and Visualization, driving successful data project delivery through Python, machine learning, and offshore team leadership.

Dr. Ajay Nair

CEO, Swasth Alliance

Dr. Ajay is the CEO of Swasth Alliance, a non-profit health collective that builds digital health infrastructure and standards for public good. He has been an advisor to digital health innovators, non-profits and governments after co-founding and leading one of India's first telemedicine networks, MeraDoctor.

Prior to his startup journey, he was a social impact investor at Acumen Fund in New York and Nairobi focussing on Health & Energy. As a doctor, he has also helped set up and run HIV/STD clinics for male and female commercial sex workers in Mumbai. He has an MBBS from Grant Medical College and an MPH from Harvard University. He is a Fellow of the seventh class of the Kamalnayan Bajaj Fellowship within the Aspen Global Leadership Network.

Anubhav Jain

Venture Capital BDM at AWS

Anubhav Jain, Venture Capital BDM at AWS, leverages 18 years of global experience (US, Asia, Middle East) to empower top India-based startups to build and scale on AWS. A seasoned health-tech entrepreneur, he co-founded ventures in obesity care and AI SaaS for chronic pain management.

Anubhav is also the best-selling author of "Effortless Health for Busy Lives" (rated 4.9/5) and a Certified Master Health Coach. He was instrumental in launching Cult Transform (Cult.fit's health coaching vertical) and Decathlon Play (India's largest sports platform). An alumnus of IIM Lucknow and St. Stephen's College (DU), he is passionate about fostering health innovation at scale.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ekathon 2025 about?

The Ekathon 2025 is a transformative challenge where innovators like you can build groundbreaking healthcare solutions using the Eka Developer Suite of APIs. The theme is "Innovating Healthcare with Eka Care APIs," focusing on real-world impact.

Who can participate in the Ekathon?

We welcome Health-Tech Companies, AI & Digital Health Enthusiasts, Students & Developers, and Startups, Professionals & Hackers who are 18+ and passionate about healthcare technology.

What kind of APIs and tools will be provided?

Participants will get access to cutting-edge APIs via the Eka Developer Suite, including tools like DocAssist (AI documentation assistant), Voice2Rx (speech-to-prescription), Patients Directory, and more. You can explore the full suite on the Eka Developer Portal.

Is there a registration fee?

No, participation in the Eka Hackathon 2025 is free of charge.

What are the judging criteria for submitted projects?

While specific details might be shared later, projects are typically judged on criteria such as Innovation & Originality, Real-World Impact & Feasibility, Technical Execution & Use of Eka APIs, and the Clarity of the Presentation/Pitch.

Who owns the Intellectual Property (IP) of the solutions developed?

As per our Terms & Conditions, the Intellectual Property (IP) of the solutions developed during the hackathon remains with the participants or their respective teams.

Terms & Conditions

Open to participants 18+ with relevant skillsets.
All ideas must be original and primarily use Eka APIs.
Intellectual Property (IP) remains with participants.
Eka Care may feature submissions for promotional purposes (with due credit).

Ekathon 2025 Innovate Healthcare with Eka Developer Suite

5th & 6th June'25

Ideation Submission Deadline: 30th May, 11:59 PM

Build on Our Plug-and-Play ABHA APIs

Unlock Seamless ABHA Integration

Trusted by Industry Leaders

Google

Samsung

Keynote Address

Shri Kiran Gopal Vaska

Why Join Ekathon?

Solve Real Problems

Connect with Experts

Make a Real Impact

Join an Elite Community

Ekathon Theme

Who Can Participate?

Focus Areas

Tools & APIs Available

DocAssist

EkaScribe

ABHA

And More...

Ekathon Structure & Agenda

Round 1 – Ideation Submission

Round 2 – Build & Pitch (On-Site Event)

Key Event Information:

Detailed On-Site Schedule:

Registration formalities

Opening Ceremony

Opening Remarks and Hackathon Vision

The Health Stack Opportunity

Rules, Agenda, and Logistics Briefing

Hackathon Kickoff

Lunch Break

Mentorship Checkpoint 1

Tea/Coffee Break

Mentorship Checkpoint 2

Day 1 ends

Day 2 Kickoff

Keynote Address

Final Build & Polish

Pitch Deck & Demo Prep (Dry Runs)

Tea/Coffee Break

Pitch Deck & Demo Prep (Dry Runs)

Submission Deadline

Lunch Break

Final Pitch and Demo (10 mins/team)

Tea/Coffee Break

Final Pitch and Demo (10 mins/team)

Break & Judges’ Deliberation

Closing Ceremony

Vote of Thanks

Judges Reflections & Event Highlights

Winners Announced

Event Ends

🏆 Prizes & Recognition

🥇 1st Prize

🥈 2nd Prize

🥉 3rd Prize

✨ Additional Perks ✨

Meet Our Esteemed Judges

Rohit M A

Raman Upreti

Dr. Ajay Nair

Anubhav Jain

Frequently Asked Questions

Terms & Conditions

Submit Your Hackathon Idea