Ekathon 2025 | HealthTech Hackathon by Eka Care

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.

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

Follow our two-round process to bring your innovative healthcare solutions to life.

Round 1 – Ideation Submission

Deadline: 24th May, 11:59 PM

Submit your idea using the form (click "Submit Your Idea"). Outline your team, problem, solution, target users, API plan, and value proposition.

Round 2 – Build & Pitch

(For Shortlisted Teams)

Develop a prototype of your solution and present it to a panel of expert judges from Eka and partner organizations.

🏆 Prizes & Recognition

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

🥇 1st Prize

Goodies worth ₹2 Lac

A significant reward for the most innovative solution.

🥈 2nd Prize

Goodies worth ₹1 Lac

Recognition for outstanding runner-up innovation.

🥉 3rd Prize

Goodies worth ₹50K

Acknowledging another top-tier healthcare solution.

✨ Additional Perks ✨

Assured goodies for Participants!

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

Meet Our Esteemed Judge

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.

Rohit is a doting father, learning and unlearning life through the eyes of his tween son. A food critic by nature who never knows what he wants to eat, he still wound up winning CEO MasterChef India.

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

Ideation Submission Deadline: 24th May, 11:59 PM