The DHN HealthTech Innovation Challenge 2025—backed by IIT Indore’s IITI Drishti CPS Foundation, W Health Ventures, CDAC, iCreate, and AWS—wrapped up its Demo Day with the announcement of this year’s standout innovators.
Following an extensive evaluation of India’s most promising digital-health ventures, Ivory emerged as the Winner and Best HealthTech Startup 2025. Curebay Technologies earned the position of 1st Runner-Up, and Plus91 Technologies secured 2nd Runner-Up.
This year’s Challenge carries added significance as it has been formally recognised as a Pre-Summit Event for the India–AI Impact Summit 2026 hosted by MeitY and IndiaAI, placing the initiative at the forefront of India’s evolving AI-led healthcare landscape.
Top Innovations on Demo Day
The finalists showcased cutting-edge solutions spanning cognitive health, digital interoperability, AI-driven diagnostics, and hybrid rural care:
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Ivory – AI-powered cognitive screening built on neuroscience-based assessments
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Plus91 Technologies – ABDM-ready digital health infrastructure (MediXcel™)
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HeyDoc AI – ABHA-linked personal health records and wellness platform
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BrainSight AI – AI + neuroscience diagnostics for psychiatry and neurology
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Curebay Technologies – Hybrid care delivery network for rural communities
Speaking about the cohort, Vishnu Saxena, Founder & CEO, DHN & ScaleHealthTech, said, “This year’s cohort demonstrates that India’s most transformative healthcare solutions are emerging from deep-tech founders who understand both clinical realities and technological possibilities. What we are seeing now is not experimentation; it is scalable, implementable innovation.”
Aditya Vyas, CEO, IITI Drishti CPS Foundation, added, “These startups are directly addressing India’s critical healthcare gaps, whether it is early-stage detection, interoperable data, or rural accessibility. Deep-tech health innovation is no longer optional; it is essential for India’s development trajectory.”
