The DHN HealthTech Innovation Challenge 2025, supported by IIT Indore’s IITI Drishti CPS Foundation, W Health Ventures, CDAC, iCreate, and AWS, concluded its Demo Day today with the announcement of this year’s top innovators. After a rigorous evaluation of India’s most promising digital-health startups, Ivory emerged as the Winner and Best HealthTech Startup 2025. Curebay Technologies was named 1st Runner-Up, while Plus91 Technologies secured 2nd Runner-Up.
This year’s edition holds added importance as the Challenge has been officially recognised as a Pre-Summit Event for the India–AI Impact Summit 2026 hosted by MeitY and IndiaAI, positioning the initiative at the centre of India’s evolving AI-driven healthcare ecosystem.
Top Innovations Showcased on Demo Day
The finalists presented solutions across cognitive health, digital interoperability, AI-led diagnostics, and rural hybrid care:
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Ivory – AI-powered cognitive screening using neuroscience-backed 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 network for rural India
Speaking on the occasion, 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.”
