| Name | Innovation |
|---|---|
| Dr. Sayali Muley (PT) & Akshat Kotpalliwar | Stroke Sarathi is a 90-day hospital-to-home care programme for caregivers of stroke survivors. It combines four live physiotherapist-led video sessions on safe caregiving, mobility, complication prevention and mental well-being with a multilingual WhatsApp AI companion offering continuous guidance, answering questions and escalating warning signs to physiotherapists. |
| Dr. Satyam Srivastava & Suraj Kumar Mukhiya | An indigenous AI-integrated 4K Laparoscopy Suite for minimally invasive surgery, combining high-resolution imaging, illumination, fluid management, CO₂ insufflation and smoke evacuation. Clinically validated and regulatory-compliant, the technology was transferred to Healthium Medtech for ₹1.18 crore, marking CSIR-CEERI Pilani’s highest technology-transfer fee and demonstrating successful commercialization of indigenous medical innovation. |
| Vidhya Rajendra Parshuramkar & Mahesh Londhe | Nutri Dabba, developed by Agrozee Organics, tackles iron deficiency anemia through iron-rich, millet-based foods. Its patented Hydro-NIR technology extends pearl millet flour’s shelf life to six months without preservatives. Combining AI-enabled farming support, women-led production and community nutrition programmes, it has reached over 163,000 children and women, promoting sustainable nutrition and rural livelihoods. |
| Satheesh S & Raveesh Grewal | Nava Chakra is an in-house chemotherapy management platform at Nava Cancer Institute, Kozhikode, digitizing treatment scheduling, chair and bed allocation, patient tracking and pharmacy coordination at zero licensing cost. Integrated with the hospital HIS, it provides WhatsApp reminders, flags missed cycles and streamlines daily operations. Currently in active use, the platform is also testing drug-demand forecasting. |
| Om Agrawal & Kruti Kukreja | DripGuard is a low-cost, clip-on IV monitoring sensor that uses infrared technology to track drip rates and predict when fluid will run out. It alerts nurses to abnormal flow, stoppages and near-empty bags through bedside alarms and a Wi-Fi-enabled dashboard that works without internet. Designed to improve patient safety and nursing efficiency, it targets ±10% accuracy, pending validation. |
About the award
The Young Innovator’s Award 2026, part of the 9th Annual InnoHEALTH® Conference. Centered around the theme “Connected Care: Bridging the healthcare ecosystem,”
this prestigious award offers a unique platform to showcase groundbreaking innovations before an international audience of healthcare experts, investors, policymakers, academia, and industry leaders.
Pitch your innovation. Gain industry visibility. Compete for ₹60,000 cash prize.
Shortlisted Nominations
Jury
Prof. S. Venkataramanaiah
Professor, Operations and Supply Chain Management, IIM Lucknow
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Professor (Assistant), NIT Raipur
Mr. Munish Bhatia
Co-Founder, India Accelerator
Dr. Vibha Jain
Founder, Heeravika Health Innovations Private Limited
Why Participate?
- Compete for Cash Awards :
1st Prize — ₹30,0002nd Prize — ₹20,0003rd Prize — ₹10,000 - Pitch on a Global Stage : Present before healthcare leaders, investors and experts
- Earn Media Spotlight : Feature in InnoHEALTH Magazine with 1L+ reach
- Showcase Your Innovation : Get featured on the InnovatioCuris Team YouTube channel
Eligibility criteria
- Applicant must be below 35 years of age on the registration deadline.
- Any applicant who has previously received an InnoHEALTH’s Young Innovator Award is not eligible to submit again in future editions with the same innovation.
- Applicants who previously participated or were shortlisted but did not receive an award may apply again.
Procedure
Registration
Submit your nomination by 15 October 2026
Evaluation
Our expert jury will review all submissions and shortlist the most promising innovations
Announcement
The jury evaluations have been completed, and the shortlisted candidates will be contacted individually. The final announcement will be published on the website shortly.
Final result
Selected candidates will present their healthcare innovations at InnoHEALTH 2026 (21 November) before the jury for final evaluation