Eka Care and AWS Launch Ekathon 2025: Driving India’s Digital Health Revolution

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Bangalore, May 22, 2025 — In a decisive move to bridge healthcare and technology, Eka Care, in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), has unveiled Ekathon 2025 — a premier hackathon aimed at revolutionizing digital health innovation in India. Scheduled for June 5–6 at AWS's Bangalore offices, the event calls upon early-stage startups, independent developers, and health-tech innovators to build transformative solutions using real-world APIs and AI tools.

“Ekathon 2025 offers a distinctive chance to stimulate innovation within India’s healthcare system by utilising advanced technology and fostering open collaboration,” said Vikalp Sahni, CEO and Founder, Eka Care.

Building the Future with Real-World APIs

At the core of Ekathon is interoperability and patient-centric care — priorities central to the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). Participants will access Eka Care’s ABDM-compliant APIs, including:

  • ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) creation & management
  • Health record linking and consent-based access
  • Scan & Share workflows for outpatient and hospital settings

These APIs are already in use by prominent organizations like Samsung, Google, Medanta, and Metropolis, giving participants a powerful head start.

Cutting-Edge AI Modules for Healthcare

In addition to ABDM tools, Ekathon participants can leverage Eka’s proprietary AI-powered APIs, including:

  • DocAssist: Smart clinical documentation assistant
  • Voice2Rx/Scribe: Real-time speech-to-prescription tools
  • Intelligent document summarization
  • AI-based clinical decision support

These tools are designed to reduce clinician workload, enhance documentation, and improve care quality — areas where digital innovation can create immediate impact.

Keynote by India’s Digital Health Visionary

Ekathon 2025 will feature a keynote address by Shri Kiran Gopal Vaska, Joint Secretary & Mission Director of ABDM at the National Health Authority (NHA). As one of India’s foremost digital health architects, his leadership has been pivotal in designing a national healthcare ecosystem built on interoperability, privacy, and accessibility.

“This hackathon represents more than just a contest — it's a push for a healthier, more connected India,” said Deepak Tuli, Co-founder & COO, Eka Care.

A Launchpad for Innovation and Investment

Participants will receive hands-on mentorship from Eka Care and AWS product experts and present their final solutions to a panel of influential judges, including:

Top solutions will be positioned for further funding, incubation, and national implementation — offering a rare opportunity to scale meaningful ideas in a real-world healthcare context.

Registration Now Open

Developers, startups, and healthcare technologists can register for Ekathon 2025 through Eka Care’s official website: https://www.eka.care/s/events/ekathon-2025

The event promises to be more than a competition — it’s a mission to reimagine healthcare access, efficiency, and data ownership in the world’s most populous democracy.

Our Opinion on the News

Ekathon 2025 is not just another hackathon — it’s a strategic initiative aligned with India’s national health mission. By enabling developers to plug directly into ABDM’s infrastructure, Eka Care and AWS are laying the groundwork for a decentralized, patient-owned digital health ecosystem.

Where this hackathon truly stands out is its blend of real-world APIs, advanced AI, and public-private ecosystem collaboration. The participation of stakeholders like NHA and top VCs gives the event both credibility and a real chance to move ideas into production.

In a country facing healthcare delivery gaps but brimming with tech talent, Ekathon 2025 could accelerate the emergence of India’s next-generation digital health champions.