India, July 11 -- AIIMS Bibinagar, in collaboration with the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at IIIT Hyderabad, hosted the MedCare AI Impact Hackathon, a unique event aimed at bridging the gap between clinical practice and deep-tech research.

Designed to empower doctors, medical students, and researchers, the hackathon served as a platform for AI-driven healthcare innovation rooted in real-world clinical challenges. Over 65 idea-stage applications were received, with 17 interdisciplinary teams shortlisted to present their concepts. The top five finalists have now secured incubation support and access to seed funding of Rs.5 lakh to build their first prototypes.

Spanning a day of mentoring, expert talks, and hands-on wor...