Docathon 2025, hosted by Bangalore Medical College and CellStrat AI Labs, united doctors and engineers in a national hackathon to co-create AI solutions for real medical challenges. From workshops to a grand finale on Dec 7 at BMCRI, teams won ₹50k prizes and industry recognition.
This groundbreaking initiative bridged medicine and tech, starting with hands-on AI workshops from Nov 2-23. Participants formed interdisciplinary teams, received 1:1 mentorship, and built practical AI tools during the Nov 23-Dec 6 build phase. The in-person finale at Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute (BMCRI) on Dec 7 featured pitches, demos, and awards.
Past editions sparked internships, grants, and collaborations, proving real impact in clinical AI for diagnostics and workflows.
Key Highlights
Format: Doctor-led hackathon with workshops, team matching, building, and finale.
Prizes: ₹50,000 cash + certificates from CellStrat & BMCRI; market opportunities.
Tracks: AI for clinical workflows, diagnosis, patient care.
Timeline: Kick-off Nov 23 (5 PM online); finale Dec 7 (BMCRI, Bengaluru).
Impact: National visibility, mentorship from AI/medical experts.
Sources: Docathon.ai, ANI News, LinkedIn (CellStrat)