Open Call: AI for Life Sciences Challenge

Hexaware Technologies, in collaboration with the International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIITH), is driving innovation in life sciences through deep-tech applications. With a strong focus on solving real-world industry challenges, the organisation leverages its technological expertise, research networks, and industry partnerships to support transformative solutions. Hexaware brings years of experience in enterprise technology, AI, and data-driven problem-solving, while IIITH contributes cutting-edge research capabilities, access to expert faculty, and a thriving innovation ecosystem. Together, they aim to address pressing challenges in healthcare, particularly in clinical trials, which are often complex, costly, and time-intensive. By offering mentorship, technical guidance, and access to curated datasets, the organisation empowers innovators to develop scalable, impactful solutions. Their combined efforts create an enabling environment for startups, researchers, and students to test and refine their ideas in real-world contexts, accelerating breakthroughs that can shape the future of clinical research. Through programs like the Hexaware Innovation Challenge, they open pathways for innovators to contribute to better, faster, and more efficient healthcare solutions, ultimately impacting global health outcomes.

The Hexaware Innovation Challenge is a targeted initiative designed to inspire the creation of AI-agent-driven solutions that can revolutionize the clinical trial process. Spanning over a month, the program equips participants with access to Hexaware and IIITH’s resources, including mentorship from technical and industry experts, clinical datasets, and guidance from experienced professionals. The challenge seeks to address major bottlenecks in the clinical trial lifecycle, such as automating data management, enabling real-time monitoring, improving data mapping for regulatory submissions, and streamlining clinical study reporting. Participants will work on real-world problem statements, building prototypes that can be showcased to healthcare and enterprise leaders during the Innovation Immersion Day. Winners will be awarded a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) grant of ₹8 lakh, engineering and data access support, and opportunities for co-development with Hexaware. This grant is not only a financial boost but also an entry into a collaborative ecosystem, allowing innovators to test their solutions in practical environments and accelerate their path to market readiness. The initiative fosters innovation at the intersection of AI and life sciences, aiming to reshape how clinical trials are designed, monitored, and scaled.