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Business Wire
06-08-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Final Call: CharmHealth Extends 2025 Innovation Challenge Deadline Amid Record Participation
PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CharmHealth, a leader in healthcare technology solutions for providers, today announced it has extended the deadline to submit proposals for the 2025 Innovation Challenge. The last chance for entrepreneurs, innovators, students, nonprofits and philanthropists to enter the Innovation Challenge and secure their chance to compete for the $10,000 grand prize is Aug.15, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. PDT. We are thrilled at the response to this year's Innovation Challenge. With the addition of the Agentic AI category, we've seen a record number of submissions as applicants recognize the profound power of AI to solve some of healthcare's greatest challenges. Share Now in its fifth year, the CharmHealth Innovation Challenge seeks new ideas that will drive impact across the healthcare ecosystem. Applicants simply submit an entry with a slide deck of their pitch (download the pitch deck template here) and select their product/solution's focus area. Applications will be accepted for Mobile Health Apps, Healthcare Accessibility, Tech-led Innovations, Population Health, and Agentic AI. There is no cost to apply. 'We are thrilled at the response to this year's Innovation Challenge,' said Pramila Srinivasan, Ph.D., CEO of CharmHealth. 'With the addition of the new Agentic AI category, we've seen a record number of submissions, as applicants recognize the profound power of AI to solve some of healthcare's greatest challenges. We are also exceptionally pleased with the high level of engagement from participants in UC Berkeley's Health Engine accelerator, which shares many of CharmHealth's goals.' All Innovation Challenge submissions will be evaluated by a panel of judges who will select 15 finalists. This group will then be invited to present their idea, product or service to investors, partners and more during a Pitch Day event at Charmalot 2025, CharmHealth's annual user conference, taking place Sept.19-21 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Berkeley, California. CharmHealth will sponsor accommodations and meals for the shortlisted candidates attending the event. In addition to the chance to win cash prizes ($10,000 for first place, $5,000 for second place, and $2,500 for third place in each of the six categories), finalists and participants will gain exclusive access to list their products and services on CharmHealthHub. This unique opportunity allows startups to: Showcase their solutions to a vast network of healthcare providers and organizations. Seamlessly integrate with CharmHealth's EHR and partner ecosystem for enhanced adoption. Gain visibility among investors, healthcare professionals, and decision-makers actively seeking innovative tools. Receive ongoing support and mentorship to refine and scale their offering. Don't miss your chance to enter the 2025 Innovation Challenge by submitting your application through the official Innovation Challenge website at For additional information, please visit the website or contact innovate@ About CharmHealth CharmHealth is a leading provider of innovative healthcare technology solutions that empower healthcare organizations to deliver efficient, high-quality care. With a focus on interoperability, patient engagement, and streamlined workflows, CharmHealth offers a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of modern healthcare. For more information on CharmHealth, visit To get breaking news, follow the company on LinkedIn, Facebook and @charmhealth. All brand names and solution names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Tags: CharmHealth, Charmalot, CharmHealth Innovation Challenge, healthcare, healthtech, healthcare technology, healthcare innovation, electronic health record, EHR, telehealth, AI, artificial intelligence, generative AI, agentic AI, patient engagement, patient assessment, digital health, healthcare providers, healthcare startups, healthcare investment, healthcare entrepreneurs
The Wire
24-07-2025
- Business
- The Wire
Amity Innovation Incubator's Investor Pitch Day Showcases India's Next Generation of Disruptive Startups
NOIDA, India, July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Amity Innovation Incubator, a pioneering concept among Indian universities aimed at nurturing entrepreneurial endeavours, proudly hosted its Investor Pitch Day, bringing together a powerful constellation of emerging startups and top-tier investors for an exciting day of live pitches, strategic networking, and growth-focused dialogue. With over 1100 startups incubated and accelerated, the Amity Innovation Incubator, which recently won AABI's 'Incubator of the Year Award', continues to drive its mission to accelerate India's entrepreneurial momentum. The July 2025 Pitch Day marked a significant milestone with 10 high-potential startups presenting cutting-edge solutions across sectors like health tech, AI, fintech, and social impact. Participating startups included: • Lark – India's only API-first credit infrastructure layer for the $5T investment ecosystem, enabling embedded lending against securities across fintech, wealth tech, etc. • Livofy – A full-stack chronic care platform delivering personalized, integrative treatment for lifestyle disorders like diabetes, thyroid, and PCOS, serving 7500 patients. • Torchit – A social-tech enterprise dedicated to empowering people with disabilities (PwDs) through affordable, innovative, assistive technologies. • CYVIA – An enterprise-grade security brain for LLMs, transforming every prompt into a real-time, auditable, policy-enforced event. • Profrea – A tech-enabled platform that transforms underutilized clinics into pay-per-use medical workspaces, boosting clinic utilization, reducing CAPEX, and creating a new revenue stream in outpatient healthcare. • Genetico – Asia's first clinical decision support platform focused on rare and genetic diseases, enabling clinicians to diagnose and manage complex conditions through an AI-powered software, combining pedigree analytics, Human Phenotype Ontology-based differential diagnosis, and deep data tools. • Sconto – A student-first verification and commerce platform that connects verified Indian college students with curated brand discounts, offers, and experiences, through its proprietary KYS engine. • AICodePro – An AI-powered headless commerce platform built for D2C brands and online sellers. • Blyp – An AI-driven smart parking and mobility platform offering guaranteed parking in under 2 minutes. • Medino's – A full-stack, phygital healthcare platform delivering doctor consults, e-prescriptions, and medicines within 30 minutes. Esteemed investors included: • Vaibhav Jain at Google, focusing on startup and VC collaboration • Amit Sharma from Cactus Venture Partners, which has invested in startups like Kapture CRM, Vitraya Technologies, AMPM, Blyp, Loham, and more • Addison Appu from Thikuvate Capital, which has invested in startups like Petmojo, Kivi, Zippee, Good Monk, and Strive Representatives from BEENEXT, Caret Capital, AdvantEdge, Lead Invest, 8X Ventures, IIFL Capital, and Ankur Capital, among others, also participated. Dr. Aseem Chauhan, President, Amity Innovation Incubator, remarked, "Investor Pitch Day is more than a showcase; it's a catalytic platform for India's most promising startups to meet vision-aligned investors. This event reflects the vibrancy and resilience of India's startup ecosystem." The day featured live pitches, one-on-one investor meetings, and mentoring sessions, offering a dynamic environment for entrepreneurs to receive real-time feedback and forge meaningful connections. The event concluded with multiple expressions of interest and ongoing due diligence, indicating a high level of engagement from the investor community. Mr. Ojasvi Babber, CEO of Amity Innovation Incubator, expressed his gratitude to the participating investors for their mentorship and support. About Amity Innovation Incubator Amity Innovation Incubator has been supported by NITI Aayog, DST, MeitY, MSME, iDEX, and StartinUP, strengthening our commitment to fostering innovation. All the startups that presented have been supported by Amity Innovation Incubator through different programs. These programs include Atal Innovation Mission, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, IDEX, and many others. Amity Innovation Incubator has built a robust and holistic support system for startups and entrepreneurs, offering strategic mentorship, infrastructure, and investor access through every stage of their entrepreneurial journey. Through Amity Capital Ventures (ACV), the incubator enables eligible startups to seamlessly connect with a powerful network of High Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs) and renowned VC Funds. With 18 successful exits and over 120 startup investments facilitated, Amity Innovation Incubator not only nurtures innovation but also ensures promising ventures are fully equipped—technically, strategically, and financially—for scalable growth. Photo: Photo: Photo: (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PRNewswire and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.).
New Straits Times
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Petronas picks 20 high-potential local, foreign startups for FutureTech accelerator initiative
KUALA LUMPUR: Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has selected 20 high-potential startups worldwide for the fourth edition of its FutureTech corporate accelerator programme. FutureTech 4.0 is run together with SP Setia Bhd, Xplor Ventures, the corporate venture arm of PTTEP, Bosch Business Innovations and Living Lab Ventures Indonesia. The selected startups, drawn from Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia and the United States, will focus on developing solutions for the future of industry and work, the energy transition, and advancements in chemicals and materials. Petronas senior vice president of corporate strategy Marina Md Taib said the programme continues to create new opportunities for collaboration between corporates and startups, aimed at advancing sustainable progress across various sectors. "The diversity and technology strengths of this year's participants highlight the growing innovation ecosystem in the region," she said in a statement. The participating companies were shortlisted following a Pitch Day, where they were evaluated on factors such as market readiness, strategic fit and their potential to help address challenges tied to the energy transition. Besides the 20 external startups, three teams from Petronas' in-house innovation platforms namely Petronas Innovation Garage and will also join the accelerator.
Business Wire
18-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
CharmHealth Innovation Challenge Returns With $10,000 Prize, Spotlights Agentic AI in Healthcare
PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- CharmHealth, a leader in healthcare technology solutions for providers, today announced that its 2025 Innovation Challenge continues to accept proposals from innovators, entrepreneurs and developers. The annual competition seeks fresh ideas that drive impact across the healthcare ecosystem. 'The Innovation Challenge is an exceptional program that surfaces compelling solutions to some of healthcare's most pressing issues while offering a platform for passionate creators and builders to gain support for their work.' Share Proposals are being accepted in the following categories: Mobile Health Apps, Healthcare Accessibility, Tech-led Innovations, Population Health, and new this year, Agentic AI. Submissions will be accepted until 12:00 p.m. PDT on July 31, 2025. 'The Innovation Challenge is an exceptional program that surfaces compelling solutions to some of healthcare's most pressing issues while offering a platform for passionate creators and builders to gain support for their work,' said Pramila Srinivasan, Ph.D., CEO of CharmHealth. 'This year's class of applicants represents another stellar group, and we look forward to helping them make the connections that can transform not only their business but also the future of care.' For the 2025 Innovation Challenge, a group of 15 finalists will be selected. They will gain access to CharmVentures, CharmHealth's dedicated initiative focused on funding and supporting high-potential startups through mentorship, strategic guidance, and investment opportunities. With the ability to leverage insights from industry experts and experienced entrepreneurs, finalists will be able to refine, test and scale their solutions more effectively. They will also unlock visibility through CharmHealthHub, the dynamic marketplace that connects innovative solutions with a broad network of healthcare providers and organizations. Finalists will present their ideas, products and services to investors, partners and healthcare professionals during a Pitch Day event at Charmalot 2025, CharmHealth's annual user conference, taking place Sept. 19-21 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Berkeley, California. All Innovation Challenge entries will be evaluated by a distinguished panel of judges with expertise in healthcare technology and innovation. CharmHealth offers cash prizes for winners: $10,000 for first place, $5,000 for second place, and $2,500 for third place. Individuals, startups and organizations interested in participating can submit their proposals free of charge through the official Innovation Challenge website at For detailed information about the CharmHealth Innovation Challenge, including eligibility, submission guidelines, and key dates, visit the Challenge website or contact innovate@ About CharmHealth CharmHealth is a leading provider of innovative healthcare technology solutions that empower healthcare organizations to deliver efficient, high-quality care. With a focus on interoperability, patient engagement, and streamlined workflows, CharmHealth offers a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of modern healthcare. For more information on CharmHealth, visit To get breaking news, follow the company on LinkedIn, Facebook and @charmhealth. All brand names and solution names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Tags: CharmHealth, Charmalot, CharmHealth Innovation Challenge, healthcare, healthtech, healthcare technology, healthcare innovation, electronic health record, EHR, telehealth, AI, artificial intelligence, generative AI, agentic AI, patient engagement, patient assessment, digital health, healthcare providers, healthcare startups, healthcare investment
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CharmHealth Innovation Challenge Returns With $10,000 Prize, Spotlights Agentic AI in Healthcare
Annual Competition Invites Innovators, Entrepreneurs and Developers to Shape the Future of Digital Health With Cutting-Edge Tech and AI PLEASANTON, Calif., June 18, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CharmHealth, a leader in healthcare technology solutions for providers, today announced that its 2025 Innovation Challenge continues to accept proposals from innovators, entrepreneurs and developers. The annual competition seeks fresh ideas that drive impact across the healthcare ecosystem. Proposals are being accepted in the following categories: Mobile Health Apps, Healthcare Accessibility, Tech-led Innovations, Population Health, and new this year, Agentic AI. Submissions will be accepted until 12:00 p.m. PDT on July 31, 2025. "The Innovation Challenge is an exceptional program that surfaces compelling solutions to some of healthcare's most pressing issues while offering a platform for passionate creators and builders to gain support for their work," said Pramila Srinivasan, Ph.D., CEO of CharmHealth. "This year's class of applicants represents another stellar group, and we look forward to helping them make the connections that can transform not only their business but also the future of care." For the 2025 Innovation Challenge, a group of 15 finalists will be selected. They will gain access to CharmVentures, CharmHealth's dedicated initiative focused on funding and supporting high-potential startups through mentorship, strategic guidance, and investment opportunities. With the ability to leverage insights from industry experts and experienced entrepreneurs, finalists will be able to refine, test and scale their solutions more effectively. They will also unlock visibility through CharmHealthHub, the dynamic marketplace that connects innovative solutions with a broad network of healthcare providers and organizations. Finalists will present their ideas, products and services to investors, partners and healthcare professionals during a Pitch Day event at Charmalot 2025, CharmHealth's annual user conference, taking place Sept. 19-21 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Berkeley, California. All Innovation Challenge entries will be evaluated by a distinguished panel of judges with expertise in healthcare technology and innovation. CharmHealth offers cash prizes for winners: $10,000 for first place, $5,000 for second place, and $2,500 for third place. Individuals, startups and organizations interested in participating can submit their proposals free of charge through the official Innovation Challenge website at For detailed information about the CharmHealth Innovation Challenge, including eligibility, submission guidelines, and key dates, visit the Challenge website or contact innovate@ About CharmHealth CharmHealth is a leading provider of innovative healthcare technology solutions that empower healthcare organizations to deliver efficient, high-quality care. With a focus on interoperability, patient engagement, and streamlined workflows, CharmHealth offers a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of modern healthcare. For more information on CharmHealth, visit To get breaking news, follow the company on LinkedIn, Facebook and @charmhealth. All brand names and solution names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Tags: CharmHealth, Charmalot, CharmHealth Innovation Challenge, healthcare, healthtech, healthcare technology, healthcare innovation, electronic health record, EHR, telehealth, AI, artificial intelligence, generative AI, agentic AI, patient engagement, patient assessment, digital health, healthcare providers, healthcare startups, healthcare investment View source version on Contacts Media Contact Dottie O'Rourke, for CharmHealthTECHMarket Communications650-344-1260CharmHealth@ Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
