function . It provided experts like myself with the opportunity to take a fresh look from the perspective of younger entrepreneurs focused on modernizing the rapidly-changing world of technological innovation at even faster rates .”
The highlight of the Summit was the HITLAB World Cup : India , which challenged innovators to design original solutions for pressing healthcare challenges . Sponsored this year by Healthquad , with mentorship support from Quadria Capital , the competition featured five outstanding finalists : Health Vectors , eKincare , Apcegen , Zeolr Technologies , and Wide Heart Solutions . Health Vectors was the grand prize winner , while eKincare was the runner-up .
“ It was truly a humbling experience winning the 2017 HITLAB World Cup : India and being part of a prestigious program ,” said Dr . Subhasish Sircar , Founder and CEO of Health Vectors . “ Health Vectors is now squarely focused on explosive growth in hospitals , insurance companies , and corporate verticals . Recognition by , and collaboration with , HITLAB will go a long way toward establishing the key relationships globally that are essential for such growth .”
Lancaster was impressed by “… the quality of the digital health concepts presented by the entrepreneurs competing in the World Cup . As a judge , it was very difficult to select one over another as they all were innovative , well presented , and will bring tangible and positive changes in the care of patients around the world .”
HITLAB remains determined to address healthcare challenges in India and throughout the world . Its HITLAB World Cup : India and HITLAB Innovators Summit : India are carefully constructed to advance digital health innovation in the region . The annual events provide outstanding opportunities to increase healthcare productivity , affordability , and accessibility . Most importantly , the exceptional solutions that emerge go a long way toward improving health outcomes and , in turn , lives .
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