CureCode
A programme by IIHMR Startups
A high-intensity hackathon and prototyping program designed to bring together startups, students, and developers to build rapid, technology-driven solutions for real-world healthcare challenges in a 36-hour sprint.
About CureCode
Organized by IIHMR Startups, a unit of IIHMR Foundation, CureCode is a transformative innovation initiative aimed at advancing healthcare and allied sectors through collaborative problem-solving. The program connects corporates, technology startups, and university students in an immersive 36-hour sprint to ideate, prototype, and validate scalable solutions across healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, health tech, insurance, and allied industries. Through structured mentoring, corporate collaboration, and expert guidance, participants will translate innovative ideas into functional prototypes with real-world application and commercialization potential. Who Can Apply: Technology-driven startups aligned with corporate problem statements, Students and developers with strong problem-solving skills, Tech professionals working in AI/ML, blockchain, IoT, data analytics, and digital health. Program Offerings: Recognition and rewards for top-performing teams, Mentorship from industry experts and healthcare leaders, Access to corporate networks, investors, and pilot opportunities.
Where to apply
Other IIHMR Startups programmes
- Saamarthya: Accelerator ProgramA 6-Month Healthcare Accelerator for TRL-4+ Startups to Validate in Real Environments, Scale, and Become Investor-Ready.
- JigyasaA Podcast series by IIHMR Startups that brings together Leaders & Experts from different domains to share there perspectives.
- Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP)A 3 Day bootcamp, with hands-on learning, idea validation, expert sessions, and practical exposure to innovation and startup fundamentals.
- Grand Health Innovation Challenge (GHIC)A flagship innovation competition designed to empower young minds and early-stage entrepreneurs to ideate, validate, and present impactful healthcare solutions.
- UtkarshA flagship healthcare innovation and entrepreneurship conclave designed to connect startups, investors, and ecosystem leaders to build, fund, and scale impactful healthcare solutions.
- HealthathonA flagship pitching competition designed to support early-stage healthcare startups and entrepreneurs with grant funding, acceleration, and seed investment opportunities.
- Entrepreneur in Residence (E-i-R) GrantAcceleration and grant support of up to ₹2 lakhs for startups and innovators to build and validate functional prototypes.
- Seed Investment SupportAcceleration and seed funding of up to ₹5 lakhs for startups at MVP, early revenue, or revenue stage to scale their solutions.