Institution's Innovation Council Organizes Start-Up Ideas Competition for Medical and Paramedical Students
Jun 17, 2026
The Institution's Innovation Council (IIC), Yenepoya Naturopathy and Yogic Science College and Hospital, successfully organized a Competition on Fetching Start-Up Ideas for Medical and Paramedical Students on 17th June 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the college campus.
The primary objective of the competition was to encourage innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial thinking among students in the healthcare sector. The event provided a unique opportunity for aspiring healthcare professionals to conceptualize and present innovative start-up ideas that could address emerging challenges and opportunities in healthcare and wellness.
Students actively participated by presenting a wide range of innovative concepts focused on healthcare solutions, patient care services, wellness technologies, digital health interventions, and sustainable medical innovations. The competition witnessed enthusiastic engagement, reflecting the growing interest among students in healthcare entrepreneurship and innovation-driven problem-solving.
The event served as a valuable platform for participants to showcase their creativity, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial mindset. Through their presentations, students demonstrated the potential of innovative ideas to improve healthcare delivery, enhance patient outcomes, and contribute to the advancement of the healthcare ecosystem.
The submitted ideas were evaluated by invited judges based on key criteria including innovation, feasibility, relevance to healthcare needs, problem-solving approach, scalability, and presentation skills. The judges appreciated the originality and practical applicability of several proposals and encouraged students to further develop their concepts into viable entrepreneurial ventures.
The Institution's Innovation Council remains committed to fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among students by providing opportunities that nurture creativity, leadership, and solution-oriented thinking. The successful conduct of this competition marks another significant step towards empowering future healthcare professionals to become innovators and change-makers in society.
