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HealthOn Challenge

The world is in a perpetual state of flux, facing unprecedented public health challenges ranging from epidemiological crises to climate-induced vulnerabilities. As technology continues to evolve, it presents an opportunity to develop innovative solutions and novel perspectives to address these pressing global health needs. In this context, the emergence of AI as a transformative force offers immense potential to revolutionize the healthcare landscape. However, to harness its full potential, there is a critical need to cultivate the next generation of AI-health leaders who can drive innovation and serve as catalysts in tackling future health challenges.

The AI-focused PhixAi HealthOn Challenge presents an exciting opportunity for young minds to harness their technical prowess in addressing urgent public health issues. Through the HealthOn initiative, participants will have the chance to kickstart their entrepreneurial journeys by ideating and prototyping innovative solutions. This challenge serves as a pioneering platform, inviting participants to explore the dynamic intersection of AI and public health. By tackling these challenges head-on, participants not only stand to make a tangible impact on global well-being but also contribute to the evolution of AI in healthcare. Designed to foster collaboration across sectors, institutions, and borders, the HealthOn Challenge aims to sensitize youth to the critical importance of public health. By cultivating a vibrant community of learners and leaders, the initiative empowers participants to become catalysts for positive change in this vital domain.

This final event will be both virtual and physical, in different time zones allowing participants from around the globe. Join us in London, Bangkok, India, Geneva, Dhaka, and the US, as we embark on this journey towards a healthier future

Participants are free to submit their entries in any one of the following categories

Presentation of Idea: Participants will present their innovative concepts and strategies for addressing public health challenges using AI solutions.

Presentation of Prototype: Participants will showcase their developed prototypes or proof-of-concept solutions that demonstrate the practical implementation of their ideas.

1. Societal and Linguistic Adaptation: Use AI solutions to Tailor health communication materials and services to diverse populations, considering societal nuances and linguistic diversity.

2. Behavioral Health Interventions Leverage AI to encourage positive health-related behaviors, such as medication adherence, regular checkups, and monitoring vital signs.

3. Personalized Health Solutions: Personalize health solutions based on individual health records, surveillance data, and user preferences, aiming to offer tailored recommendations for disease prevention, treatment, and financial planning. This includes developing tools for financial planning related to medical treatment and connecting users with affordable healthcare options.

4. Optimizing Resource Allocation: Build efficient systems that connect users with appropriate health resources and services, such as hospitals, clinics, blood banks, etc., tailored to their specific needs and preference using AI.

This HealthOn Challenge invites young college students pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, or doctoral degrees. Submitting teams may be composed of between 1-4 persons.

Submission Process

The University will organize the university-level in Campus HealthOn challenge by May 15, 2024.

  • An application template will be shared with the University nodal person, and candidates are expected to submit their applications through the university. Alternatively, candidates can also utilize the PhixAi portal for application submission. PhixAi will share the applications received from university students with the respective universities. The method of application submission is at the discretion of the university.
  • Applicants will present their ideas at the university-level event, to be orgainsed by the University.
  • The university will conduct a preliminary review of the candidates and share the final list with PhixAi team.
  • PhixAi expects to receive a maximum of 10 applications from each university.
  • PhixAi will utilize various social media channels to publicize the university-level HealthOn challenge globally.
  • The final list of candidates identified from the University-level HealthOn challenge will be shared with PhixAi by May 20, 2024.
    (Alternatively, in the event that the university finds it challenging or is not inclined to host the event on their campus, we kindly request your assistance in promoting the event within the student community. Encouraging students to apply directly through the PhixAi website and participate in the challenge would be greatly appreciated.)
  • Applications received by PhixAi team, will undergo review, and selected candidates will engage in a global virtual pitch, presenting to our esteemed jury panel in the first half of June 2024..
  • Winners from the virtual pitch will be invited for presentations and/or prototype demonstrations at the global dissemination event, which will take place across four global regions (North America, Africa, Asia, Europe) by the end of June 2024

The University will organize the university-level in Campus HealthOn challenge by May 15, 2024.

  • The last date of submission is May 20th, 2024.
  • Evaluation of shortlisted participants via virtual pitch will take place in the 1st week of June.
  • Intimation to shortlist authors will be sent out in the 2nd week of June.
  • Regional events are scheduled in the 4th week of June.
  • The Global Event is planned in Quarter 4 of 2024.

  • TRL 9 – Technology has been applied in its final form and is operational.
  • TRL 8 – Technology is proven and developed but not yet operational or applied anywhere.
  • TRL 7 – Actual system prototype is near completion or ready and has been demonstrated in an operational environment or is at pilot level.
  • TRL 6 – Prototype is being tested in simulated operational environment or in a high-fidelity laboratory environment.
  • TRL 5 – Technology has been put together and can be tested in a simulated environment.
  • TRL 4 – Basic technological components have been integrated to establish that they work together.
  • TRL 3 – Proof of Concept stage /Active R&D has been initiated. This includes analytical studies and laboratory studies to physically validate the analytical predictions of separate elements of the technology.
  • TRL 2 – Technology concept / application formulated.
  • TRL 1 – There are paper studies to support the technology’s basic properties

  • The last date of submission is May 20th, 2024.
  • Evaluation of shortlisted participants via virtual pitch will take place in the 1st week of June.
  • Intimation to finalists will be sent out in the 2nd week of June.
  • Regional events are scheduled in 4th week of June.
  • The Global Event is planned in Quarter 4 of 2024.

Submissions will be judged according to the following selection criteria:

  • Innovation and Creativity (30%): Demonstration of originality and inventive thinking in addressing public health challenges.
  • Feasibility and Scalability (25%): Evaluation of the practicality and potential for implementation and expansion of the proposed solution.
  • Potential Impact on Public Health (30%): Assessment of the potential positive effects and contributions to improving public health outcomes.
  • User-Friendliness and Accessibility (15%): Consideration of ease of use and accessibility to diverse populations, ensuring inclusivity and broad impact.

This HealthOn Challenge is organized by PhixAi.   The aim of these Terms & Conditions is to govern your participation in the HealthOn Challenge. By participating in the HealthOn Challenge, you fully and unconditionally agree to comply with these terms and conditions.  The purpose of the HealthOn Challenge is for Participants to submit original contributions or projects that meet the requirements set out in the HealthOn initiative sections. These original contributions or projects are formalized as Deliverables.

The HealthOn Challenge commences on February, 26, 2024 and concludes on 4th week of June, 2024. The HealthOn Challenge website will be accessible 24 hours a day, barring IT maintenance operations.

To take part in the HealthOn Challenge, we must receive your completed registration and required submission by May, 15, 2024, 23:59 pm (GMT +5.30). To register, the Participant must first have created a user account on the PhixAi website and must have truthfully and accurately completed all required information therein. Any registration based on inaccurate, false or incomplete information will result in the Participant’s disqualification. Refusing collection, recording and use of their personal data that is strictly necessary to performing the HealthOn Challenge will result in the Participant’s disqualification. The Participant is solely responsible for the information he/she provides when registering. Any intentional or non-intentional mistake, anomaly or inconsistency, regarding this information, may result in the Participant’s disqualification. The organizer reserves the right to conduct all necessary verifications regarding the Participant’s identity, postal and/or email address.  Deletion of a Participant’s user account on the PhixAi website will be deemed as a withdrawal from the HealthOn Challenge. In this case, the Participant, regardless of whether the deletion results from the Participant’s personal action or not, will not participate in the HealthOn Challenge, and will not obtain any compensation.  Registration for and participation in the HealthOn Challenge is free, with no purchase or payment obligation.

Any eligible person or team who is registered on the PhixAi website and enrolls to participate in the Tech Challenge (“Participant” or “You”), is required to review and accept these terms and conditions. By accessing and accepting these terms and conditions, You: Enter into a valid and enforceable contractual relationship with the organizer regarding participation in the Tech Challenge. The registration and enrollment in the Tech Challenge does not set up any subordination relationship between the Organizer and the Participant, and fully and unconditionally agree to comply with these terms and conditions. Participants express their agreement by ticking the agreement box during enrollment in the Tech Challenge.  In case of non-respect of these terms and conditions, the Participant will be disqualified from the Tech Challenge.

This HealthOn Challenge invites young college students pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, or doctoral degrees. Submitting teams may be composed of between 1-4 persons.,

Participants should submit their respective solutions on or before the designated deadline. If a Participant does not upload complete application on the PhixAi website before the deadline, this will be considered as a withdrawal from the HealthOn Challenge. The Participant may not join the HealthOn Challenge.

  • Participants are invited to submit their proposals addressing one of the defined themes as mentioned in the thematic areas under the HealthOn challenge on the PhixAi website.
  • Participants will be given a set timeframe to submit their project.
  • A maximum of 10 teams from each location of application will be shortlisted for the final round.
  • Proposals should include a detailed description of the solution, its functionalities, and potential impact in the format as will be provided via email upon registration.
  • Submissions can be made through the official PhixAi website.
  • A panel of expert judges will review and score the submissions.
  • Shortlisted teams may be invited to present their solutions, providing an opportunity to elaborate on their ideas and address questions from the judges.
  • Winners will be selected based on their overall performance and alignment with the HealthOn challenge’s selection criteria.
  • Please note, work should not be plagiarized or excerpted, and any discrepancies will be rejected. Each individual or team is restricted to one submission only.
  • Innovation and Creativity(30%): Demonstration of originality and inventive thinking in addressing public health challenges.
  • Feasibility and Scalability(25%)Evaluation of the practicality and potential for implementation and expansion of the proposed solution.
  • Potential Impact on Public Health(30%):Assessment of the potential positive effects and contributions to improving public health outcomes.
  • User-Friendliness and Accessibility (15%): Consideration of ease of use and accessibility to diverse populations, ensuring inclusivity and broad impact.

You agree and acknowledge that the HealthOn Challenge relies on the innovation and creativity, feasibility and scalability, potential impact on public health and user-friendliness and accessibility of the technology or solution. The HealthOn challenge will not discriminate any team or individual based on the submission made under either “Presentation of Idea” or ”Presentation of Prototype” categories. The HealthOn Challenge does not depend, even partially, on chance or luck, and therefore should not be considered as a lottery. Under no circumstances are factors such as appearance, religion, membership in a trade union, political opinions or sexual orientation considered to impact shortlisting probability.  The shortlisted individuals or teams will get an opportunity to present their final solutions. The Individuals or Teams are requested to submit a PowerPoint presentation of their solutions highlighting the relevance to the thematic areas on the HealthOn Challenge page on the PhixAi website. Once selection has been completed, Participants will be notified by email on the results of each Round. Selected solution will be announced on the HealthOn Challenges webpage and will also be notified via email. The organizer reserves the right to alter the dates on which results are released should this become necessary due to the number of projects to be assessed.  The ranking decided by the jury will be announced after the presentations are made and will identify the Participants that are finalists.

The Participant acknowledges and consents that PhixAi may, for the duration of the HealthOn Challenge and for a period of one (1) year following the Grand Final or Recognition Ceremony, use the HealthOn Challenge for publicity, including for the organizer’s advertising or other marketing purposes, (by any means and through any format such as website, advertising banners, social networks, newsletter, press release) now known or unknown to date, free of charge or for a consideration. In particular, you consent to the use, by PhixAi, of your name and surname, your city and region of residence, the name of the institution in which you studied or in which you obtained your diplomas and other biographical information, your image, the information regarding the Award (if you are a selected team), and any other personal data that you submit with your Deliverables as well as the content of your Deliverables relating to the HealthOn Challenge.  

PhixAi has no obligation to keep the information contained in the Deliverables confidential. In general terms, when submitting any Deliverables, the Participants understand, agree and accept that any information contained therein may be publicly disclosed by PhixAi.  If you are a selected team, the organizer may request that you execute a confidentiality/non-disclosure agreement for the purpose of entering into negotiations regarding the further development of your project, as described as per the Deliverables. Such confidentiality/non-disclosure agreement will be directed to your Deliverable and all intellectual property that it may contain.  Furthermore, Participants acknowledge that PhixAi may currently or in the future be developing information internally, or receiving information from other parties, that is similar to the information contained in any of the projects. Accordingly, nothing herein shall prohibit the organizer from independently acquiring, developing, or having developed for it, products, concepts, systems, services, or techniques that are similar to or compete with the products, concepts, systems or techniques contemplated by or embodied in any Deliverable.   The Participants recognize that other Participants, individuals or entities may have provided to PhixAi or others, or made public, or may in the future submit, or make public, content that is the same or similar to any piece of information contained in any of the projects. Hence, the Participants acknowledge, agree, and accept that PhixAi shall have the right to use such same or similar materials, and that the Participants will not be entitled to any compensation arising from the organizer’s use of such materials. .

Definitions. For the purposes of this section, "Intellectual Property Rights" refer to any copyright or other rights over a brand, a design or a model, a patent and, more generally, any element, (including trade secrets and knowhow), that may be protected by national and/or international laws or conventions on intellectual property (“Intellectual Property Rights”)  “Previous Rights” refer to any Intellectual Property Rights and/or any associated know-how held by the Participants before the start date of the HealthOn Challenge (“Previous Rights”)   “Creations” refer to any software (including source and object code software), database, technical specifications, text, design, model, information, knowledge, method, process or product, as well as any resulting elements and/or processes likely or otherwise to be protected according to national and/or international laws or conventions on intellectual property developed by any Participant as a part of any submitted deliverable throughout the HealthOn Challenge (“Creations”).  Warranty of non-infringement. When submitting any Deliverable, at any stage of the HealthOn Challenge, each Participant guarantees to PhixAi that he/she is the co/owner and/or co/holder of the Intellectual Property Rights regarding all or part of the Creations contained in the Deliverables submitted at any stage of the HealthOn Challenge, and that he/she has obtained all rights and permissions regarding all pre-existing Creations and any elements of the Deliverables for which he/she does not hold the relevant rights.  Each Participant guarantees (i) that his/her contribution is original and unprecedented; (ii) that it does not infringe upon the copyright or any Intellectual Property Rights of any third party; (iii) that all the elements of which his/her submissions are formed, as well as all pieces of contributions and information communicated in the submission presentation documents are accurate, reliable and complete; and (iv) that the submission of the relevant Deliverables does not constitute an act of unfair competition of any kind. While the intellectual property rights and copyright of the submission will be held by the participating teams, the organizer will be permitted non-commercial fair use of the materials submitted. Furthermore, participant will treat all information about the content of the submission as confidential and not cause or permit such confidential information to be disclosed to any third party, until the selected team and their solution is announced and their submission is published online by PhixAi. It is compulsory for Participants to indicate the source of any pre-existing Creations of whichever nature and on whichever support that are included in any submitted deliverable. Any Deliverable involving several Participants constitutes a collaborative work and it should be treated as such in accordance with the applicable regulation in force.  Liability. PhixAi cannot be held liable for any infringement of the above provisions by Participants. Each Participant shall indemnify the organizer against any disturbance, action, claim, opposition and demand or eviction attempt from any third party in connection with any Creation in the Deliverables (Intellectual Property Rights included).  By submitting a Deliverable and participating in this HealthOn Challenge, you are not granting PhixAi any rights to any intellectual property supporting all or part of the Deliverable and the organizer makes no claim to ownership of your Deliverable or any intellectual property that it may contain.

Update of the Terms & Conditions. PhixAi reserves the right to amend these Terms & Conditions at any time, including the HealthOn Challenge duration in case of operational imperatives, without prior notice to Participants regarding the enforcement or the validity of these amendments.  Participants are encouraged to consult these Terms & Conditions regularly. Participants expressly waive all claims or disputes related to any amendment to these Terms & Conditions by the organizer.   Should any paragraph of these Terms & Conditions be declared or judged illegal, unenforceable or void by a court decision, the paragraph in question will be considered null and void, but all other unaffected paragraphs will be enforced within the limits of the law.  HealthOn Challenge Cancellation or Suspension. PhixAi reserves the right in its discretion, to (i) cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the HealthOn Challenge and these Terms & Conditions, for any reason, at any time and without any liability, and (ii) to limit or restrict participation in the HealthOn Challenge. The Organizer will not be held liable for the modification, cancellation or suspension of the HealthOn Challenge and no compensation or remuneration will be due to the Participants.

PhixAi will in no way be held liable in the event of breakdown or failure, regardless of the cause, of any telecommunications network used that causes Participants difficulty in or prevents Participants from identifying themselves on or gaining access to the PhixAi website. Participants agree that the company, its affiliates and all of their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, representatives and agents (“released parties”) will have no liability whatsoever for, and will be released and held harmless by participants for any claims, liabilities, or causes of action of any kind or nature for any injury, loss or damages of any kind including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages to persons, including without limitation disability or death. Without limiting the foregoing, everything on the PhixAi website and in connection with the HealthOn Challenge is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. Some jurisdictions may not allow the limitations or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages or exclusion of implied warranties, in which case such limitation or exclusion shall apply only to the extent permitted by the law in the relevant jurisdiction.   Participation in the HealthOn Challenge implies acknowledgement and acceptance of the characteristics, limits and risks of the internet and related technologies, particularly with regards to performance, response time, security of software and computer equipment against various potential attacks, such as viruses, logic bombs or Trojans, and loss or misuse of data. As a result, PhixAi will not be held liable in any way for any damage incurred by Participants arising from these characteristics, limits and risks, which Participants accept by registering and taking part in the HealthOn Challenge.  The organizer will not in any case be held liable for damages resulting from faults with or delays in the submission of deliverables by Participants, including refusal to accept these deliverables as a consequence of their submission outside the deadlines set out in the Terms & Conditions, from faults with or delays to the sending of any emails by the Participant sent as part of the HealthOn Challenge, or from any alterations made to the deliverables independently of PhixAi.  The PhixAi will not be held liable for the consequences of a Participant’s disqualification from the HealthOn Challenge as a result of their violation of these Terms & Conditions.

Update of the Terms & Conditions. PhixAi reserves the right to amend these Terms & Conditions at any time, including the Tech Challenge duration in case of operational imperatives, without prior notice to Participants regarding the enforcement or the validity of these amendments.  Participants are encouraged to consult these Terms & Conditions regularly. Participants expressly waive all claims or disputes related to any amendment to these Terms & Conditions by the organizer.  
Should any paragraph of these Terms & Conditions be declared or judged illegal, unenforceable or void by a court decision, the paragraph in question will be considered null and void, but all other unaffected paragraphs will be enforced within the limits of the law. 
Tech Challenge Cancellation or Suspension. PhixAi reserves the right in its discretion, to (i) cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Tech Challenge and these Terms & Conditions, for any reason, at any time and without any liability, and (ii) to limit or restrict participation in the Tech Challenge. The Organizer will not be held liable for the modification, cancellation or suspension of the Tech Challenge and no compensation or remuneration will be due to the Participants.

PhixAi will in no way be held liable in the event of breakdown or failure, regardless of the cause, of any telecommunications network used that causes Participants difficulty in or prevents Participants from identifying themselves on or gaining access to the PhixAi website. Participants agree that the company, its affiliates and all of their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, representatives and agents (“released parties”) will have no liability whatsoever for, and will be released and held harmless by participants for any claims, liabilities, or causes of action of any kind or nature for any injury, loss or damages of any kind including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages to persons, including without limitation disability or death. Without limiting the foregoing, everything on the PhixAi website and in connection with the Tech Challenge is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. Some jurisdictions may not allow the limitations or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages or exclusion of implied warranties, in which case such limitation or exclusion shall apply only to the extent permitted by the law in the relevant jurisdiction.   Participation in the Tech Challenge implies acknowledgement and acceptance of the characteristics, limits and risks of the internet and related technologies, particularly with regards to performance, response time, security of software and computer equipment against various potential attacks, such as viruses, logic bombs or Trojans, and loss or misuse of data. As a result, PhixAi will not be held liable in any way for any damage incurred by Participants arising from these characteristics, limits and risks, which Participants accept by registering and taking part in the Tech Challenge.  The organizer will not in any case be held liable for damages resulting from faults with or delays in the submission of deliverables by Participants, including refusal to accept these deliverables as a consequence of their submission outside the deadlines set out in the Terms & Conditions, from faults with or delays to the sending of any emails by the Participant sent as part of the Tech Challenge, or from any alterations made to the deliverables independently of PhixAi.  The PhixAi will not be held liable for the consequences of a Participant’s disqualification from the Tech Challenge as a result of their violation of these Terms & Conditions.

Participation in the HealthOn Challenge requires the communication of the Participant's personal data ("Personal Data").  Participant’s personal data is subject to processing within the meaning of the regulations on the protection of personal data (The EU 2016/679 General Data Protection Regulation and the Council of 27 April 2016, known as GDPR) for which PhixAi defines the purposes and means and is, as such, “Data controller” within the meaning of the GDPR. 

The purposes of the processing are:
  • To meet the organization of the HealthOn Challenge needs
  • To organize the intermediation between the Participant and PhixAi, to ensure identification, communication and preservation of the exchanges with the Participant 
  • In accordance with the provisions of the GDPR, PhixAi undertakes to implement organizational and technical security measures in order to protect all Participant’s Personal Data. The Organizer undertakes these measures to allow the exercise of Participants’ rights from GDPR.

No Participant’s claims will be addressed arising from the Challenge.

No Participant’s claims will be addressed arising from the Challenge.

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