Jerusalem, The first India-Israel Hackathon, organised on the theme “Restorative Healthcare,” has drawn a huge response from young innovators from both countries seeking to develop technology-driven solutions to challenges in healthcare and rehabilitation.
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Four problem statements were identified on the Israeli side, while 10 were taken up on the Indian side, with Thapar University serving as the nodal partner in India. The Hackathon brought 1300 students and individuals from both countries to address the 14 problem statements, the mission said. Problem statements for the Hackathon were sourced from hospitals, start-ups and universities in both countries. “The initiative demonstrated how collaboration between young people and communities across the two countries can generate solutions with the potential to contribute to the welfare of society and the global good. HM RHL
“The initiative provided a platform for the community to strengthen people-to-people ties between India and Israel while harnessing the creativity and technical skills of young students for solutions with wider societal impact,” the mission said in a statement. “The First India-Israel Hackathon, conceived as a platform for community engagement and innovation, evolved into a meaningful celebration of India-Israel friendship, youth-led innovation and technology for social good,” the Indian embassy said. The Embassy of India looks forward to supporting and strengthening such initiatives and to the next edition of the India-Israel Hackathon,” it said.
