23/02/2026
AI Innovation in Oncology: Wellytics and Doctor Assist AI in partnership with Malabar Cancer Centre (PGIOSR) incubation centre MIINT at India AI Summit 2026
The India AI – National Cancer Grid (NCG) – Koita Centre for Digital Oncology (KCDO) announced the winners of the CATCH Grant for Advancing AI-Driven Innovation in Cancer Care 2026. The ceremony, held on February 18 at the Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi recognized pioneering projects aimed at transforming the landscape of oncology through artificial intelligence.
Leading the charge, Wellytics—partnered with its pilot and deployment site, Malabar Cancer Centre (PGIOSR) incubation centre MIINT—successfully broke into the top 10 shortlisted projects from a highly competitive pool of over 300 applications. Their project, titled "AI Oncology Agent for Evidence-based Summaries, Guideline Support, and Clinical Trial Matching," aims to streamline clinical workflows by providing doctors with automated, data-driven insights. Dr. Dheeraj B, Director of Wellytics, and Dr. Satheesan B, Director of Malabar Cancer Centre (PGIOSR), were present at the summit to formally receive the grant. ICMR DG-Dr. Rajiv Bahl and IT Secretary Mr.Krishnan gave away the awards.
Also receiving high honors was Doctor Assist AI along with Malabar Cancer Centre (PGIOSR), whose project "AI Tools for Advancing Value-Based Care in Oncology" was named among the top 35 shortlisted initiatives. This project focuses on optimizing treatment protocols to ensure high-quality patient outcomes are balanced with healthcare efficiency. Dr.Deepak Roshan, Dr.Praveen Kumar Shenoy VP and Dr. Geetha M faculties from MCC (PGIOSR) are involved in these projects as mentors were present during the award ceremony.
Malabar Cancer Centre (PGIOSR) incubation innovation nest - MIINT, a dedicated incubation facility designed to catalyze the growth of MedTech startups. Established in 2025, MIINT serves as a vital bridge between innovation and clinical practice by providing critical problem statement identification, clinical mentorship, and rigorous clinical validation. To date, the center has successfully incubated seven startups pioneering solutions across diverse healthcare domains.