What is Safe-A-Thon?
Safe-A-Thon is a collaborative, solution-building challenge designed to spark innovation in patient safety. It brings together multi-disciplinary teams—from hospitals, startups, academia, and beyond—to tackle real-world safety problems with smart, scalable, and cost-effective solutions.At its core, Safe-A-Thon is about:
- Problem-solving with impact – identifying risks, designing practical solutions
- Collaboration across disciplines – breaking silos, building collective intelligence
- Innovation in action – moving from ideas to executable strategies
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Safe-A-Thon is not just a competition – it’s a movement for patient safety innovation.
Teams of five members from across the nation will converge in Hyderabad, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Indore, Lucknow, Cochin, Guwahati, Indore and Pune to crack real-world patient safety challenges and pitch razor-sharp solutions.
Not falling in any of these cities? No problem, we got you covered. You can still make up a team of five and go ahead with registration. We will have a virtual round to hear you out.
This is where ideas meet action—from regional hubs to the grand stage at IHD 2026.
Why Safe-A-Thon?
- Collaborative energy – cross-discipline teams solving real problems
- Smart innovation – fresh, agile, smart and impactful solutions
- National spotlight – regional winners presenting at the IHD 2026 Grand Conference
Safe-A-Thon 2026 Timeline & Selection Flow
Registration Window: 01 Sept – 30 Nov 2025
Team of 5 members | Online Registration
Official entry into the Safe-A-Thon challenge I + All teams lock in. Game begins
5 Dec 2025 – Guidelines Session (Virtual) & Problem Statement Release
Rules of the game explained
Teams briefed on evaluation process.
Real-world patient safety challenge announced.
AFTER 5 Dec 2025 – Virtual Team Connects
Teams brainstorm & collaborate online.20 Dec 2025 – Regional Hub Meet-ups (Physical) & Regional Jury Shortlisting
Distinguished jury selects top 3 winning teams from each city30–31 Jan 2026 – Grand Finale @ IHD 2026
Top regional winners present to national jury I Final presentations on the biggest stage in healthcare safety – IHD 2026
Eligibility: Finalists must register for the IHD 2026 Conference for final selection.
Winning teams crowned as Safe-A-Thon Champions 2026.
The challenge is real. The solutions will be bold.
“A movement beyond competition—shaping the future of safe care.”
Be part of the movement.
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SAFE-A-THON 2026 – FAQs for Participating Organizations
What is Safe-A-Thon 2026?
Safe-A-Thon is an exclusive, innovation-driven challenge where hospital teams collaborate to design practical and scalable solutions that enhance patient safety and care excellence. It serves as a prelude to the IHD 2026 conference.
Who can participate?
Any hospital or healthcare organization (public or private) can nominate a five-member multidisciplinary team comprising clinical, nursing, and administrative representatives.
What is the registration fee?
Each team must register with a non-refundable fee of ₹5,000.
What is the competition format?
Teams will receive the problem statement on 5th December 2025. They will work on the challenge through guided virtual sessions and local meet-ups. Each region will conduct a jury evaluation to shortlist the top three teams. The finalists will present their solutions at IHD 2026 (30th–31st January 2026) before the national jury.
What are the key dates to remember?
Team Registration Deadline: 30th November 2025
Guidelines Session: 5th December 2025 (Virtual)
Problem Release: 5th December 2025
Regional Evaluation: 20th December 2025
Final Presentation: 30th–31st January 2026
Are participants required to attend IHD 2026?
Yes. Finalists are required to register for IHD 2026 to participate in the National Safe-A-Thon. Attendance is mandatory for the final selection.
How will winners be recognized?
The top three teams from each regional level will receive prizes worth ₹25,000, ₹15,000, and ₹10,000, respectively. Finalists from all regions will advance to the National Safe-A-Thon, held as part of IHD 2026, in the presence of national and international leaders in patient safety. The top three teams at the national level will compete for cash prizes of ₹75,000, ₹50,000, and ₹25,000, respectively.
What support will participant teams receive?
Access to expert mentorship during the solution development phase. Opportunity to showcase their innovations to the wider healthcare community. * Networking opportunities with patient safety experts and innovators at IHD 2026.
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