CEO of Fusemachines Highlights AI Future at Harvard Health Hackathon in Kathmandu

CEO of Fusemachines Highlights

15th June 2026, Kathmandu

Leading innovators from the prestigious Harvard Health Hackathon gathered in the capital alongside prominent investors, coaches, and industry experts for a high-impact networking and mentorship program at The British College, Kathmandu.

CEO of Fusemachines Highlights

Organized by the Nepal Technology Innovation Center (NTIC) of Kathmandu University, the event marked a significant milestone for Nepal’s growing health-tech ecosystem.

Titled “Innovators, Investors, and Coaches Meet,” the exclusive, full-day program was specifically designed to support the top 20 teams emerging from the Harvard Health Hackathon.

The strategic gathering aimed to connect innovative, homegrown health-tech solutions with real-world investment opportunities, expert mentorship, and strategic partnerships required to accelerate impactful healthcare innovations in Nepalese communities and beyond.

Sameer Maskey, Founder and CEO of Fusemachines, Explores AI and the Future of Health Innovation

A major highlight of the event was a virtual keynote address featuring Sameer Maskey, Founder and CEO of Fusemachines. Speaking on the critical topic of “AI, Health & the Future of Innovation in Nepal,” Dr. Maskey shared invaluable insights into how artificial intelligence can revolutionize healthcare delivery, diagnostics, and accessibility in developing nations.

As a pioneer in democratizing AI globally, Sameer Maskey, Founder and CEO of Fusemachines, shared a perspective that energized the top 20 teams, providing them with a visionary roadmap for integrating scalable, trustworthy AI technologies into their health-tech startups.

“Integrating artificial intelligence into healthcare isn’t just about automation; it’s about expanding accessibility and precision where it is needed most.”

Bridging the Gap Between Health-Tech Innovation and Capital

The program kicked off with a welcome address and contextual overview by Prof. Dr. Bim P. Shrestha, setting a collaborative tone for a dynamic mix of keynote speeches, coach-led workshops, panel discussions, and investment spotlights.

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The gathering brought together a distinguished lineup of domestic and international experts, including:

• Ritu Singh Vaidya (Shark Tank Nepal / NAIMA)

• Rupesh K. Shrestha, PhD (Xuno)

• Dr. Bishal Dhakal (Health at Home)

Esteemed industry coaches led interactive sessions focused on navigating the complex regulatory and operational hurdles of early-stage health startups.

Teams received practical mentorship on pitching to venture capitalists, building scalable software, and designing user-centric medical technologies, concluding with rapid-fire reflections on maximizing hackathon success for long-term commercial viability.

Strategic Alliances for Digital Health Transformation

The event’s success highlights the extensive collaborative framework currently supporting Nepalese technological talent. The program was supported by an array of global and local powerhouses, including the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Innovation Lab, KOICA, Dolma Foundation, and Ncell.

By directly engaging with institutional mentors and impact investors, Nepal’s brightest healthcare innovators now have a viable pathway to transform conceptual hackathon prototypes into sustainable, market-ready enterprises. Special appreciation was also extended to The British College for providing the venue and logistics support to ensure the seamless execution of this landmark tech gathering.

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