HealthHack 2025 Debuts in Bali: First Healthcare Innovation Event in Indonesia

Expanding Southeast Asia’s healthcare innovation network—Singapore’s premier healthtech hackathon addresses Indonesian healthcare challenges

The NUS Medicine Digital Advanced Technology Accelerator (DATA) brought HealthHack to Bali on 15 February 2025, marking the programme’s first healthcare innovation event outside Singapore. The expansion reflects DATA’s commitment to strengthening regional healthcare innovation capacity and addressing diverse healthcare challenges across Southeast Asia’s varied healthcare landscapes.

Collaborative Problem-Solving for Indonesian Healthcare

The one-day hackathon at The Ritz-Carlton, Bali, convened healthcare professionals, technology developers, and entrepreneurs to develop practical solutions for Indonesian healthcare system challenges. Participants received hands-on mentorship from healthcare and technology experts, engaging with real-world problems affecting Indonesia’s diverse population and healthcare infrastructure.

Beyond immediate solution development, the event created networking opportunities between healthcare innovators, investors, and government stakeholders—building the cross-sector relationships essential for scaling healthcare innovation across the region.

Indonesian Government and Regional Healthcare Leaders

The event brought together influential voices shaping Indonesia and Singapore’s healthcare innovation ecosystems:

Indonesian Ministry of Health Representatives

• Dr. Sunarto, M.Kes.
• Setiaji, S.T., M.Si.

Healthcare Innovation Leaders

• Yoann Sapanel – Head of Health Innovation, NUS Medicine
• Dorothea Koh – CEO & Co-Founder, Bot MD
• Sutowo Wong – Director, Health Analytics Division, Ministry of Health Singapore
• Maria Marcia – Investment Professional, East Ventures

Building Regional Healthcare Innovation Infrastructure

HealthHack Bali represents DATA’s strategic expansion into Southeast Asia, establishing connections with Indonesian healthcare stakeholders and supporting regional innovation development. The collaboration with Indonesian healthcare institutions and government representatives ensures solutions address authentic local challenges whilst leveraging Singapore’s healthcare innovation expertise.

Participating teams competed for cash prizes and recognition, with pathways to continued support through DATA’s regional network.

Event recording available on the NUS Medicine DATA YouTube channel

Event Details
Date: 15 February 2025
Time: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Venue: The Ritz-Carlton, Bali, Indonesia