Quest Global's Ingenium 2026 Spotlights AI-Driven Healthcare Solutions
Event summary
- Quest Global concluded its 14th Ingenium competition in Bengaluru on March 18, 2026, with 5,361 registrations and 3,714 teams from 50 colleges.
- Winning team from Nitte Meenakshi Institute developed 'Sepsis AI', an edge-based sepsis risk prediction system for ICUs.
- First runner-up project focused on low-cost AI driver fatigue prevention for heavy vehicles.
- Second runner-up presented a clinical decision support system for deprescribing medications.
The big picture
Quest Global's Ingenium competition demonstrates the company's commitment to cultivating engineering talent while addressing real-world challenges through AI and edge computing. The healthcare-focused winning solution reflects growing industry demand for innovative medical technologies. With 21,500 employees across 18 countries, Quest Global positions itself as a key player in bridging academia and industry through practical engineering solutions.
What we're watching
- Talent Pipeline
- How Quest Global will leverage Ingenium winners in its future hiring and innovation strategies.
- Healthcare Focus
- Whether the competition's healthcare-oriented solutions indicate a strategic shift in Quest Global's service offerings.
- Industry Collaboration
- The pace at which partnerships like Drees & Sommer's involvement will expand Ingenium's industry reach.