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Health AI Academy

Nokia Social Program 2025-26

Changing the future of healthcare with technology

Develop future leaders who can apply AI, IoT, data, and connectivity to improve healthcare and well-being for aging societies. Learn with Nokia experts, regional regulators, and university partners.

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From Learning to Innovation

Having built foundational digital skills in Stage 1, participants now advance into Stage 2 to turn learning into real-world innovation.

Identify real-world healthcare challenges and develop practical technology-driven solutions that create meaningful impact.

Mentorship

Selected participants receive mentorship from industry professionals and experts.

Singapore Stage 3 · $5,000

Top participants from Stage 2 are invited to Singapore to compete in Stage 3 for a $5,000 prize pool.

Submission deadline

31 August 2026

What to Submit

  • One-page proposal outlining the idea and solution
  • Short 3-minute video presentation explaining the proposal

What Happens Next

  • Mentorship from industry professionals and experts
  • Refine and strengthen ideas and presentations
  • Opportunity to present solutions

Why Participate

  • Apply learning to real-world healthcare challenges
  • Develop practical, technology-driven solutions with meaningful impact
  • Gain expert feedback and presentation experience

Stage 2 is your opportunity to move from learning to innovation—explore the details above and prepare to shape practical healthcare solutions with expert support along the way.

Introducing Health AI Academy

Building AI proficiency in healthcare students

Health AI Academy is a joint initiative by Nokia and ARPA (Asia Regulatory Professionals Association) to develop leaders who can apply AI, IoT, data, and connectivity to improve healthcare and well-being for aging societies. Students learn directly from Nokia experts, regional regulators, and university partners.

Hands-on learning across AI, IoT, networks, and cybersecurity.
Created for healthcare students building real-world proficiency.
Guidance from regional regulators and university collaborators.
Community support and career pathways.
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Why this program

Huge gap between Healthcare Segment and Digital Literacy.
Healthcare is evolving in lightning speed with AI diagnostics, IoT wearables, and telehealth networks but the students and colleagues are struggling to catch up.

35%

Singapore faces shortage of digitally skilled worker

Only 35% of the workforce understands the use of technology to some extent.

6%

Formal training in digital health - Australia

Wiley Online Library's assessment showing lack of formal digital trainings.

42%

Electronic Medical Record Adoption - Japan

Medical Japan identified the gap vs OECD average of 90%.

The Mission

Empowering healthcare undergraduates with knowledge in Networks, AI, Cybersecurity, and IoT — building confidence and competence through inclusive, hands-on learning experiences.

Program overview

Through three stages, we will provide you with everything from acquiring knowledge to practical suggestions.

Stage 1 will be for the acquisition of digital skills, Stage 2 will be an idea contest, and the final Stage 3 will be a hackathon to be held in Singapore (selected teams only).

STAGE 1

Foundational learning

Online / Offline / In-person

  • AI fundamentals and responsible use
  • IoT and connected sensing for care
  • Cybersecurity basics
  • Regulatory and compliance essentials
STAGE 2

Idea Contest

Mentoring and skill development

  • Creating a solution proposal
  • Presentation (15 mins)
  • Feedback from Nokia and ARPA mentors
STAGE 3

AgeWell Hack

In-person hack campaign in Singapore. (Selected team)

  • Two-day in-person event
  • Interaction with international students
  • Final Presentation & Award Ceremony
  • Networking Dinner

Benefits for Participating Students

Practical skills

Improve practical knowledge of AI, IoT, and cybersecurity and data utilization capabilities.

Industry access

Nokia's expert mentoring and understanding of the healthcare tech industry.

Soft Skills

Develop presentation, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Career Development

International networking, portfolio creation, certificate of completion and awarding of awards.

Nokia Social Program Orientation

Orientation sessions

  • National University of Singapore
    • Hosts Barry Yip (Nokia) / Jack Wong (ARPA) / Hassaan Qadeer (Nokia)
    Date Tuesday, Novenber 18, 2025, at 13:00-14:30 (SGT)
    Type Hybrid (join us on campus or online)
    Location Global Learning Room, Stephen Riady Centre, National University of Singapore
  • Kyoto University 2nd session
    • Hosts Nobuhiro Miyamoto (Nokia)
    Date Thursday, April 15, 2026, at 17:10 - 18:30 (JST)
    Location Clinical Auditorium (First Clinical Research Building), Kyoto University Hosipital
    Online Session
  • Kyoto University 1st session
    • Hosts Barry Yip (Nokia) / Jack Wong (ARPA) / Nobuhiro Miyamoto (Nokia)
    Date Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 17:00-18:00 (JST)
    Location Museum of the Faculty of Medicine, Kyoto University
    Online Session
    *We will update the training schedule later

  • Tohoku University
    • Hosts Barry Yip (Nokia) / Jack Wong (ARPA) / Nobuhiro Miyamoto (Nokia)
    Date Friday, January 16, 2026, at 17:00-18:00 (JST) (1st time)
    Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 17:00-18:00 (JST) (2nd time)
    Location Lecture Room of Biomedical Engineering, Tohoku University
    Online Session
    *We will update the training schedule later
  • Melbourne University
    • Hosts Barry Yip (Nokia) / Jack Wong (ARPA) / Hassaan Qadeer (Nokia) / Marta Zumaquero (Nokia)
    Date Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 16:00-18:00 (AET)
    Location PAR-165-G-G20-David Wood Theatre, University of Melbourne
    Online Session
    *We will update the training schedule later
  • Hong Kong Metropolitan University
    • Hosts Barry Yip (Nokia) / Jack Wong (ARPA) / Hassaan Qadeer (Nokia) / Ning Lee (Nokia)
    Date Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 12:30-13:30 (HKT)
    Location F0621, IOH, Hong Kong Metropolitan University
    Online Session

    * Additional cooperating universities will be updated as they are decided.

Eligibility
  • Students from all backgrounds and experience
  • Comfort with English communication
  • Interested in tackling challenges in healthcare
  • Ability to actively collaborate with a team to solve problems
Partner ARPA: Asia Regulatory Professionals Association
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Schedule (tentative)

Nov 2025

Kick-off

Program Start/Orientation

Jan - Jun 2026

Stage 1: Skill acquisition

Intensive learning period through nine modules

May - Oct 2026

Stage 2: Idea Contest

Team idea creation and mentoring, finalist selection and hackathon preparation

Q4 2026

Stage 3: AgeWell Hack (Singapore)

F2F AgeWell Hack, Final Presentation

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