The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) is pleased to present HITS 4KIDS, under the Health Innovation Spark (HITS) initiative — a global platform dedicated to spotlighting startups that are transforming pediatric and parental health.

In celebration of World’s Children’s Day (20 November 2025), the event will bring together startups, investors, policymakers, academia, and healthcare professionals to exchange insights, foster partnerships, and accelerate innovations that improve child and parental well-being.

Event Highlights

• Pitching Competition
  Showcasing breakthrough solutions in pediatric and parental health from 11 estemeed ASEAN & Indian startups:

1. AGAP. AI: An AI-based tracker for detecting developmental delays in early childhood
2. Angsana Health: An expanded autism assessment platform in ASEAN
3. Doctor Tool (PT Medifa Infoyasa Suryantara): A digital tool helping clinics record maternal and newborn care data
4. Med Kern: An affordable automated peritoneal dialysis system for children
5. Meracle: A smart inhaler device that improves patient adherence and asthma treatment outcomes
6. Nexo Prima Sdn Bhd: An integrated platform for connecting and managing medical device data
7. Play For Earth: A game-based solution to improve children’s adherence to medical treatment
8. Prima Ku: An Indonesian app for monitoring child growth, development, and health
9. Sejolly Education: A support app for children with special needs to manage routines and monitor development
10. Tele Cexup Indonesia: Early detection of pre-eclampsia through ultrasound and biomarker technology
11. The Keeper Limited: A low-cost AI screening system for detecting anaemia and thalassaemia risks

• 1-on-1 Cross-Border Matching
  Providing direct networking opportunities with investors, partners, and ecosystem leaders.
• Panel Discussions
  Featuring distinguished speakers from investment, academic, and healthcare sectors to discuss the future of health innovation.