A proud moment for the Armenian digital health community: our Master of Digital Health (MDH) students Dr Samantha Grace Sharon Mercy and Dr Ravikumar Daniefranklyn won 2nd place at the Seaside Startup Summit 2026 at Lake Sevan with their digital health project, Dr. Asa.
Their achievement reflects the creativity, dedication and entrepreneurial spirit of MDH students, who are already making an impact on the future of healthcare.
At a glance
- Event: Seaside Startup Summit 2026, Lake Sevan
- Project: Dr. Asa
- Result: 2nd place in the Starter Final Battle, with a USD 5,000 prize
- Team: Dr Samantha Grace Sharon Mercy and Dr Ravikumar Daniefranklyn
- Program: Master of Digital Health, Cohort 2025 (RAU and DIT double degree)
From the classroom to the startup stage
The MDH program uses project-based learning, so students build real digital health solutions during their studies. Startup events like the Seaside Startup Summit are a chance to test these ideas with investors, mentors and the wider ecosystem.
Congratulations to the team. We can’t wait to see what’s next.
Join the next cohort
If you are passionate about healthcare, innovation, AI and digital transformation, the Master of Digital Health is your opportunity to join a community that is shaping the future. For admissions questions, contact Lusine Shahverdyan, MDH Program Manager.
Originally shared on our LinkedIn.