HL7 Challenge to Showcase Standards-Based AI Innovation
Data standards organization Health Level Seven International (HL7) is launching an innovation competition designed to spotlight the transformative potential of artificial intelligence when powered by open health data standards.
By showcasing real-world solutions that pair AI with HL7 standards, the organization said it is seeking to accelerate industry-wide adoption of responsible and scalable innovation.
The HL7 AI Challenge is open to any individual, team or organization across academia, industry, and government using HL7 standards to power AI applications that solve real-world clinical, operational or equity-focused problems. HL7 membership is not required, and there is no cost to participate.
“As AI becomes more deeply embedded in healthcare, we must ensure it advances—not undermines—trust, transparency, and patient outcomes,” said Charles Jaffe, M.D., Ph.D., CEO of HL7 International, in a statement. “The HL7 AI Challenge invites technologists, researchers and clinicians worldwide to showcase how open standards can anchor responsible, scalable AI innovation, bridging the health IT and AI communities for the benefit of all.”
Selected winners will be recognized on stage during HL7’s 39th Annual Plenary, Working Group Meeting, September 13-19, 2025, in Pittsburgh.
Submissions must be received by July 30, 2025. The HL7 website offers more information, including submission guidelines, full list of categories, and important dates.
