17-year-old innovator from Ludhiana leads breakthroughs in AI and Biomedical Technology

Krishiv Mahajan, a recent graduate of Sat Paul Mittal School, is gaining national attention as a rising star in biomedical technology and artificial intelligence. At just 17, Krishiv has already launched AI tools now being piloted in healthcare settings, published peer-reviewed research, and partnered with leading institutions — all before entering university.

Among his standout achievements is CutiCure, a novel AI-powered web application that can detect 11 nail diseases, including acral melanoma, with 98.8% accuracy. The tool has been validated by dermatologists and was awarded “Most Admired Innovative Healthcare Solution” by Dr Baljit Kaur, Cabinet Minister for Women and Child Development, Government of Punjab.

CutiCure is currently undergoing pilot testing at clinics across the state.

After interning at Meril Life Sciences, one of India’s most prominent biomedical firms, Krishiv was invited to co-develop three advanced AI projects with their R&D division — a rare achievement for a high school student. These include:

Krishiv also founded Project Bulaao, a physiotherapy access platform that has helped connect over 5,500 elderly patients with certified physiotherapists across six cities in Punjab. His work has been recognised at both the state and national level, receiving accolades from the Deputy Speaker of the Punjab Legislative Assembly, the Minister of Health and Family Welfare, and the Ministry of Child and Welfare Development.

An advocate for youth innovation, Krishiv served as the Founder and President of the AI Club at his school, where he taught Python and Java to younger students and led peers in building AI models, such as air quality prediction systems. He also captained the senior football team, and is a black belt Sensei in traditional Japanese karate.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Krishiv launched Saarthi, a volunteer-driven initiative that provided home-cooked meals and medical kits to over 400 families in Ludhiana. The project later expanded to support flood-affected families with food and medicines in rural Punjab.

According to a press release, Krishiv says, “I’m inspired by the power of engineering to bridge inequities in healthcare — and I hope to keep building solutions that are affordable, scalable, and meaningful.”