The healthcare industry is experiencing a profound transformation, driven by AI-based startups that are pioneering new advancements. These companies are harnessing cutting edge AI technologies to refine patient care, streamline operations, and enhance clinical outcomes. From improving diagnostic accuracy and crafting personalized treatment plans to advancing drug discovery, AI is reshaping every facet of healthcare, making high-quality care more accessible and affordable. Amidst this revolutionary shift, Avika stands out as a leader in mental health care. Recognizing the urgent need for innovative solutions in a world where over 970 million people struggle with mental health issues, Avika has developed a groundbreaking mind health platform. By integrating AI and virtual reality, the company offers personalized and scalable mental health experiences, bridging the gap in mental health care and ensuring that effective support is available to all.

Avika stands at the forefront of technology and mental health, offering innovative VR-based therapeutic tools designed to empower both individuals and mental health practitioners. Their platform features guided imagery sessions tailored to local contexts, providing relaxation, meditation, and exposure therapy in a clinical setting. The firm’s services include personalized, self-managed immersive experiences for individual users, such as those seeking

relaxation or mindfulness, as well as therapist-led interactive VR sessions for cognitive and physical rehabilitation. Additionally, the platform also offers a mobile app with psychoeducation and resilience building tools accessible to both clinical and non-clinical users. Available in multiple languages, the firm’s solutions ensure accessibility and relevance for diverse population, combining cutting-edge technology with a therapeutic focus to enhance mental well-being.

AI-Driven Personalized Therapies

The company leverages the dynamic potential of AI to revolutionize mental health therapies and assessments by creating highly personalized care plans. In the absence of strict biomarkers for mental health, AI enables more contextual and scenario-based assessments before subjective ratings are applied. “Our AI-driven avatars provide diverse interactions tailored to the patient’s current mental state, allowing for continuous engagement and support throughout their mental health journey. By analyzing historical data, AI helps therapists develop personalized care plans, ensuring that treatment is adapted to the individual’s current conditions.

We also focus on transforming traditional therapeutic methods, enhancing the continuum of care, and making mental health support more responsive and effective through the integration of advanced AI technologies”, guarantees Sirisha Peyyeti, Founder & CEO, Avika.

Building a strong brand identity in the niche field of mental health, Avika has positioned itself as a pioneer in blending AI and VR technologies for therapeutic applications a unique approach that sets the company apart in the global market. In India, the firm stands out as one of the very few, if not the only, company integrating these cutting-edge technologies in the mental health space. The company’s focus on the user experience, whether for end users or therapists, has been central to its brand strength.

Expanding Horizons

Avika has set its sights on ambitious growth, with plans to expand both its product line and geographic reach. Having just launched its nonclinical version in the hospitality industry, the company is gearing up to introduce interactive cognitive and physical therapy experiences within the next three months. The firm’s vision is to create personalized VR experiences driven by user preferences, utilizing generative AI and spatial computing devices. It also aims to deliver real-time, user imagination based VR experiences. Avika is committed to accelerating product development by leveraging AI platforms, subject matter expertise, and strategic funding to rapidly bring innovative solutions to the mental health market.