Africa Digital Epidemiology and Innovation Network Innovation Challenge for Healthtech Innovators in Africa
The Africa Digital Epidemiology and Innovation Network (ADEIN), a manifestation of the Design for Health Practice at CcHUB, has declared the commencement of its innovation Challenge with the theme: Emerging Tech and Digital Interoperability: Innovating for Resilience and Improved Healthcare Delivery. The objective of this program is to establish a platform where innovators can showcase inventive technological concepts, simulations, and finalized products that are designed to provide adaptable AI-enhanced solutions in the healthcare sector.
This initiative is part of the practice’s strategy to offer assistance and funding to talented innovators in the creation and launch of products that will advance emerging technology in enhancing healthcare. These products include digitized disease monitoring and tracking systems, support systems for epidemiology studies, and the utilization of real-world data to amplify the impact of healthcare in Africa.
In line with this, the ADEIN Ambassadors are inviting health tech innovators to participate in the ADEIN Innovation Challenge. This challenge aims to stimulate innovations among healthcare entrepreneurs who are enthusiastic about utilizing emerging technologies to bridge existing gaps in the healthcare sector, particularly in relation to healthcare delivery, disease preparedness, and climate health in Africa. We will be providing support to 12 promising startups with innovative solutions.
The final Demo day/pitch events will be conducted virtually in four countries: Nigeria, Kenya, Tunisia, and Rwanda.
Innovation Categories/Title:
1. Healthcare Delivery
2. Disease Preparedness
3. Climate Health
Eligibility Criteria: Africa Digital Epidemiology and Innovation Network Innovation Challenge for Healthtech Innovators in Africa
1. All team members must be citizens of African countries or currently studying/working in an African organization.
2. The opportunity is open to participants with solutions at various stages of development. Early-stage concepts or prototypes will be accepted.
3. Teams must consist of at least two (2) and at most five (5) members.
4. Teams must have at least one technically skilled member (e.g., software developer, data scientist, AI engineer).
5. Teams are encouraged to have members with healthcare domain expertise (e.g., doctors, nurses, public health professionals).
6. Proposals must focus on the development of innovative digital epidemiology solutions that address the specified public health challenges relevant to the African context.
7. Submitted projects should leverage technology and/or AI to address specific healthcare challenges.
8. Solutions should demonstrate a clear path to scalability and potential for widespread adoption within the healthcare system.
9. Projects should have the potential for a significant positive impact on healthcare delivery, accessibility, or affordability.
10. Open to startups and early-stage ventures.
Benefits: Africa Digital Epidemiology and Innovation Network Innovation Challenge for Healthtech Innovators in Africa
1. Winners stand a chance to win $1250 to upscale their innovations.
2. Gain CcHUB’s 4-month Pre-incubation program with a tailored and personalized coaching experience covering investment readiness, product development, market access, etc.
3. Mentorship opportunities: in developing your innovation and access to connections with local tech hubs and experts.
4. Tailored support: Irrespective of whether you are a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned founder, our Startup support unit caters to startups at every stage.
5. Exposure to potential investors and funding opportunities to scale eligible innovations and bring them to market.
6. Many more exciting offers.
Registration Detailsfor the Africa Digital Epidemiology and Innovation Network Innovation Challenge for Healthtech Innovators in Africa
- Link to Apply: https://forms.gle/sjD85kimmahMERLT7
- Application Deadline: June 21st 2024
