This informs the public about the Africa Young Innovators for Health Award 2023 for young African Innovators. Details about the Program are given below.
About Africa Young Innovators for Health Award 2023
The Africa Young Innovators for Health Award is the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA) and Speak Up Africa‘s flagship program focused on supporting young health entrepreneurs across Africa with the tools they need to advance promising healthcare solutions for the betterment of their communities.
Launched in 2021, the first edition of the Award focused on solutions that supported, equipped, protected, and trained healthcare workers working tirelessly to protect and treat the public amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Program Details
In the second edition of the Award, we seek to find and nurture health innovations that will help us get closer to the vision of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). UHC means everyone has access to the healthcare services that they need, of good quality and without the risk of financial hardship (WHO 2007).
The Prize
In support of gender equality we are ensuring that both genders will benefit equally from the Award program, this means two men and two women will be selected for the first and second prize: Funding totaling $90,000. 2 X First prizes of $30,000 and 2 X Second prizes of $15,000
Mentorship
A three-month business mentorship program from prominent business leaders
IP rights
Expert advice on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and any legal aspects by Adams & Adams
Media exposure
Media training, increased PR and press opportunities to present your innovation to global audience
Global network
Access to a network of supporters and partners working across healthcare, technology, and media
Eligibility
We call on applications from young African innovators (aged 21 to 35) who have already developed a minimum viable healthcare product/service (or are in the process of developing such a product or service) that contributes to achieve UHC by:
– Increasing the population coverage (how many people and/or who receive services or products (for example, youth, women, children, rural communities…), and/or
– Increasing the service coverage (i.e what health services are available), and/or
– Improving the cost-effectiveness of healthcare delivery, and/or
– In any other way, helps achieve Universal Healthcare Coverage.
If you’re innovating for better health outcomes and fit those criteria, apply now. It’s a game-changing opportunity!
Africa Young Innovators for Health Award 2023 Application
For those interested in Africa Young Innovators for Health Award 2023, open this link to start the application process.
Application Deadline
- The deadline for receipt of applications is Unspecified.
Open this link for more details about the Africa Young Innovators for Health Award 2023.
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