Emory University invites applications from African scientists with innovative solutions to healthcare for the Advancing Healthcare in Africa AHIA Healthcare Innovation Conference.

Application Deadline: 15th April 2019

Eligible Countries: African countries

To Be Taken At (Country): Johannesburg, South Africa

About the Award: The AHIA Healthcare Innovation Conference is a multi-phase program that consists of a three-day summer conference and ongoing advice from leading professionals in science, business, and law.

A limited number of Innovation Teams will be selected to receive ongoing advice to help transition innovations from the laboratory to market. This may involved additional travel to meet with industry professionals or potential investors.

AT THE CONFERENCE: Innovation Teams consisting of scientists and students are formed for each technology. The Innovation Teams collaborate for the entirety of the conference to create a development plan and tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing African healthcare systems.

Specializations for studying on this opportunity:

• Business development
• Funding opportunities
• Investor outreach
• Business plan creation
• Presentation creation
• Intellectual property

Type: Conference

Eligibility: African scientists that have innovative solutions that potentially address current healthcare problems are invited to the AHIA Healthcare Innovation Conference.

Number of Awards: Not specified

Value of Award: Travel and hotels to the AHIA Healthcare Innovation Conference will be covered for those selected. At the end of the conference, select scientists will receive ongoing advice to help transition their innovations from laboratory to market.

How to Apply: Submit this Application

Visit the Programme Webpage for Details

Award Providers: Emory University