Emory University invites applications from African scientists with innovative solutions to healthcare for theย Advancing Healthcare in Africa AHIA Healthcare Innovation Conference.
Application Deadline:ย 15th April 2019
Eligible Countries:ย African countries
To Be Taken At (Country):ย Johannesburg, South Africa
About the Award:ย Theย AHIA Healthcare Innovation Conferenceย 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:ย Innovation Teamsย consisting of scientists and students are formed for each technology. The Innovation Teams collaborate for the entirety of the conference toย create a development planย and tackle some of the most pressingย challengesย facing African healthcare systems.
Specializations for studying on this opportunity:
- Business development
- Funding opportunities
- Investor outreach
- Business plan creation
- Presentation creation
- Intellectual property
Type:ย Conference
Eligibility:ย African scientists that have innovative solutions that potentially address current healthcare problems are invited to the AHIA Healthcare Innovation Conference.
Number of Awards:ย Not specified
Value of Award:ย Travel and hotels to theย 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:ย Submit thisย Application
Visit the Programme Webpage for Details
Award Providers:ย Emory University