This unique program enables innovators in low- and lower-middle-income countries and Canada to develop their bold idea with big impact to improve global health conditions.
We are seeking ideas that reflect the full spectrum of global health
including drug discovery, medical devices and diagnostics, vaccine
development, health and medical education, maternal and child health,
non-communicable diseases (including mental health and cancer),
information communication technologies, health-related water and
sanitation, and agriculture.
Awards are initially valued at $100,000 CAD for up to 12-18 months to
demonstrate proof-of-concept of the idea. Upon successful review of
proposals at 12-18 months after the initial award is granted, scale-up
grants of up to $1 million CAD may be awarded with potential linkages to
private sector investments.
We are looking for innovative ideas to address complex real-world
challenges that involve a scientific or technological solution (new or
existing) alone or in combination with social and/or business
innovations. We call this approach Integrated Innovation.
From a Social Innovation perspective – are there social innovations
(including health systems, the determinants of health,
ethical/social/cultural/legal frameworks, public policies, leadership
and human resources among others) that will be necessary to bring the
scientific/technological solutions that are developed to scale in local
communities in an appropriate manner?
From a Business Innovation perspective – are there
appropriate business systems in place to produce and deliver the
scientific/technological solution at an affordable pricepoint?
Application Deadline: September 5, 2012 3:00 p.m. EDT
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