The challenge aims at tapping into the growing number of innovation hubs
throughout Africa to offer solutions to emerging challenges. FILE PHOTO
| NMG
Kenyan innovators stand a chance to win up to $50,000 (Sh5
million) in American multinational Johnson & Johnson’s second
edition of Africa Innovation Challenge.
Contestants
will have to submit ideas for innovative solutions in the health and
environmental sectors which can be implemented and scaled up to impact
African communities.
Josh Ghaim, Chief Technology
Officer at Johnson & Johnson, said the challenge aims at tapping
into the growing number of innovation hubs throughout Africa to offer
solutions to emerging challenges.
“Our goal with the
second Africa Innovation Challenge is to expand our support for the
region’s entrepreneurs by pushing the boundaries of creative solutions
to meet several areas of urgent need,” said Mr Ghaim. Areas being
targeted are botanical solutions, packaging innovations, mental health,
health worker support, digital health tools and essential surgical care.
Submissions
are open to all African countries and from one or more individuals,
teams or companies; subject to eligibility requirements set out in the
terms and conditions for the challenge. The deadline for submitting
applications is January 16, with award recipients expected to be
announced thereafter.
The first challenge, launched in
November 2016, focused on three health areas: promoting early child
development and maternal health; empowering young women; and improving
family well-being. The three winning concepts were from Burundi, Uganda
and Liberia.
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