<p>Today is a special two-part episode. We’ll be talking about two exciting funding and training opportunities for health innovators in Africa.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In part 1, we&#39;ll hear from <a href="https://ughe.org/natnael-shimelash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Dr Natnael Shimelash</strong></a>, Head of the East Africa Biodesign Program. This program is a 10 month long fellowship program during which fellows are expected to utilize the biodesign process to develop medtech innovations that solve real world problems. </p> <p><br></p> <p>In part 2, we&#39;ll hear from <a href="https://aphrc.org/person/sylvia-kiwuwa-muyingo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Dr. Sylvia Muyingo</strong></a> who is leading the Mental Health Data Prize Africa. This prize is open to innovators, researchers and startups that are interested in generating scalable innovations and data-driven insights aimed at tackling the growing burden of mental health across Africa. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Now the deadlines for applying to both opportunities are coming up soon, so if any of this sounds interesting to you, please dive right into the episode and learn more. You can also find out more about both opportunities by visiting the links below.</p> <ul> <li><strong>East Africa Biodesign Program: </strong><a href="https://ughe.org/east-africa-biodesign-program" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://ughe.org/east-africa-biodesign-program</a></li> <li><strong>Mental Health Data Prize Africa:</strong> <a href="https://www.mentalhealthdataprizeafrica.aphrc.org/applications/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.mentalhealthdataprizeafrica.aphrc.org/applications/</a></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p>MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by ⁠⁠<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-oji-oti/">⁠⁠Dr. Sam Oti⁠⁠</a>⁠⁠, and co-edited by ⁠⁠<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica2ojiambo/">⁠⁠Veronica Ojiambo⁠⁠</a>⁠⁠. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you’d like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: sam.oti@alumni.harvard.edu or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti&#39;s role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada&#39;s International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast&#39;s content.</p>

MedxTek Africa

Samuel Oti

Ep52 - Exciting funding and training opportunities for health innovators

JUL 20, 202450 MIN
MedxTek Africa

Ep52 - Exciting funding and training opportunities for health innovators

JUL 20, 202450 MIN

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<p>Today is a special two-part episode. We’ll be talking about two exciting funding and training opportunities for health innovators in Africa.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In part 1, we&#39;ll hear from <a href="https://ughe.org/natnael-shimelash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Dr Natnael Shimelash</strong></a>, Head of the East Africa Biodesign Program. This program is a 10 month long fellowship program during which fellows are expected to utilize the biodesign process to develop medtech innovations that solve real world problems. </p> <p><br></p> <p>In part 2, we&#39;ll hear from <a href="https://aphrc.org/person/sylvia-kiwuwa-muyingo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Dr. Sylvia Muyingo</strong></a> who is leading the Mental Health Data Prize Africa. This prize is open to innovators, researchers and startups that are interested in generating scalable innovations and data-driven insights aimed at tackling the growing burden of mental health across Africa. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Now the deadlines for applying to both opportunities are coming up soon, so if any of this sounds interesting to you, please dive right into the episode and learn more. You can also find out more about both opportunities by visiting the links below.</p> <ul> <li><strong>East Africa Biodesign Program: </strong><a href="https://ughe.org/east-africa-biodesign-program" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://ughe.org/east-africa-biodesign-program</a></li> <li><strong>Mental Health Data Prize Africa:</strong> <a href="https://www.mentalhealthdataprizeafrica.aphrc.org/applications/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.mentalhealthdataprizeafrica.aphrc.org/applications/</a></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p>MedxTek Africa is produced and hosted by ⁠⁠<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-oji-oti/">⁠⁠Dr. Sam Oti⁠⁠</a>⁠⁠, and co-edited by ⁠⁠<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica2ojiambo/">⁠⁠Veronica Ojiambo⁠⁠</a>⁠⁠. If you have any thoughts on this episode, or recommendations of African health innovators that you’d like us to host on the show, please reach out directly by email: [email protected] or find us on Twitter or LinkedIn.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Please note that the MedxTek Africa Podcast is distinct from Dr. Oti&#39;s role as a Senior Program Specialist at Canada&#39;s International Development Research Centre. The information provided in this podcast is not medical advice, nor should it be construed or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The MedxTek Africa Podcast, its production team, guests and partners assume no liability for the application of the podcast&#39;s content.</p>