Global Health Innovation Accelerator (GHIA)

About

GHIA aims at fast-tracking the development of promising medical technologies that will address health issues affecting the low-income communities. The center will play a key role in connecting scientists and technical experts, giving funds and a networking platform for global partners with local scientists and innovators thus accelerating the development and introduction of medical products. At first, the partnership will focus on the advancement of medical devices, diagnostics and health tools to reach out to the most-vulnerable women and children. GHIA is a partnership between the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and PATH, an international health organization. Official document of intent for the organization: http://www.mrc.ac.za/Media/Transformative.pdf

Investment Focus

Sectors

healthtech