2024 Transforming Africa MedTech Conference

Call for Medical Device Hardware Technology in East Africa

Welcome to the 2024 Transforming African MedTech Conference, where innovators, entrepreneurs, and experts come together to revolutionize healthcare across Africa. We invite you to be part of this event by applying to showcase your medical device technology solutions.

About the Conference:

The second annual Transforming African MedTech Conference aims to unite innovators, clinicians, investors, policymakers, and other stakeholders from across the continent in a collaborative effort to envision the future of the African medical technology industry. Our definition of MedTech encompasses medical devices and equipment, robotics, artificial intelligence, and wearables.

This conference serves as a platform to showcase medical technology innovations, address pressing healthcare challenges, and foster collaboration among stakeholders. With 120 participants in 2023, this year’s event is expected to be even larger, further advancing MedTech solutions and shaping the future of healthcare in Africa.

By increasing linkages across the continent, we aim to strategically support the realization of locally conceived, developed and manufactured medical technologies that can be distributed and used throughout the African continent. During the conference, we plan to host spirited discussions, panels, masterclasses, and workshops on matters related to MedTech in Africa.

Call for Applications:

We are excited to announce the opening of the Call for Applications for the 2024 Transforming African MedTech Conference. If you are a MedTech innovator, entrepreneur, or organization making significant strides in medical device healthcare technology, we encourage you to apply to showcase your solutions at the conference.

If you are developing solutions for Low and Middle-Income populations in the following areas, we welcome you to apply.

  1. Maternal and child healthcare
  2. Hospital equipment
  3. Non-surgical medical equipment
  4. Surgical medical equipment
  5. Non-communicable disease equipment (Diagnostic tool)
  6. Communicable disease equipment (Diagnostic tool)
  7. Assistive technology
  8. Remote monitoring (wearable)
  9. Vital signs monitoring (in hospital)
  10. Others

Why Apply?

  • Learning opportunities in conference workshops and seminars
  • Gain exposure to a diverse audience of healthcare professionals, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders.
  • Showcase your innovations on a global stage and attract potential partners, investors, and customers.
  • Network with fellow innovators, experts, and stakeholders in the healthcare ecosystem.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of Africa’s annual MedTech Conference and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare on the continent. Apply now and join us in driving innovation, improving healthcare outcomes, and transforming lives across Africa.

For inquiries or more information, please contact medtech@villgroafrica.org.

Note: The application deadline is 10th May 2024.

Overview

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Closes May 10, 2024
Program dates Jun 3 - Aug 31
Organizer Villgro Africa
Website Visit website
Targets Africa
Sectors Biotechnology and medical research, Medical equipment and supplies
SDG (10)
10. Reduced Inequality, 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities, 12. Responsible Consumption and Production, 13. Climate Action, 17. Partnerships to achieve the Goal, 3. Good Health and Well-being, 5. Gender Equality, 7. Affordable and Clean Energy, 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth, 9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

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