Empowering-Africas-Next-Health-Innovators (9).pptx

BEST WAY OF HEALTH INNOVATION INITIATIVES

1. Empowering Africa's Next Health Innovators A Community - Centered and Entrepreneurial Approach at Ashesi University Mr. Cornelius Mensah BSc (Aberdeen) | MSc (Oxford) | MCM (McGill) | MSc (Stanford) | MPhil (Oxford) | PhD in Progress (UMaT) Ashesi University 2025 Strategic Proposal

2. The Opportunity Africa's Healthcare Innovation Gap

3. The Healthcare Challenge 54% Population lacking quality healthcare access WHO, 2022 65% Youth population under 35 Africa's untapped innovation potential $66B Annual healthcare financing gap McKinsey Global Institute, 2021

4. The Core Problem Innovation Without Structure No structured platforms University-level health innovation lacks clear frameworks for student development Academic disconnect Learning remains separate from real community health needs Missing mentorship No long-term incubation structures for promising ideas Impact invisibility Absence of tracking and innovation metrics Result: Promising health ideas remain undeveloped or unimplemented across the continent

5. The Solution Ashesi's Innovation Ecosystem

6. Our Vision Build a sustainable health innovation ecosystem through technology, research, and entrepreneurship Student-Led Innovation Biannual hackathons tied to real community challenges Community Engagement Direct field work with clinics and health compounds Structured Incubation Mentorship and funding for promising ventures

7. Implementation Five-Pillar Approach

8. Program Components Hackathon Implementation Challenge-based events: maternal health, diagnostics, medical technology Community Engagement Field visits, interviews with clinics and CHPS compounds Mentorship & Incubation Structured coaching, prototyping funds, and lab access Knowledge Management Cloud-based project tracking and impact measurement Media & Communications Thought leadership through blogs, videos, and reports

9. Community-Centered Design Field Engagement 3+ field visits per semester Direct clinic partnerships Community health compound collaboration Real-world problem identification Academic Integration Clinical biochemistry curriculum Public health coursework Entrepreneurship training Civic engagement programs

10. Expected Impact Measurable Outcomes

11. Projected Annual Impact 4+ Student-led startups Health innovation ventures launched annually 20+ Students in development Active participants in venture programs 6+ Community partnerships Health facility and NGO collaborations 3+ Regional publications Academic articles and case studies

12. Timeline & Budget 12-Month Implementation 1 Q1: Foundation Stakeholder mapping, curriculum design, knowledge hub launch 2 Q2: Launch First hackathon, media launch, community engagements 3 Q3: Incubation Post-hackathon support, hospital partnerships, reporting 4 Q4: Scale Second hackathon, evaluation, scale-up roadmap

13. Investment Required Hackathon logistics (2/year) $7,000 Student prototype funding $5,000 Mentorship & facilitator honoraria $3,000 Community engagement fieldwork $2,000 Knowledge hub & communications $3,000 Administrative support $2,000 Total Investment $22,000 ROI: Each dollar invested targets 10x impact through scalable health ventures and regional knowledge leadership

14. The Vision Igniting a movement of young health innovators across Africa

15. Why Now, Why Ashesi Proven Leadership Ashesi's track record in ethical, entrepreneurial education Strategic Timing Africa's youth demographic dividend meets digital health revolution Scalable Model Framework designed for replication across African universities Community Impact Direct connection between student innovation and health outcomes

16. Partnership Opportunity Join Africa's Health Innovation Movement Partner with Ashesi to transform how Africa develops its next generation of health innovators

17. Next Steps 1 Partnership Discussion Schedule detailed consultation on funding and collaboration opportunities 2 Stakeholder Alignment Connect with Ashesi leadership and program coordinators 3 Implementation Planning Finalize timeline, budget allocation, and success metrics 4 Launch Preparation Begin Q1 activities with stakeholder mapping and curriculum design

18. Contact Information Mr. Cornelius Mensah Program Lead Ashesi University ✉️ [email protected] 📱 [phone] 🌐 ashesi.edu.gh Ready to Transform Healthcare Let's discuss how your partnership can accelerate Africa's health innovation ecosystem "The future of African healthcare lies in the hands of today's students"

19. Together, we can build Africa's healthiest future Thank you for your partnership in empowering Africa's next health innovators