THE ABU DHABI GLOBAL HEALTH WEEK (ADGHW) STARTUP ZONE
Where Health Innovation Comes to Life
Where Health Innovation Comes to Life Startup Zone at Abu Dhabi Global Health Week
Designed to provide health startups with the resources, visibility and networking opportunities required to bring ideas to life, the Startup Zone will serve as a hub for collaboration, innovation and inspiration during the event. Featuring dedicated pods, startups will display innovative ideas, alongside stages for live pitches to potential investors. The Startup Zone will foster collaboration to advance prevention, improve patient outcomes, increase accessibility, and enhance healthcare delivery.
Health startups are invited to apply to showcase their business ideas and pitch to the investors.
The application portal will be closed on March 25, 2025. Late applications will not be considered.
The innovations should fall into one of the following three domains including:
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
The ADGHW Innovation Awards are open to individuals and organizations worldwide that have made significant contributions to healthcare innovation. Whether you are a startup, established company, healthcare professional, or researcher, you are encouraged to submit your innovative solutions. Submissions must be provided in English and include all required supporting documents to ensure a complete and thorough evaluation process.
To be considered for the award, applications must meet the following eligibility criteria:
1. Compliance with Laws and Standards
The solution must meet the relevant ethical, safety, and quality approvals (e.g., FDA, IAA, ISO, etc.) and show evidence of this.
2. Solution Status
The solution must be a tangible product or a fully developed system beyond the proof-of-concept stage, such as a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). It should be operational, implemented in at least one healthcare setting (e.g., hospital, clinic, or community health program), or ready for market launch, demonstrating clear impact and applicability in healthcare.
3. Alignment with Innovation Domains
The solution must directly relate to one of the innovation domains of the award.
4. Proof Measurable Impact
The solution must demonstrate a measurable impact on healthcare by improving delivery, accessibility, or patient outcomes.
5. Availability to Attend
If nominated, the nominee or representative must be available to attend the awards ceremony during ADGHW to accept the award in person.
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