Johnson & Johnson has launched the Champions of Science Africa Innovation Challenge 2.0, the second continent-wide competition calling on African innovators to submit ideas for innovative technologies, products and solutions that have the potential to create positive impact for African communities.
The challenge focuses on identifying scalable and sustainable solutions to six major health and environmental problems for Africa’s population.
“The growing number of innovation hubs throughout Africa is sparking a new generation of entrepreneurs who are innovating and finding new solutions for issues facing their communities,” said Josh Ghaim, Chief Technology Officer, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc noted.
“Our goal with the second Africa Innovation Challenge is to expand our support for the region’s entrepreneurs by pushing the boundaries of creative solutions to meet several areas of urgent need. With six new solution categories, Africa Innovation Challenge 2.0 represents an extraordinary opportunity for the region’s growing community of innovators to showcase new ideas with the potential for broad societal impact,” added Ghaim.
The Africa Innovation Challenge 2.0 is designed to address the critical unmet needs of the continent and local communities in Africa.
Challenge participants with the best solutions will receive up to US$50,000 in funding and mentorship from the global network of scientists, engineers and business managers within the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies to bring new solutions forward.
Solution categories for the Africa Innovation Challenge 2.0
The challenge’s six new solution categories aim to address significant threats to Africa’s health care systems and environment:
Botanical solutions, packaging innovations, mental health, health worker support, digital health tools and essential surgical care
