UM6P/Sothema 2023 Africa MedTech Challenge for African Entrepreneurs

Boadi — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 21:37:15 +0000

Sothema and Mohammed VI Polytechnic University are calling for innovative companies and entrepreneurs to leverage technology to develop the most innovative treatments and bring healthcare to the next level.

No matter if you’re working with big data, AI, API or robotics, we want to hear about your solutions to become the next revolution for researchers, doctors and patients.

This is an incredible opportunity to showcase your talent and make a real impact in healthcare.

Participate now, for a chance to collaborate with Sothema and Mohammed VI Polytechic University.

You will also have the opportunity to pitch your solution at the AU EU Innovation Festival in Cape Town and win a license to the Accelerator squared program!

About Mohammed VI Polytechnic University ( UM6P)

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University ( UM6P) is a Moroccan non-profit private research university. Its main campus is located in Ben Guerir, near Marrakech, with branches in Rabat and Laayoune.

The university is an institution oriented towards applied research and innovation and is engaged in economic and human development, with a focus on African development.

The university hosted its first cohort of students in 2013 before being officially inaugurated on January 12, 2017.Since then, the university has continued to expand to become a leading research institution for collaborations between Africa and Europe. UM6P also hosts the most powerful supercomputer in Africa.

The UM6P federates a number of schools and research institutes, some of which predate the existence of the university.

The university has numerous international partnerships with universities around the globe, including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Columbia Business School, Max Planck Society, HEC Paris, Mines ParisTech, the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, McGill University, and Sciences Po.

It was originally established by the charitable foundation of the state-owned OCP Group. It prioritises research and innovation relevant to Morocco and Africa by focusing on topics such as industrialization, food security, sustainable development, mining, behavioural and social sciences.

An associated Institute of Advanced Studies that will house visiting scientists from all around the world is being created.

Benefits

Finalist prizes include:

Customized support by Sothema’s experts according to your project’s needs
Access to technical resources provided by Sothema
Spotlight in Sothema’s and ENRICH in Africa’s communication channels
Invitations to the final event in Cape Town
A License for the Accelerator Squared online platform

Requirements

This Challenge is open and offered solely to:

Startups. A business entity, regardless of its business area. Startups may be required, in Sponsors’s sole discretion, to provide proof of (i) company registration by submitting a registration certificate issued within the last three (3) months, or ongoing company registration, or any trade registry and proof ensuring the registration of the entity in the relevant country, and (ii) a valid professional insurance policy subscription.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Sothema Africa MedTech Challenge

Timeline;

Application: March 2023 – May 7, 2023
Shortlisting: May 8, 2023 – May 14, 2023
Final Event: June, 15 2023

How to Apply

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Application Deadline

April 30, 2023

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