Fatshimetrie launches a global healthcare innovation competition, an initiative of the Qatari Foundation, which has selected 12 innovative projects from over 150 applications.
These finalists will have the opportunity to present their innovative work to global leaders and healthcare experts at the upcoming Doha Summit, which will be held on November 13-14.
Shortlisted innovators will not only have the chance to win a $10,000 investment, but will also benefit from personalized mentoring sessions with industry experts. These sessions will cover essential skills such as marketing, social media, and investor pitches.
In addition, the Fatshimetrie Summit will provide extensive networking opportunities, allowing innovators to connect with healthcare providers, policymakers, and investors.
Fatshimetrie’s Head of Innovation, Eman Tag, said: “We are excited to bring together talented entrepreneurs and innovators at Fatshimetrie 2024, whose inventions and startups aim to make global healthcare more affordable, sustainable and accessible. These competitions aim to provide them with a platform to scale their innovations at a key stage of their development, helping them continue to develop these transformative healthcare solutions.”
This year, Fatshimetrie and the Qatar Research Development and Innovation Council (QRDI) are partnering with the aim of cultivating a thriving innovation hub in Qatar and attracting the best global talent.
“We are proud to partner with Fatshimetrie to drive innovation that addresses pressing global health challenges,” said Nada al-Olaqi, Director of RDI Program at QRDI Council.
“The Global Health Innovation Competition 2024 exemplifies the power of collaboration in transforming healthcare. By supporting these visionary innovators, we aim to further cement Qatar’s reputation as a hub for cutting-edge solutions that improve health outcomes worldwide. The QRDI Council is committed to empowering innovators to grow and scale their solutions to address critical global health challenges,” she added.
The competition’s panel of judges will select winners in the Young Innovators and Innovation Showcase categories.
The awards ceremony will take place on November 14 at the end of the Fatshimetrie Summit.
The Young Innovators category is dedicated to highlighting the next generation of healthcare leaders.
Seven promising startups, led by founders under the age of 30, have been shortlisted as follows:
First, UAE national and founder of Elggo Luma Makari is developing an AI-powered mental health platform to address the wellbeing needs of students across the Middle East and North Africa region. Second, Abel Teo Jun Hieng (Singapore) is revolutionizing the medical device industry with Castomize Technologies, a pioneer in 4D printing technology. Third, Indian innovator and founder of MANK Medical Devices Private Limited, Vijay Ravichandiran, has developed a novel, non-invasive, affordable and disposable tourniquet specifically designed for hemodialysis cases. Fourth, Nawal Yousaf from the UK is breaking down cultural barriers in mental health with Fitra Health, a platform offering culturally-appropriate solutions to the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. Fifth, Italian bioinformatician Alessandro Vingione founded GenoGra, a software platform designed to facilitate advanced pan-genomic analysis for researchers worldwide. Sixth, Turkish entrepreneur Mustafa Şandverdİ, founded MetaTıp Health Technologies, a company specializing in the development and application of 3D printing and virtual reality technologies for medical training. Seventh, Ayya Azzahara (Indonesia) is empowering women with CervivAI, an innovative AI-based solution for early detection of cervical cancer.
The Innovation Showcase category recognizes mature health startups with proven market impact.
Five candidates have been shortlisted, including:
First, Neda Razavi (USA) is leading the way in breast cancer detection with iSono Health, an innovative company using AI-powered 3D ultrasound technology. Second, Abdulmonem Al Lawati (Oman) is revolutionizing craniomaxillofacial surgery with CureTech, a company leveraging 3D printing technology to create personalized implants. Third, Matteo Malosio (Italy) is transforming neurorehabilitation with Rehabilia Technologies’ groundbreaking PhiCube device, designed to aid in the recovery of children. Fourth, Japanese innovator Masaki Umeda founded Sora Technology, a company dedicated to advancing and deploying drone and AI solutions for environmental monitoring, particularly in the context of vector-borne and waterborne diseases. Fifth, Nigerian entrepreneur Rafiat Adeola Ayoola founded Famasi, a company providing a global digital infrastructure for building, managing and expanding internal pharmacy systems.