USAID Emerging Health Threats Division, Innovations (Up to US$200,000) 2023

In partnership with USAID, Project Last Mile is seeking to identify enterprises that demonstrate a proven or promising innovation to address emerging disease prevention and/or control, are poised for growth, and would benefit from Project Last Mile’s technical assistance.

To support USAID Global Health Security (GHS) objectives, this program will aim to identify and strengthen market entry and scale-up of health innovations that can strengthen prevention, detection, and/or response for infectious disease threats around the world.

Solutions should focus on late-stage development of a small form factor biomedical technology and support the following GHS Program objectives:

• Reduced spillover of emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) in humans or animals from
  which zoonotic pathogens spillover;
• Improved detection and/or identification of potential or real pathogens associated with
  EIDs; and/or
• Improved understanding of the epidemiology of EIDs among humans, animals, insects,
  and/or the environment.

• Table of Content
• About VC4A
• USAID Emerging Health Threats Division, Innovations
• Aim and Benefits of USAID Emerging Health Threats Division, Innovations
• Requirements for USAID Emerging Health Threats Division, Innovations Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About VC4A

VC4A started with the mission to build up Africa’s start up community. Started in 2007, the network building organization has grown organically over the years into what is now the leading community working to build high growth high impact companies globally. Increased economic momentum is fueled by a growing number of entrepreneurs and their ambition to transform society. It is imperative we seek out the collaborations and partnerships needed to bring together the capital, knowledge, and network these entrepreneurs require to succeed – and to provide every entrepreneur with an e... continue reading

USAID Emerging Health Threats Division, Innovations

Aim and Benefits of USAID Emerging Health Threats Division, Innovations

Each enterprise will be matched with a PLM Subject Matter Expert (SME) and will gain one-on-one technical advice, coaching, and mentoring support to design a solution to a key business challenge being faced by the enterprise. Enterprises may also be eligible for up to a maximum of US$200,000 in grant funding, in addition to separate technical assistance.

Requirements for USAID Emerging Health Threats Division, Innovations Qualification

Solutions may include any new / emerging technologies, products, processes, or approaches  that can support the key program objectives outlined below:

• Prevent disease outbreaks
• Detect threats early
• Respond rapidly and effectively when outbreaks occur

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details,visit VC4A website