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The Global Health Academy at Nuvance Health is pleased to announce the launch of the Inaugural Global Health Innovation Idea Challenge (GHIIC), and to invite all the international partner sites to participate in this exciting program.
The GHIIC 2025 is an exciting new initiative aimed at fostering collaborative, interdisciplinary solutions to pressing global health challenges. Hosted by the Global Health Academy, GHIIC will engage students, researchers, and healthcare professionals from around the world to develop innovative, scalable, and sustainable projects that improve health outcomes and equity.​​
Who Can Participate?
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​Faculty, Researchers, Entrepreneurs, Innovators, and students formally connected from one of the International Partner Institutions of Nuvance Global Health.
Why Participate?
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Showcase your innovation on a global stage.
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Obtain mentorship to bring your innovation idea to life.
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Engage with international experts in healthcare, technology, and policy.
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Be part of a lasting impact on health systems worldwide.
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Present to potential funders of your innovation idea during the live pitch.
Focus Areas:
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Health Equity & Access – Solutions to expand healthcare access in underserved regions.
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Emerging Health Technologies – AI, telemedicine, and mobile health innovations.
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Global Health Education – Advancing medical and public health training worldwide.
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Sustainable Health Systems – Strengthening resilience in healthcare delivery.
How it Works:
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Proposal Submission Period: April – June 2025
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Evaluation and Finalist Selection: July – August 2025
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Top Finalists Announced and invited to present at the Global Health Pitchfest during the 4th Annual Global Health Conference in September 2025 (Danbury, CT).
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Winning teams receive monetary awards (up to $20,000), mentorship, and potentially funding support to advance their projects.
Get Involved:
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We invite submissions from our international partners in Armenia, Botswana, Dominican Republic, India, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.
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Teams from diverse disciplines—including medicine, public health, engineering, and social sciences—are encouraged to apply.
The Submission Process can be completed in just a few steps:
1.) Download the initial application form. Please complete the application form and save it as a PDF file.
2.) Click on the Submit button below and complete the online form. When prompted, please upload the completed application PDF file that you saved in step 1.