( MENAFN - The Peninsula) The Peninsula Doha, Qatar: The World Innovation Summit for health (WISH), an initiative of Qatar Foundation, has shortlisted 12 innovators for two awards in the 2024 WISH Global Healthcare Innovation Competition. Selected from more than 150 applications, these innovators will showcase their groundbreaking innovations to global policymakers and healthcare leaders at this year's summit in Doha on November 13 and 14. In addition to the opportunity to receive one of two investment awards of $10,000, shortlisted innovators will have access to mentoring sessions with industry experts to learn about marketing, social media, presenting, and pitching to investors.
Eman Tag, Head of Innovation at WISH, said,“We are excited to bring together bright entrepreneurs and innovators at WISH 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 nurture their innovations at a key stage in their development, empowering them to continue to develop these transformative health solutions.” This year's competition benefits from being delivered in partnership with Qatar Research Development and Innovation Council (QRDI).
“We are proud to partner with WISH in driving innovation that tackles pressing global health challenges,” said Nada Al Olaqi, RDI Program Director, QRDI Council.“The 2024 Global Healthcare Innovation Competition showcases the strength o.