HIP Dev 2026

  • Paul Santerre

    Professor J. Paul Santerre has published >245 peer reviewed publications and is a listed inventor on >70 patents in the area of medical polymers. He has trained over 85 graduate students and generated over $63M in grant funding. He is co-founder and former director of the Health Innovation Hub (H2i) at the University of Toronto….

  • Ongachi Ritah

    What challenge are you currently trying to solve? We are addressing the interconnected challenges of limited access to accurate sexual and reproductive health information, high rates of early pregnancies and school dropouts among girls, and widespread youth unemployment or under-employment in our communities. Many school going girls lack the knowledge and confidence to protect their…

  • JOHN MUNENE

    What challenge are you currently trying to solve? Am a Designer (Graphics & Motion Design) and a 3D Artist. Am working on a marketing package for Africa-based health products that demystify the notion that health is ‘scary’ Through the package, I can create prototypes, product animations, storytelling campaigns and high-end ads that blend to the…

  • Sheila Nyambugi

    Current Challenge We are addressing the continuity gap in maternal nutrition. While nutrition services are available during antenatal and postnatal clinic visits, many mothers lose consistent access to nutritious foods and support once they return home. Financial constraints, distance, changing household priorities, and other life disruptions make it difficult to maintain adequate nourishment during the…

  • Nabilah Diedericks

    Current Challenge Im trying to find someone that replicate who i am that has the passion and drive Opportunity Interested In I want to be more than just a swim school Success in 12 Months I want to create access to a 50 by 25m pool in the cape flat community

  • Anelisa Liwani

    Current Challenge I want to mothers to be able to balance work and home responsibility and be present parents to their kids that would mean healthy kids is equal to healthy community Opportunity Interested In Being an entrepreneur Success in 12 Months 1.Having my business registered 2.Being able to scale sales 3. Seeing the impact…

  • Oyintando Bobi

    Current Challenge I’m trying to resolve an issue lack of access for sanitary pads due to not affording. Opportunity Interested In I’m most interested in starting a distribution campany to partner with Ubuhle pads to try and combat period poverty through reusable pads . Success in 12 Months In 12 months I see myself owning…

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