Digital health innovators and tech-driven start-ups now have a unique opportunity to make a real difference in Ghana’s healthcare system.

The AYA Innovation Challenge is inviting ambitious teams to develop solutions that tackle the growing burden of diabetes and hypertension—two of the country’s most pressing non-communicable diseases.

Hosted by Innohub under the AYA-Integrated Healthcare Initiative, this challenge focuses on digital solutions that empower patients, improve data monitoring, and enhance engagement between healthcare providers and patients.

A Prize That Can Kickstart Your Solution

The stakes are high for the winning innovation. The top team will receive:

€100,000 grant funding to bring their idea to life.
Pilot implementation in the Ashanti Region in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service.
Potential for nationwide rollout, scaling the solution across Ghana.

This is more than just a competition—it’s a chance to see your innovation in action, impacting real patients and healthcare systems.

Who Can Apply

The challenge is looking for registered firms, start-ups, and individual innovators with a digital health solution—whether a software platform, mobile app, or integrated health tool—that targets diabetes or hypertension.

To qualify, your solution should:

Be scalable and compatible with Ghana Health Service systems.
Demonstrate the capacity to pilot effectively in the Ashanti Region.
Include a plan for local implementation and skills transfer, even for international applicants.

This means that whether you’re based in Ghana or abroad, your innovation could be part of Ghana’s healthcare future.

Key Dates to Keep in Mind

Applications Open: 27 October 2025
Application Deadline: 10 November 2025
Shortlist Announcement: 15 November 2025
Final Pitch & Winner Announcement: 21 November 2025

Don’t miss your chance—mark your calendar and get your application ready!

How to Submit Your Proposal

Applying is simple. Visit innohub.com.gh/aya to:

Review the full guidelines
Download application templates
Submit your proposal online

Make sure to follow all instructions carefully to maximize your chances of being shortlisted.

Why This Challenge Matters

Non-communicable diseases like diabetes and hypertension are rising rapidly across Ghana and Africa.

The AYA Innovation Challenge not only provides funding and mentorship but also a real-world platform to pilot and scale solutions that can improve patient care and strengthen health systems.

By connecting technology innovators with national health institutions, this initiative helps create sustainable impact, boosts health-tech job growth, and supports long-term improvements in healthcare delivery across the region.

This is your opportunity to transform healthcare with digital innovation and make a lasting difference in Ghana.