SOCAP strives to offer diverse content across the spectrum of business and capital innovation advancing social and environmental impact. SOCAP Open is a public submission platform that helps us source suggestions directly from our community. As in past years, SOCAP16 will include interactive sessions, panel discussions, workshops, and storytelling opportunities. By proposing a session idea and/or voting, we invite you to add your unique voice to the conversation.
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INDIGENOUS INNOVATION: SOURCING HEALTH SOLUTIONS IN LMICS
Bridget Brennan, PATH
The world increasingly sees the importance of user-centric solutions that are demand-driven, relevant, and affordable. Today’s innovation ecosystem is diffuse, with smart ideas coming from every corner of the world. Empowered by digital platforms and new forms of financing, the opportunities for accelerating innovation—wherever it starts—have never been greater. Entrepreneurs in low- and middle-income countries who have direct experience working with limited resources may be the best source for frugal innovations that address the needs of the poor and can scale. This panel will explore examples of entrepreneurs supported by mixed financing in the context of countries in Africa and India.
Africa, Asia, Cities, country context, design, diversity, economic development, global, government, health, Impact Investing, Inclusive Entrepreneurship, innovation, inspiration, research, technology
Panel
Beginner
Katharine Kreis, PATH
Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs; Aspire Food Group; John Kohler, Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship; IDEO.org; Unitus Seed Fund; Case Foundation; Heifer International; Galv-Med; Debjeet Sen, PATH; Manjari Lal, PATH; David Boyle, PATH; Peiman Milani, PATH
www.ic2030.org, http://www.path.org/about/innovation-hub.php
Important 2016 Dates
- JUNE 3
Final day to submit an idea. - JUNE 4-15
Commenting and voting period. All sessions open for voting. - JUNE 16-28
Judging panel and final selection by SOCAP16 Content Team. - JUNE 29
Winning sessions announced to session organizers.
