CHIA AWARD INITIATIVE
The CHIA Healthcare Innovation Awards, launched in year 2020, is a prestigious annual event designed to recognize and celebrate the most innovative and impactful healthcare solutions, products, and services developed in the country. CHIA provided early funding to young innovators with a focus on main three areas of innovations;
- Quality,
- Accessibility
- Affordability of Healthcare.
The healthcare sector faces numerous challenges, including infectious diseases, increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, and disparities in access to quality care. Addressing these challenges requires innovative approaches that leverage new technologies, foster collaboration, and promote efficiency. The CHIA Healthcare Innovation Awards will serve as a platform to showcase and celebrate the most outstanding and transformative innovations that are reshaping the healthcare landscape. CHIA provide a handsome cash reward of 5 million for the best innovation during the Tanzania Health Summit annually in October.
CHIA OBJECTIVES
- Recognize and honor exceptional innovations in healthcare that contribute to improved patient outcomes, enhanced access to care, and increased efficiency in service delivery.
- Encourage innovation and collaboration in the healthcare sector by fostering a competitive environment and showcasing best practices.
- Inspire further innovation and research by showcasing the potential impact of creative solutions and cutting-edge technologies.
- Provide networking opportunities for healthcare professionals, innovators, and stakeholders to share ideas, resources, and expertise.
AWARD COVERAGE
- Improving Access to Care: Recognising innovations that expand healthcare access to underserved, rural, or vulnerable populations through technology, community models, or service redesign.
- Improves the Quality of Healthcare: Celebrating innovations that raise the standard, safety, or patient experience of healthcare services, diagnostics, or workforce performance.
- Affordability of Healthcare Services: Honoring solutions that drastically reduce the cost of care or make healthcare financially sustainable for both patients and providers
DATE AND VENUES
- Submission of applications from 15th April till 1st June 2025.
- Selection of ten finalists – 2nd July 2025.
- Presentation to judges – 15th August 2025.
- Finalist presentation and award – 3rdOctober 2025.
SELECTION PROCESS
The CHIA Healthcare Innovation Awards will follow a rigorous selection process, including:
- Submission of applications by healthcare innovators.
- Evaluation of submissions by a panel of expert judges, representing diverse sectors within the healthcare industry.
- Selection of ten semi-finalists based on criteria such as impact, scalability, sustainability, and originality.
- Presentation and demonstration of the ten innovations/initiatives to the panelist for the three finalists selection
- Presentation of the three innovations at Tanzania Health Summit event, where the innovations will be voted by summit delegates before announced as overall winner of CHIA Awards for the year 2024
PROMOTION STRATEGY
To ensure the success of the CHIA Healthcare Innovation Awards and attract a diverse range of participants and attendees, a comprehensive promotional strategy will be employed, including
- Creation of a dedicated page on THS website and social media presence to showcase the awards, provide updates, and share success stories
- Collaboration with healthcare associations, organizations, and educational institutions to promote the awards and encourage nominations
- Targeted marketing campaigns through print, digital, and social media channels to reach potential participants and raise awareness about the awards.
- Media partnerships with healthcare publications, news outlets, and influencers to cover the awards, feature the winners, and highlight the importance of healthcare innovation.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The eligibility criteria for the CHIA Healthcare Innovation Awards includes:
- Geographical scope: The innovation, project, or initiative must be developed and implemented within Tanzania.
- Originality: The innovation, project, or initiative must demonstrate a novel approach, concept, or solution that addresses a specific challenge or need within the healthcare
sector. - Impact: The innovation, project, or initiative should have a measurable and significant impact on patient care, healthcare delivery, health systems, or public health, resulting in improved outcomes, cost savings, or increased accessibility.
- Scalability: The innovation, project, or initiative should have the potential to be scaled up or replicated in other settings, regions, or countries to extend its benefits and address broader healthcare challenges.
- Sustainability: The innovation, project, or initiative must demonstrate financial, environmental, and social sustainability, ensuring its long-term viability and effectiveness
- Non-discrimination: The CHIA Healthcare Innovation Awards should be open to all eligible applicants regardless of their race, gender, age, religion, nationality, or any other protected characteristic.
- Previous winners: Previous winners of CHIA may be ineligible to apply for a specified period, or they may be required to demonstrate substantial progress or new developments in their innovation, project, or initiative to be considered for subsequent awards.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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Platinum ($ 20,000) |
Gold ($ 7,000) |
Silver ($ 3,000) |
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Naming Rights: “CHIA 2025
presented by [Sponsor Name] |
Exclusively |
None |
None |
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Keynote Speaking Opportunity:
5-minute address during the
awards ceremony |
Yes (First Awardee) |
Yes (Second Awardee) |
None |
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Judging Panel Seat: Be part of the final decision-making team |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Exhibition Booth: Premium space
at the summit to showcase your
services or innovation support |
9SQM – Executive |
9SQM – Premium |
None |
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Logo on stage backdrop, event banners, digital platforms, media kits |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes, Selected Areas |
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Featured branding on trophies, certificates, and press backdrop |
Trophies, Certificates & Backdrop |
Certificates & Backdrop |
Backdrop |
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Highlighted presence on CHIA page with clickable logo & profile |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Mention in all press releases and interviews (Over 5 million coverage) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Logo on program agenda, digital screens, and web page |
Yes including PPP |
Yes |
Yes |
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Recognition: On-stage recognition during the ceremony |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Tanzania Health Summit Invite youth for CHIA Awards
A call for innovative project that have the potential to improve healthcare in Tanzania.