“Imagine a world where healthcare innovations emerge from networks of focused scientists and entrepreneurs... where African companies that focus on neglected diseases do well and do good.”
— Dr. Dennis Liotta, Chemist and Co-Founder, Emory AHIA

Our Mission

AHIA's mission is to advance health innovation and technologies in Africa through a bi-directional corridor between us-based resources and advisory and Africa-based early-stage life science innovators and strategic partners.

 

Our Approach

AHIA Emory programs have been active for the past 20+ years under the leadership and guidance of a cross-disciplinary team from Emory University in Atlanta, GA in partnership with Africa-based incubators and collaborators.

AHIA maximizes the moonshot potential across the startup journey through programs, best practice research, and collaborative learning experiences:

  • Scientists & Academia: Bioinnovator Business Essentials Workshops

  • Early-stage Startups: Startup Stadium Pitch Preparation & Judging

  • Growth Startups: “Conversations to Contracts” Workshops & Consultation