Philips is giving R200,000 to the #nextbigidea in improving access to primary healthcare
Based on the concept of “open innovation,” we believe that everyone has the potential to change the way we live our lives – for the better. That’s why we are calling on you to submit the next big idea to address the gaps recently identified in our African Innovation Report
According to a pan-African research commissioned by Philips, nearly 52% of Africans consider themselves innovators, and 43% believe they are sitting on an idea for “the next big thing,” and just need money and know-how to develop it.
Amongst the top items innovators felt were the key to achieving successful innovation was financial support from big companies and mentor relationships.
Respondents also said successful innovation should improve lives and makes daily life easier. In other words, people are not as interested in technologies that are created for technology’s sake, but those that are meaningful.
70% of those surveyed indicated that Healthcare was the area in which innovation could improve lives.
As a result, Philip is launching its first “South African Innovation Fellows Competition”! We are calling on you to submit your ideas for products and services that will improve access to primary healthcare. Do you have an idea for the next big thing in healthcare? Do you want to help change the world? If so, we want to hear from you. Philips Innovation Fellows Competition | 
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