Inventor Academy
Master the 7-Stage Innovation Pipeline
Empowering African Health Innovators
The Inventor Academy is an exclusive, intensive training program running alongside the KUKHA 2026 conference. Designed for early- and mid-career researchers, clinicians, and health tech entrepreneurs, this academy bridges the gap between academic research and commercial healthcare solutions.
4 Tracks
Comprehensive Curriculum
3 Days
Immersive Learning
Academy Curriculum
Four specialized sessions mapping directly to the E2E Healthcare Innovation Eco-system.
Ideation & Challenge Definition
Learn how to identify pressing clinical needs mapped to the Climate-Health Nexus. Master the art of defining problem statements that attract research funding and commercial interest.
- Needs assessment methodologies
- Stakeholder mapping
IP Protection & Regulatory Pathways
Navigate the complex landscape of intellectual property in healthcare. Understand patent filing, data exclusivity, and early regulatory engagement with regional health authorities.
- Patent landscaping & filing
- Navigating PPB & UK MHRA
Product Development & PoC
Translate your research into a viable Proof of Concept. Explore rapid prototyping, frugal engineering, and validation frameworks suited for the African context.
- Frugal healthcare design
- Clinical validation studies
Commercialization & Pitching
Prepare for the market. Learn how to build a scalable business model, attract impact investment (including 7OHIFA), and deliver compelling pitches to global health investors.
- Health economics & pricing
- Pitch deck clinic
Certificate of Health Innovation
Upon successful completion of all four sessions (A–D) and participation in the final pitch clinic, delegates will be awarded the internationally recognized Certificate in End-to-End Healthcare Innovation, jointly issued by KUKHA and partnered leading UK & Kenyan academic institutions.
- Verifiable digital badge
- 15 CPD Points
- Alumni network access
- Direct pipeline to 7OHIFA pitch
Secure Your Spot
Spaces in the Inventor Academy are strictly limited to ensure high-quality mentorship. Registration requires an approved conference delegate pass and a brief statement of research interest.