Join the Ministry of Technology and Science, Global Health Innovations, and the Zambian National STEM Foundation for a national innovation challenge that empowers Africa's brightest minds to develop practical Digital Health and AI solutions.
The Digital Health & AI Challenge is designed to identify bold, practical, and scalable solutions that address Zambia's and Africa's most pressing healthcare challenges. Participants work individually or in teams to develop ideas capable of strengthening healthcare delivery through technology, artificial intelligence, and innovative thinking. Outstanding solutions will receive mentorship, incubation, acceleration, and opportunities for continued development beyond the competition.
Solutions expanding access to psychosocial support and recovery.
Improving outcomes for mothers, infants and young children.
Addressing sexual and reproductive health needs and education.
Surveillance and early-detection tools for outbreak response.
Better management pathways for long-term conditions.
Data analytics that improve efficiency and decision-making.
The Challenge welcomes students, healthcare professionals, researchers, developers, entrepreneurs, innovators, startups, and community organisations. Participation is open to individuals and teams of up to three members — participants of all ages are encouraged to apply.
Awards for top-performing teams across themes.
Guidance from healthcare and technology leaders.
Structured support to develop your solution further.
Pathways to scale beyond the competition.
Visibility across GHI, Ministry and ZNSF platforms.
Connections with investors, partners and peers.
Applications are managed through our official Google Forms registration portal. Before applying, ensure your solution aligns with a Challenge theme, your team has no more than three members, and you've reviewed the Terms & Conditions.
Anyone — students, professionals, researchers, developers and entrepreneurs of all ages.
Yes, individuals may apply, or form a team of up to three people.
Entry fees are non-refundable once an application has been submitted.
Participants retain ownership of their solutions; see the Terms & Conditions for full detail.
Judges score submissions against the published evaluation criteria.
See our dedicated Terms & Conditions page.
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