Call for Applications: Climate Health Innovation Equity Fund (CHIEF)

20 selected innovations will be offered access to investment and the opportunity of unparalleled visibility at HIEx Convergence Marketplace:

• One-on-one meetings with relevant investors
• Pre-set meetings with industry leaders
• Networking with ministers of health, energy, and government representatives
• Access to investment through the Climate Health Innovation Equity Fund (CHIEF)

Limited sponsorships are available to support applicants from LMICs. Don’t miss this chance to scale up and join the transformative movement!

CHIEF (Climate Health Innovation Equity Fund) is the essential catalyst for equitable responses to Climate Change’s impact on health, prioritizing vulnerable populations. The Fund will invest in transformative innovations, particularly in the global South.

Are You Innovating In?

• Mitigating Climate Change Effects on Health
  • Renewable Energy Integration
  • Green Pharmaceutical Logistics and Supply
  • Sustainable Manufacturing of Pharmaceuticals
  • Waste Management and Reduction
  • Water Use Efficiency
  • Circular Use of Medical Equipment
  • Digital Health Solutions
  • Other Climate Mitigation Innovations
• Adapting Health and to Climate Change Effects
  • Climate-Resilient Health Infrastructure
  • Surveillance and Control of Infectious Diseases
  • Strategic Resource Allocation and Emergency Preparedness Tools
  • Vaccine Transportation, and Storage
  • Therapeutics Innovation
  • Diagnostics for Epidemic Preparedness
  • Last Mile Health Care
  • Telemedicine
  • Sanitary Health Innovation
  • Other Climate Adaptation Innovations

Eligibility Criteria

• They invite innovators from around the world to submit their transformative ideas addressing the impact of climate change on public health!
• Innovation Alignment
  • Applicants must demonstrate a clear alignment of their innovations with the intersection of climate change, health and equity.
  • The solutions should contribute directly to CHIEF’s goals and address health challenges exacerbated by climate-related factors, showcasing creativity and effectiveness in mitigation and/or adaptation strategies.
• Impact Potential
  • Applicants should articulate (potential) contribution of their innovations on addressing the climate/health impact on vulnerable populations.
  • This could include data on health outcomes, climate resilience, and positive societal/environmental effects. The innovations should exhibit scalability and a tangible potential for positive change.
• Business Viability and Sustainability
  • Applicants must demonstrate the viability and sustainability of their business models.
  • This includes a clear plan for financial sustainability, evidence of market demand or user adoption, and a strategic approach to scaling the innovation for broader reach and impact.

For more information, visit HIEx.