Are you an innovator? Are you up for a challenge? Do you want to have a positive impact on society?
Enter the #HackTheGerms innovation competition!
ADCEM Pharmaceuticals, DRASA, the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of Pan-Atlantic University, eLab, and the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) Nigeria are looking for innovative designs for community hand sanitizer dispensers.
THE CHALLENGE
- There is a lack of basic hygiene practices in the rural and urban communities of Nigeria. With a population of more than 190 million people and an already overburdened healthcare system, this means that Nigeria is at high risk of infectious disease outbreaks.
- Hand hygiene is usually only prioritized during outbreaks. For example, during Nigeria’s Ebola outbreak, hand sanitizer was everywhere and people were using it. Unfortunately, that is no longer the case.
- There is a lack of high-quality, locally-produced hand sanitizers and dispensers for people to use.
THE SOLUTION
The goal of this competition is to address the challenge above by developing a dispenser that will ensure ongoing availability and access to hand sanitizer to help reduce the spread of infectious diseases and improve the health of Nigeria’s rural and urban communities.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Anyone! We know great ideas can come from anywhere so we invite all big thinkers, entrepreneurs, students, innovators, inventors, individuals, and problem solvers to share your idea for a chance to make it a reality.
PRIZES
Semi-Finalists:
- Participation in a workshop in Lagos during Global Entrepreneurship Week in November 2017 to connect with experts and pitch your idea
Winner:
- Free trip to the Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Istanbul, Turkey in April 2018 to pitch your innovation to a global audience
- Participation in the eLab Social Innovation Accelerator for support (access to mentors, executive coaches, marketing and financial experts, etc.)
This works well, but we’re looking for a “Made In Nigeria” version
DESIGN CRITERIA
- Innovative hand sanitizer dispenser design (new concept or revision of existing concept)
- Not individual/personal size (can hold a larger volume of sanitizer and can be refilled)
- Must be able to be produced in Nigeria
- Cost-effective, scalable solution
- Environmentally-friendly
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
All designs must be submitted by 11:59pm WAT on Wednesday November 1st 2017
Got an idea? Click the button below to submit!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What should I submit to showcase my idea?
We’re open to all sorts of submissions. You can submit a drawing, scanned sketch, digital image, video, or any other type of visual that showcases your innovative dispenser idea.
Do I have to create a prototype or physical version?
No. At this stage we are just looking for ideas, not finished products. We will work with the semi-finalists to develop prototypes.
Do I have to have studied a certain subject or have a certain degree to qualify?
No! We want ideas from people of all backgrounds. You don’t have to be in the health sector or be a designer. We welcome everyone to participate.
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Good work.
Beyond this, we need to ensure an Infection Prevention & Control System (with structures, competent manpower & adequate supply of materials) in established at both the public & private sectors.
Federal, state & local MOH for both public & private sectors as monitoring & regulatory body. HMOs for the private (and perhaps public) sector.
When a system is in place, it ensures sustainability and continued capacity building for improvement.
Thank you! We agree with you 100%. The whole system needs to be in place to ensure maximum impact. We want this enterprise to be a start in that direction.
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Good innovative and I personally appreciate this organization.
While we are still awaiting local production, can we get the following started
1, radio jingle on promotion of hygiene and use of sanitizer sponsored from CSR of willing organization.
2, can we get government waivers on importation specifically for sanitizer
3, can we make it in such a way that all public institution engaged in this act continuously be rewarded
4, I will start from myself to encourage my association:AGPMPN , to spark up this programme and attach an incentives to good users
DR TUNJI AKINTADE, Chairman, AGPMPN LAGOS
This is great Dr. Tunji.
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While we are still awaiting local production, can we get the following started
1, radio jingle on promotion of hygiene and use of sanitizer sponsored from CSR of willing organization.
2, can we get government waivers on importation specifically for sanitizer
3, can we make it in such a way that all public institution engaged in this act continuously be rewarded
4, I will start from myself to encourage my association:AGPMPN , to spark up this programme and attach an incentives to good users
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