The GSMA, in association with the Qtel
Group and Qualcomm, unveiled the GSMA Mobile Health University Challenge
2011/12, a global competition.
It will highlight key mobile health
initiatives taking place within the university community and showcase them on a
global stage at the GSMA-mHealth Alliance Mobile Health Summit 2012.
“Pressures on the health services
around the world are growing and mobile is seen as a channel to deliver a
future of new innovative healthcare solutions,” said Craig Friderichs,
director of Health, GSMA.
During the challenge, teams of university
students will be asked to develop a mobile health concept that will address a
specific healthcare need; these concepts could take the form of a business
concept or a technology development.
“Qualcomm Labs is committed to helping
companies in the medical device, pharmaceutical and life services industries to
innovate and develop new connected health solutions,” said Rick Valencia,
vice president and general manager of Qualcomm Wireless Health.
Two members of the top 10 teams will be
invited, expenses paid, to attend the GSMA-mHealth Alliance Mobile Health
Summit and present their entries to a judging panel comprised of venture
capitalists, major industry players and thought leaders in the mobile and heath
ecosystem. The winning team will be awarded up to $5,000 worth of training and
mentoring towards the future development of their innovation.
“The Qtel Group is proud to sponsor
the GSMA Mobile Health University Challenge and as a supporter of the
development of m-Health eco-systems for the regions of the Middle East, North
Africa and Asia, this competition is in-line with our overall mHealth strategy,”
said Nasser Marafih, CEO, the Qtel Group.
By Telecomlead.com Team
