Medical Innovation Expo 2026

About the Expo

Ghana Bioinnovation Initiative

The Medical Innovation Expo 2026 is powered by the Ghana Bioinnovation Initiative a partnership between Academic City University, Northeastern University and 4GBI.

We're on a mission to transform healthcare across West Africa by equipping local innovators with the tools and platform to design sustainable, affordable, and impactful medical technologies for communities that need them most.

Academic City University · Accra, Ghana

Northeastern University

Objectives

Affordable Healthcare Innovation

Champion affordable healthcare innovation in low-resource settings.

Strategic Partnerships

Strengthen partnerships among engineers, med-tech startups, and healthcare providers.

Global Impact

Elevate Africa's role in shaping global medical solutions.

Real-World Solutions

Feature real-world prototypes designed for practical impact.

Why Attend?

Breakthrough Technologies

Explore cutting-edge medical technologies purpose-built for real-world impact in low-resource settings.

Expert Networking

Connect with clinicians, entrepreneurs, engineers, researchers, and policymakers shaping Africa's health future.

Live Demonstrations

Experience live demos, startup booths, and poster presentations showcasing locally designed prototypes.

Industry Leaders

Build lasting networks with leaders from academia, government, and the global health industry.

Full Programme

Day 1 — Hospital Visits

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Pick-up from Academic City

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Visit to Facility 1: Ga East Municipal Hospital

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Lunch and Transition

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Visit to Facility 2: Ghana Atomic Energy Commission Clinic

3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Departure to Academic City

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Conference Opening Reception at Academic City

7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Departure for Hotels

Day 2 — Keynotes and Workshops

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Arrival and Registration

10:00 a.m. – 10:10 a.m.

Welcome Message and Expo Opening

Prof. Fred McBagonluri, President & Provost, Academic City University

10:10 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.

Keynote Address

10:25 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.

Conference Photograph

10:40 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Snack and Coffee Break

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Concurrent Workshop Sessions

Designing for Health Systems Challenges in Low-Resource Settings — Facilitator: Prof. Dhanu Thiyagarajah, MD, MPH, FACOG, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology / Affiliate Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan
From Idea to Venture: Commercialising Health Innovations — Facilitator: Ms. Mammie Hutchful Nortey, Senior Research Development Officer – Head of Unit, Research & Innovation Directorate, University of Ghana
Regulatory Readiness for Medical Devices and Digital Health — Facilitator: Dr. Haggar Hilda Ampadu, CEO, Heed Regulatory Consulting Ghana

12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Networking Lunch

2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Concurrent Workshop Sessions

Rapid Prototyping for Health Innovation — Facilitator 1: Mr. Douglas Ayittey, Founder and CEO, The MakersPlace
Facilitator 2: Mr. Jacob Quarshie, Assistant Lecturer, Biomedical Engineering, Academic City University Ghana
Funding and Partnership Readiness for Health Innovators
Pitch Clinic: Telling the Story of Your Innovation — Facilitator: Dr. Patience Dapaah, Senior Advocacy and Communications Advisor, PATH Ghana

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Poster Session and Public Vote

4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Closing Plenary

Day 3 — Keynotes and Panel Discussions

10:00 a.m. – 10:05 a.m.

Welcome Address

Prof. Lee Makowski, Professor, Bioengineering & Chemistry / Chemical Biology, Northeastern University, USA

10:05 a.m. – 10:10 a.m.

Recap of Day 2

Mr. Francis Danso Agyare, General Consul, For Ghana Biomedical Innovation (4GBI)

10:10 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.

Keynote Address 1

Dr. Ibraheem Badejo — Senior Director, External Innovation, Johnson & Johnson MedTech

10:25 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.

Keynote Address 2

10:40 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Conference Photograph

11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Snack and Coffee Break

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Panel Discussion 1: Building the Enabling Environment for Medical Innovation in Ghana

Moderator: Miss Alberta Safoaah Bomedem, STEM Coordinator and Researcher, Sena Institute of Technology (SIT)

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Networking Lunch

2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Panel Discussion 2: Bridging the Commercialisation Gap in Health Innovation

Mr. Sam Burd, Engineering Consultant

Dr. Derrick Akpalu, Co-Founder & CEO, Revna Biosciences
Dr. Abena Engmann, Founder, StradMed Innovations
Mr. Ato Ulzen-Appiah, Director, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Ecosystem, Academic City University, Ghana

3:30 p.m. – 4:10 p.m.

Poster Session: Finalist Videos

4:10 p.m. – 4:40 p.m.

Awards Ceremony

4:40 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Closing Plenary

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

About the Expo

Ghana Bioinnovation Initiative

Objectives

Affordable Healthcare Innovation

Strategic Partnerships

Global Impact

Real-World Solutions

Why Attend?

Breakthrough Technologies

Expert Networking

Live Demonstrations

Industry Leaders

Highlights from the 2025 Expo

Full Programme

Day 1 — Hospital Visits

Pick-up from Academic City

Visit to Facility 1: Ga East Municipal Hospital

Lunch and Transition

Visit to Facility 2: Ghana Atomic Energy Commission Clinic

Departure to Academic City

Conference Opening Reception at Academic City

Departure for Hotels

Day 2 — Keynotes and Workshops

Arrival and Registration

Welcome Message and Expo Opening

Keynote Address

Conference Photograph

Snack and Coffee Break

Concurrent Workshop Sessions

Networking Lunch

Concurrent Workshop Sessions

Poster Session and Public Vote

Closing Plenary

Day 3 — Keynotes and Panel Discussions

Welcome Address

Recap of Day 2

Keynote Address 1

Keynote Address 2

Conference Photograph

Snack and Coffee Break

Panel Discussion 1: Building the Enabling Environment for Medical Innovation in Ghana

Networking Lunch

Panel Discussion 2: Bridging the Commercialisation Gap in Health Innovation

Poster Session: Finalist Videos

Awards Ceremony

Closing Plenary

Closing Networking Cocktail

Showcase Your Innovation.Connect with Decision-Makers.

Why Exhibit?

Be part of the movement

Showcase Your Innovation.
Connect with Decision-Makers.