Frugal Innovation in Healthcare: Redefining Access with Eco-Friendly Solutions
The French Chamber of Commerce Kenya is pleased to invite you to an insightful webinar on
Frugal Innovation in Healthcare: Redefining Access with Eco-Friendly Diagnostic Solutions in partnership with InViDiX.
Thursday 9th October, 2025
9:00 am -10:30 am
Online (link will be shared upon registration)
This webinar will explore how frugal innovation can transform access to healthcare in emerging markets. Using the example of eco-friendly, paper-based rapid diagnostic tests, the discussion will highlight how low-cost, sustainable solutions can address critical public health needs — from pregnancy to HIV and malaria — while ensuring accessibility, scalability, and healthcare sovereignty.
Speakers:
Alexandre Bloch – CEO, InViDiX
Engineer specialized in industrialization and sustainability, Alexandre drives frugal health innovations tailored to emerging markets. As a committed entrepreneur, he combines impact, accessibility, and eco-design to build a more sustainable and sovereign healthcare system.
Prof. Martin Thuo – Scientific Advisor, InViDiX & Professor, North Carolina State University
A world-renowned expert in materials and frugal innovation, Prof. Thuo is the inventor of more than 50 patents and founder of several deeptech startups developing disruptive and accessible technologies.
InViDiX is a healthtech startup developing eco-friendly, paper-based rapid diagnostic tests that drastically reduce plastic use and simplify logistics. Starting in Africa with pregnancy and HIV tests, and expanding to malaria and other infectious diseases, InViDiX combines frugal innovation, industrial reliability, and sustainability to deliver accessible, affordable, and sovereign healthcare solutions.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights into how frugal innovation is shaping the future of healthcare in emerging markets.
Members and Partners only event.
Registration is mandatory before 8th October at 12.00 pm.