Sisu Global Health got more recognition for its device that recycles blood for use during surgery, winning the First Mile Innovation Challenge.
The competition, which was run by the Consortium of Affordable Medical Technologies (CAMTech), GE Sustainable Healthcare Solutions and MGH Global Health, sought applications from around the world that address health hardships in low and middle income countries. About 80 companies from 16 countries applied, according to an announcement.
Sisu Global Health, which relocated to Baltimore from Michigan in 2015, received $25,000 for the win. Additionally, they get access to CAMTech’s platform and intros to GE’s recently-launched five.eight accelerator, which aims to invest $50 million in health startups.
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A Video Conversation with Carolyn Yarina, CEO and Co-founder of Sisu Global Health
