Global Health Challenge
A Blended Intensive Programme exploring innovation and enterpreneurship in the broad field of global health.
In 2026, the course is organised by the University of Helsinki in collaboration with other European universities. Students will learn about different aspects of enterpreneurship like making a business plan, intellectual property and sustainability. They will also get to use these skills in their own innovative project online and during the on-site week in Helsinki. Mentors will support each team during the process.
When
21 April - 19 May 2026: Online sessions (2 per week)
25-29 May 2026: On-site week in Helsinki
Program
Online week:
- Finding innovative ideas
- Management and interpersonal skills
- Business plan
- Intellectual property
- Sustainability
On-site in Helsinki:
- Developing team project
- Visits to Finnish pharma companies
Participants
We have 3 seats in the course for both DRA and NeuroGrad PhD students
Participants can apply for support to the on-site part of the course via ERASMUS
ECTS credits
Expectedly 4 ECTS (upon application to the Graduate School of Health and Medical Sciences after the course, see more information)
Registration
Registration deadline 15 February 2026
Questions?
You are welcome to contact:
Professor Petrine Wellendorph, DRA, pw@sund.ku.dk
Professor Birgitte Rahbek Kornum, NeuroGrad, kornum@sund.ku.dk
PhD coordinator Marianne W. Jørgensen, marianne.joergensen@sund.ku.dk