Tools

Stanford Design Thinking Bootleg

The following resource is a deck of cards that breaks down Design Thinking into 5 components and provides definitions, examples, and methods to best inspire design.


USAID Pathways to Scale

A guide to support early-stage global health innovators in bringing products to scale.


From Lab to Launch: A Case Study on Country Prioritization

Intended for innovators looking to introduce and scale their products, scientists from the Monash University in Melbourne, Australia present a case study on country prioritization.


Northwestern University – Partnerships for Translation

The following webpage highlights the different entrepreneurship and mentoring resources that Northwestern University offers its faculty and students when launching a company.


Target Product Profiles for medical tests: a systematic review of current methods

This systematic review by Cocco et al. (2020) examines considerations for developing Target Product Profiles (TPP) for medical tests and identifies a framework for future users.


Northwestern University - Patent and Invention Policy

The following document is an example of a University Patent and Invention Policy provided by Northwestern University.


Fundraising For Global Health Social Enterprises: Lessons from the Field

This guide identifies common challenges, pitfalls, and best practices for securing fundraising as a global health social enterprise.


Northwestern University - Spaces / Facilities for Innovation

The following webpage describes the workspaces for wet-lab work, co-working and prototyping at Northwestern University.


Northwestern University - Tech Transfer Office Events

The following resource is an example of the different workshops, lectures, and information sessions Northwesten Innovation and New Ventures department uses to engage with their students and local entrepreneurs.


Biomedical Engineering-Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurship Alliance (BME-IDEA)

BME-IDEA is a global meeting for faculty and staff to share knowledge, experiences, and resources in biomedical engineering (BME) innovation education.


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