GASOC PPH Innovation Competition 2026

CRIBS International and GASOC launched this competition noting that a woman dies from PPH roughly every six minutes, with the burden concentrated in LMICs like Uganda. Entries can span medical devices, digital health solutions, clinical pathways, education/training tools or other approaches. Multidisciplinary teams are encouraged, and entrants do not need a finished prototype - a well-reasoned concept is acceptable, though more developed innovations may score better. Judging rewards practicality and feasibility in resource-constrained maternity settings. The prize includes a unique trophy crafted by Graham Tydeman (inventor of the Blood Clock), a 3-minute virtual or in-person presentation at the RCOG PPH Conference in London, and potential development support.