Webinar: Infectious Disease Diagnostics in Namibia and Southern Africa – Markets, Needs, and Funding Opportunities

Date: 12 November 2025
Time: 9:00–10:30 (EET)
Location: Online (Teams)

Welcome to explore the opportunities Namibia and Southern Africa offer in the field of infectious disease diagnostics.

This webinar will highlight the region’s most acute diagnostic needs and share practical insights from Kalervo Väänänen’s work in Namibia. A new Finnish cultural and science institute, the Finnish Southern Africa Cooperation Institute (FSAI), was recently established in Namibia. The institute’s growing local network helps identify trusted collaboration partners. In addition, Finnpartnership offers funding opportunities for long-term cooperation and pilot projects.

The event is free of charge but requires registration.

Agenda:

Opening words
WTC Turku, Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) & Women’s Health Hub Finland

Diagnostic needs and opportunities in Namibia and Southern Africa
Kalervo Väänänen, Chair of the Board, FSAI

Finnpartnership’s funding opportunities for international collaboration
Jessica Lehdonvirta, Program Officer, Finnpartnership

Q&A – discussion and questions

Summary and next steps
Tailored Finnpartnership funding consultations for companies
A diagnostics-themed event in Namibia next spring

Organizers:
Finnpartnership, Finnish Southern Africa Cooperation Institute (FSAI), Enterprise Europe Network, WTC Turku, and Women’s Health Hub Finland