Organisers: the World Health Organization (WHO) and Medicines Patent Pool (MPP).

Date: 26th – 29th MAY 2026

Venue: PrideInn Azure Hotel Limited, Nairobi, Kenya

The Technical Training on Technology Transfer for IVD Manufacturers in Africa is a four-day, in-person training for manufacturers interested in entering technology transfer partnerships, as well as manufacturers already implementing technology transfer projects.

Background

Recent stakeholder forums on diagnostics have focused on specific aspects of the technology value chains such as regulatory and market access enablers. However, consultations with manufacturers have highlighted the need for technical insight and tools to support the implementation of successful technology partnership. This includes but is not limited:

  • Assessing technology transfer readiness
  • Defining market access and demand signals
  • Considerations for quality and regulatory requirements

The purpose of the training is to equip IVD manufacturers in Africa with practical tools, frameworks, and real-world insights to make informed decisions about technology transfer agreement, and to successfully implement and complete technology transfer once it begins.

More details about the training are available here : Draft Concept Note and Agenda 

Target Audience

Manufacturers interested in entering technology transfer partnerships and manufacturers that are already implementing technology transfer projects.

Objectives of the training

Specific objectives are to enable manufacturers to:

  • Assess whether a technology transfer opportunity is technically, commercially, and strategically viable based on demand, market access, and financing considerations.
  • Assess readiness of facilities, equipment, workforce, and quality systems.
  • Plan and manage technology transfer as a structured, time-bound process.
  • Navigate national, regional, and WHO regulatory pathways following technology transfer.

Training Format

The training is designed to be highly interactive and grounded in real-world experience, the format will include:

  • Presentations from global health technical partners and regulators;
  • Detailed case studies based on technology transfer experiences in diagnostics;
  • Group exercises and problem-solving sessions using realistic scenarios; and
  • Dedicated sessions for participants to discuss their own technical challenges.

Benefit to Participants:

By the end of the training, manufacturers are expected to:

  • Better assess whether a technology transfer opportunity is technically and commercially sound;
  • Understand what is realistically required in terms of facilities, equipment, technical knowledge and capabilities of staff, and timelines;
  • Integrate quality and regulatory considerations from the start of the transfer process;
  • Navigate national, regional, and WHO regulatory pathways with greater confidence; and
  • Learn from technology transfer case studies.

Registration

Interested manufacturers are invited to register by completing the application form available, before 30th April 2026.

Selection Criteria

Senior Officers from the technical, quality, regulatory, and/or operational teams involved in IVD manufacturing.

Costs

  • Participants are expected to cover their own travel and accommodation costs.
  • Conference organisers will cover training costs.

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Contact information

For further inquiries, please contact: technologytransfer@medicinespatentpool.org

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This technical training is co-funded by The European Union and Unitaid. The content presented here is the sole responsibility of WHO and MPP and does not necessarily reflect the views of the donors.