(MENAFN- The Peninsula) In an effort of collaboration with healthcare innovators, Challenge 22, an innovation award to inspire and challenge the region's brightest minds, has partnered with World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH).

Initiated by the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC), Silatech and Qatar National Research Fund, Challenge 22 is an innovation award borne out of a desire to celebrate the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar as a regional event.

"We are proud to take part in the second WISH as Challenge 22's involvement further highlights our commitment to platforms of innovation," said Fatma Al Nuaimi, Project Lead and Human and Social Legacy Manager, SC.

"Panels and forums in WISH will benefit our 'Sports and Health' theme as part of the award."

Professor Lord Darzi of Denham, Executive Chair, WISH, said: "Today we welcome over 1,000 healthcare leaders from over 80 countries to confront some of the biggest health challenges facing countries and communities the world over.

"With support of committed partners like Challenge 22, we can celebrate innovation and inspire the brightest minds."

Challenge 22 is seeking applicants in the GCC, with solution-based proposals related to three key themes that address challenges faced by Qatar and the world, when hosting major sports events. The three themes for the inaugural award are Sustainability, Event Experience, and Sports and Health. Successful applicants have the opportunity to win a cash prize of $20,000 during Phase 1 of the competition and a grant to further develop their idea into a proof of concept during Phase 2 of the competition.