A technology matchmaking platform to scale up local production of essential COVID-19 technologies


The Tech Access Partnership (TAP) aims to supports developing countries to scale up local production of critical health technologies needed to combat COVID-19 and ensure equitable access to essential health technologies:
Personal protective equipment
Medical devices such as ventilators
Diagnostics and testing materials
How TAP works
How TAP works
This support includes:
Product information
Digital warehouse of manufacturing and design specifications, technical knowledge and information required to increase capacity
Technical Guidance
Lifeline of technical support to help manufacturers troubleshoot issues they may encounter as they seek to ramp up production, including information on market dynamics and regulatory hurdles
Partnerships
Platform to match companies based on expertise, needs and capacity
Founding Partners
Impact

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Joshua Setipa
Managing Director, UN Technology Bank
“This dire situation brings with it an unprecedented opportunity to build local manufacturing capability across the developing world, empowering countries to ensure their populations get the equipment they need.”