HERA Advances in EIB Institute Social Innovation Tournament
Training on the Hera phone application with the Refugee Society
02/09/2019Migration Processes and Information and Communication Technologies in Turkey Workshop
12/06/2021Boston, Massachusetts, July 9, 2020 – HERA Inc. has been named one of fifteen finalists for the European Investment Bank Institute’s Social Innovation Tournament with their innovative mobile health platform that helps Syrian refugees navigate the Turkish medical system
The EIB’s So
cial Innovation Project supports social entrepreneurs and helps recognize and promote initiatives and ideas that help shed light on social, environmental, and ethical issues in Europe. There are various projects that fall into various sectors including healthcare, education, circular economies, job training, and creation to name a few.
“We are thrilled to be one of the fifteen finalists in this highly competitive competition,” said Dr. Aral Surmeli, founder and CEO of HERA Inc. “We truly feel that with the support and guidance from the European Investment Bank’s mentorship program we will be able to scale HERA and reach thousands of refugees and provide lifesaving support.”
