Niora, Inc.

TRANSPARENCY CHALLENGE: Ghana

PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED

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DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION

Niora Systems is building the financial infrastructure for reliable medicine access in emerging markets by reducing volatility in pharmaceutical procurement.

Niora Systems distributes its solution through direct partnerships with hospitals, integrating procurement coordination and financial management tools into existing pharmaceutical purchasing workflows. Our pilot is launching in Accra, Ghana, beginning with selected departments at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital and Trust Hospital. Rather than distributing medicines ourselves, we work with hospitals and suppliers to coordinate procurement, forecasting, ordering, and payment processes through a centralized platform. What sets Niora apart is our focus on financial and procurement stability: we address the payment volatility and coordination failures that often drive medicine shortages, helping hospitals and suppliers operate with greater predictability and reliability.

Niora Systems was founded by Adeline (Pinyu) Liao, a researcher at Stanford University focused on pharmaceutical market design and global health systems. She is joined by Sylvester Denyoh, a Ghana-based registered pharmacist with deep experience in pharmaceutical operations and healthcare delivery, and Dan Poku, a Ghana-based data scientist and software developer focused on applying technology to solve complex social challenges.

PILOT AND SCALING GOALS

• Reach 5,000 patients.

• Distribute 100 procurement transactions.

• Raise $50,000.

FOUNDING TEAM

Adeline Pinyu Liao - Founder and CEO

Sylvester Denyoh - Co-founder of Niora Ghana, Partnerships Lead

Dan Poku - Founding team, Lead Engineer