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BioHub Alliance: Regional Biologic Manufacturing Hubs with Compulsory License Fast-Track

Clau469May 22, 2026AI: 7.0

Description

Establish regional biologic manufacturing hubs (Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia) that hold pre-negotiated compulsory license agreements with originator companies, activated within 90 days of WHO Essential Medicine listing. Each hub handles 3-5 biologic products simultaneously, reducing per-dose costs by 60-75%. Hubs are co-owned by regional governments, funded through CEPI/Gavi advance purchase commitments.

Implementation Pathway

Hub Setup

24 months
  • • 3 hubs established (Africa, Asia)
  • • Technology transfer completed
  • • Pre-negotiated license templates

Operational

36 months
  • • 5 products manufactured
  • • $200M/year in access savings
  • • First compulsory license activated

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Evaluation Scores

Technical7.0
Economic6.0
Social/Political6.0
Scalability5.0
Values Aligned9.0
Composite Score
7.0

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