Selection criteria used by the panel of experts
| Selection criteria | Description | Weight |
| Appropriateness of the solution to the need | The approach addresses a healthcare delivery challenge that specifically deals with an infectious disease of poverty or could be applied to this disease group. | 10% |
| Degree of innovativeness | The approach is new, different or a significant improvement within the context to which it is being applied. | 25% |
| Inclusiveness | The approach has the potential to be used by a large number of people, enhancing equity and access. | 15% |
| Affordability | The solution is affordable for the poor who are otherwise excluded in the local context or the solution is more cost-effective than the status quo. | 10% |
| Effectiveness | The solution has a demonstrated positive outcome on the health of the local population. | 15% |
| Scalable | Within and across cultural, resource and environmental contexts, the solution can be applied to reach many more people. | 10% |
| Sustainable | The financial, organisational and market aspects of the solution are sustainable. | 15% |