The solar autoclave is being developed through partnerships with the University of Dayton School of Engineering and Grupo Fenix [1], an international NGO located in Nicaragua. While the research and development is facilitated by members of Salud del Sol, the production of the solar autoclave will be housed by a group of entrepreneurial women "Las Mujeres Solares" (literally, The Solar Women) living and working in the rural community of Sabana Grande de Totogalpa, Nicaragua. At the cross section of social entrepreneurship, renewable energy, and international healthcare, Salud del Sol is working to fulfill the mission of: