Geography-specific opportunities
Kenya & Nigeria: Reckitt Access Accelerator is accepting applications from innovators addressing water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) and sexual and reproductive health challenges to improve health outcomes for communities. More information is available here.
Deadline: October 6, 2024
Kenya: Applications are open for the Amplifying Access to Mental Health Innovation Challenge by Johnson & Johnson Innovation and Impact Ventures by J&J Foundation. Selected innovations will receive up to $300,000 in grant funding, mentorship, and access to the global Johnson & Johnson Innovation network. More information is available here.
Deadline: October 11, 2024
Nigeria: Early-stage startups can apply to the Innovest Ignite Accelerator Program by Innovest Afrika. Selected startups will participate in an 8-week tailored program and can receive up to $50,000 in equity funding. More information is available here.
Deadline: N/A
Pan-African opportunities
In October, Africa CDC will be launching a Healthtech Marketplace to showcase digital health solutions developed by African organizations to potential users, investors, and partners. Participation in the Marketplace will provide increased visibility across African health ecosystems, opportunities to connect with potential investors, users, and partners, and a chance to be featured at the Africa Health Tech Summit in October 2024. To apply to participate, complete the form linked here. Contact sconrad@dial.global for questions.
The Hello Tomorrow AI Startup Program, in partnership with IBM is seeking to support and collaborate with AI-driven innovations. Selected innovators will participate in a 3-month program and receive mentorship support, technical assistance, training, and access to matchmaking opportunities with venture capital firms. Apply here.
Deadline: October 4, 2024
timbuktoo HealthTech Hub by the United Nations Development Programme is accepting applications to participate in its accelerator program. Selected innovators will receive up to $100,000 in grants, partnership acceleration support, technical assistance, and more. Learn more about this opportunity here.
Deadline: October 6, 2024
