JUNE | Funding & support opportunities for African health-tech innovators

We maintain a list of funding and support opportunities for businesses in African health tech. Want to receive a monthly newsletter of our curated support opportunities? Sign up for our newsletter.

 

Geography-specific opportunities 

Kenya & Rwanda: The JASIRI Growth Accelerator is accepting applications to its three-month virtual program aimed at helping start-ups fast-track growth. Selected start-ups will receive $75,000, with the possibility of additional funding from JASIRI co-investors. Apply here.
Deadline: June 30, 2022

Ghana, Kenya, TanzaniadeveloPPP Ventures supports early-stage innovative businesses that are impacting sustainable development goals, including health. The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development will provide selected start-ups with €100,000 in grants via a matching-funds model. More information is available here.
Deadline: June 30, 2022

Kenya, Nigeria, South AfricaGoogle Hustle Academy is taking applications from early-stage businesses for a free one-week business development boot-camp. Participating companies will receive live training sessions, mentorship and masterclasses by subject matter experts. The program is designed to help accelerate business growth, through increased revenues, and advance investment readiness. Apply here.
Deadline: June 30, 2022

Pan-African opportunities 

Social & Inclusive Business Camp 2022 is taking applications for the sixth cohort of this acceleration and capacity building programme for high-impact African entrepreneurs. Selected businesses will participate in a three-month virtual program and gain access to the program’s network of investors. More information is available here.
Deadline: June 26, 2022

The Jaza Rift Ventures Fund is seeking start-ups with scalable digital health solutions that have high-growth potential. The fund invests between $200,000 to $2 million in equity funding and venture debt to pre-seed, seed and Series A stage healthcare start-ups across the continent. Apply here.
Deadline: June 30, 2022

Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards 2022 is seeking applications from women-run and women-owned impact-driven businesses. The top three businesses in each region, including Africa, will share $190,000 in grant awards, and receive human and social capital support.. Apply here.
Deadline: June 30, 2022

If you know of an organization which offers funding or support to businesses in African health tech, please let us know. Our team evaluates each support opportunity to share with our community of innovators.

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New models to deliver health information, products, services and financing are desperately needed globally, especially for equity-seeking populations. As a healthcare consulting firm, we co-develop actionable insights and partnerships, supporting global changemakers to advance outcomes and equity.

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