Geography-specific opportunities
Uganda: The Global Fund has released a new Request for Proposal titled Increasing Access to Quality-Assured Health Products in Uganda through Alternative Delivery Channels (TGF-25-17). The initiative aims to expand access to quality-assured HIV prevention and malaria care products through private pharmacies and drug shops. More information is available here.
Deadline: May 5, 2025
Nigeria: Applications are open for Antler Nigeria, an accelerator for early-stage start-ups. Selected individuals and teams will access mentorship, coaching, and investment opportunities of up to $400,000. Individuals selected for the 8-week Lagos program can pitch for a $100,000 investment, with additional funding support available. Teams with an existing startup can apply for rolling intake. Learn more here.
Deadline: May 30, 2025
Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe: Tarcoola Capital is seeking to support growth-stage healthcare companies focused on pharmaceuticals, medical equipment and supplies to scale their businesses. More information is available here.
Deadline: May 31, 2025
Kenya, Rwanda: The Jasiri Growth Accelerator is accepting applications from entrepreneurs with market-creating innovations dedicated to solving complex challenges across several sectors, including health. Selected early-stage innovators will receive up to $75,000 in equity funding and mentorship support among other benefits. More information is available here.
Deadline: May 31, 2025
Southern Africa: The Transform Health Fund, launched by the Health Finance Coalition and AfricInvest, is inviting healthcare companies to apply for debt or mezzanine investments ranging from $2 million – $15 million. The fund aims to support supply chain transformation, innovative care delivery, and digital innovations to improve access, affordability, resilience, and quality of healthcare for low-income patients. Apply here.
Deadline: N/A
Pan-African opportunities
Applications are open for the Equalizer Challenge: Scaling Women’s Health Innovations by UNFPA, MIT Solve, IE University, and Women of Wearables to support scalable women’s health innovations. Women-led social enterprises operating in UNFPA program countries can apply to receive up to $20,000 in equity-free funding, mentorship, and global exposure. Learn more here.
Deadline: May 4, 2025
The UNICEF Venture Fund is accepting applications from early-stage innovators leveraging AI, data science, and blockchain to improve health, economic, and social outcomes for women and girls. Accepted femtech solutions will receive up to $100,000 equity-free funding. More information is available here.
Deadline: May 8, 2025
Applications are open for the 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. Selected innovators will participate in a 3-month program and receive equity-free support, up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits, expert mentorship, and tailored technical training. More information is available here.
Deadline: May 9, 2025
PennPromise Ventures is offering equity-free funding to early-stage startups across Africa. Selected pre-seed startups will receive up to $20,000, and seed-stage companies will receive up to $100,000. Women founders are highly encouraged to apply. Learn more here.
Deadline: N/A
