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Funding & support opportunities for African healthtech innovators

Written By

  • Yomi Kazeem
  • Zillah Waminaje

Geography-specific opportunities

Kenya: Antler Nairobi is accepting applications from early-stage tech-enabled startups in Kenya. Selected startups will receive at least $100,000. More information is available here.
Deadline: N/A (Program starts in March 2026)

Nigeria: Antler Nigeria is accepting applications from early-stage tech-enabled startups in Nigeria. Selected startups will receive at least $100,000. More information is available here.
Deadline: N/A (Program starts in March 2026)

Pan-African opportunities 

Applications are open for Accelerate Africa, a 12-week accelerator supporting high-potential startups. 10 selected startups receive dedicated 1:1 advisory support and access up to $500,000 in funding from Future Africa. More information is available here.
Deadline: January 31, 2026 (Closing soon)

Global Health EDCTP3 is awarding €147 million in grants to support global health researchers and innovators working to tackle tuberculosis, lower respiratory tract infections, HIV, climate change-driven diseases, and other health challenges. More information is available here.
Deadline: March 4, 2026

The Stanford GSB Impact Fund is accepting applications from early-stage, mission-driven startups across multiple sectors, including healthcare, for its 2025-26 investment cycle. Apply here.
Deadline: N/A 

Renew Capital is accepting applications to the Renew Venture Lab program. Selected African tech-enabled startups will receive between $50,000 – $300,000 in funding, mentorship, and access to investor networks. Learn more.
Deadline: N/A 

Salient is hiring!

Are you a strategic healthcare consultant ready to drive real change in Africa? Salient Advisory is seeking a Senior Consultant to deliver high-impact work that shapes healthcare access. If you’re ready to accelerate change in healthcare markets across Africa; or know someone who is, we’d love to hear from you!

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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