Our Objective
The Africa Health-Tech Accelerator aims to identify and support high-potential health technology startups across the continent, transforming innovative ideas into scalable, investment-ready ventures.
Through a structured, execution-driven program, the accelerator bridges the gap between innovation and commercialization by equipping founders with the tools, mentorship, and ecosystem access needed to build impactful, market-ready solutions for Africa’s health-Tech challenges.
About the Program
6-month online program
1 In Person Event
Equity-free / funded
Pan-African focus
Health-Tech Innovation Areas
Digital Healthcare Solutions
- Telemedicine & Virtual Care
- Digital Health Platforms
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Hospital Management Systems
Data & Intelligent Technologies
- Health Data & Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
- Remote Patient Monitoring
Medical & Pharmaceutical Innovation
- Medical Devices & Diagnostics
- Drug Development Technologies
- Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Solutions
Access, Prevention & Health Services
- Health Insurance & Health Financing Technologies
- Preventive Health & Wellness Technologies
Who Should Apply
- Health-Tech startups & SMEs
- Early-stage startups launching a new product
- Tech-enabled Health-Tech solutions
- Founders operating and committed to scaling across Africa
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum two founders
- Early-stage startup
- Minimum of MVP
- Launching or validating a new health-related product/service
- Commitment to attend at least 80% of sessions
What You Get
Structured Training
One-on-One Mentorship
Seed Funding
Network & Investor Access
Pitching Exposure at Final Demo Day
Continental Visibility
Program Structure & Journey
Stage 1 – Open Call
(April – June)
3 Months application window
Target: 200-300 applications
Stage 2 – Bootcamp & Selection
(July)
Intensive virtual bootcamp
Target: Up to 50 startups
Stage 3 – Accelerator
(5-Month – August to December)
Weekly sessions, Office hours, Demo preparation
Target: Up to 15 startups in phase 1 & 10 startups in phase 2
Stage 4 – Pitching & Closing Event
Winners announced
Target: Up to 10 startups
