About this opportunity
Applications are open for the MORE HEALTH for Africa Program (MH4A) Cohort 3 , an opportunity for African social enterprises developing solutions that address healthcare gaps and improve access to quality healthcare across the continent. The programme is a partnership between Boehringer Ingelheim and Villgro Africa and combines business support, expert mentorship, and catalytic funding to help high-impact healthcare ventures scale their solutions.
Funding and
Benefits and support
Selected social enterprises can receive: Up to €80,000 in catalytic funding Tailored business support Expert mentorship and coaching Support to strengthen business models and operations Access to relevant partners and investors Support to scale healthcare solutions and expand their impact. The programme is structured around incubation and acceleration , giving selected enterprises support as they move towards sustainable growth and greater healthcare impact.
Eligibility
The programme is designed for African social entrepreneurs and healthcare enterprises working to address health disparities and improve access to healthcare, particularly for underserved communities. Strong applicants are expected to demonstrate: An innovative healthcare solution Evidence of social or health impact A viable business model Traction and potential for growth A capable team A clear pathway to scaling the solution across Africa.
The programme has evolved to focus on high-impact, post-revenue social enterprises with established operations and clear growth potential . What Kind of Businesses Are They Looking For?
The programme is particularly relevant to ventures developing solutions that address significant healthcare challenges across Africa. Potential areas include: Digital health Healthcare access Diagnostics Health financing Telemedicine Primary healthcare Medical technology Healthcare delivery Solutions serving underserved communities.
The key requirement is that the business is tackling a meaningful healthcare gap and has the potential to scale its impact. Why Apply?
Healthcare innovators often face a difficult gap between proving that a solution works and securing the resources needed to scale it. MH4A is designed to help bridge that gap by combining catalytic capital with hands-on business support, mentorship and ecosystem connections .
Previous cohorts have included social enterprises working across several African countries and addressing different healthcare challenges.
Application timeline
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Application steps
Interested healthcare innovators can submit their applications through the official application portal: Apply for MORE HEALTH for Africa Program (MH4A) Cohort 3 For additional information about the programme and previous funding calls, applicants can also visit Villgro Africa’s Funding Calls page .
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