Applications are open to join the second cohort of Lafiya Innovators, Designed by Impact Hub Basel, Lafiya Innovators is locally implemented by Impact Hubs in Accra, Dakar, and Medellin. Specialized health expertise and networking support is provided for all Lafiya entrepreneurs by African Health Innovation Centre.
WORTH
- Participating startups will be enrolled in a regional cohort hosted in Accra (Ghana), Dakar (Senegal) or Medellin (Colombia)
- Early-stage startups will grow their professional network,establish a basis business model, and develop a minimum viable product.
- Mid-stage startups will further iterate and expand on their existing business model and complete the due diligence process for fundraising.
ELIGIBILITY
Aiming to deliver impact at scale, the program focuses in particular on technological innovations and systemic solutions targeting underserved populations, including children, adolescents, and women. Specific criteria is listed below:
- Open to for-profit and non-profit startups.
- Startups may be focused in any area of health and wellbeing, including but not limited to clinical care, public health, community-based health, nutrition, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). Startups may also focus on core operational areas, such as health-focused logistics, fintech, or edtech solutions.
- Solutions directly impacting a determinant of health must be able to clearly explain the health impacts of their business, and why creating connections in the health space would be strategic for their growth.
- Solutions may be focused on both the public or private sectors and may have a business-to-business (B2B) or business-to-consumer (B2C) approach.
DEADLINE: June 30, 2021.
To apply and for more information visit here.
