Endorsed by
Co-Hosted by
Empowering early-stage
health-tech startups across Africa
6-Month
Pan-African Program
ORGANIZED BY
STRATEGIC PARTNER

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
Structured Training
One-on-One Mentorship
Seed Funding
Network & Investor Access
Pitching Exposure at Final Demo Day
Continental Visibility
Welcome Message from the Head of the Advisory Board
It is my privilege to welcome you to the Africa Health-Tech Accelerator, a flagship initiative created to unlock the next generation of healthcare innovation across Africa.
Launched under the umbrella of Africa Health ExCon, and aligned with the broader vision of strengthening resilient, modern, and inclusive health systems, this Accelerator reflects our shared commitment to transforming healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and strategic partnership.
Africa's healthcare challenges are significant, but so are its opportunities. Across the continent, talented entrepreneurs are developing bold solutions that can expand access, improve quality of care, strengthen efficiency, and address long-standing system gaps. What many innovators need is the right platform to accelerate growth, validate ideas, and scale impact.
This is where the Africa Health-Tech Accelerator plays its role.
The program has been carefully designed to provide high-potential founders with world-class mentorship, practical guidance, institutional insight, and access to a distinguished network of investors, experts, policymakers, and industry leaders. It is a platform where innovation meets opportunity, and where promising ideas can become transformative enterprises.
As Head of the Advisory Board, I am proud to work alongside an exceptional group of leaders committed to empowering innovators who are building solutions for Africa's future.
I encourage every applicant to bring forward ideas that are ambitious, practical, and rooted in the real needs of our communities. The solutions that will shape the future of healthcare are those that combine technology with purpose, scalability, and lasting value.
We look forward to welcoming the pioneers who will help redefine health innovation across Africa.

DR. HESHAM BADR
UPA Vice Chairman for HTA & Digital Transformation
Head of the Advisory Board for Africa Health-Tech Accelerator

DR. TINUOLA AKINBOLAGBE
Managing Director & CEO
Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria

ENG. HATEM KANDEEL
Founder & CEO,
Digital Access to Finance
Program Structure & Journey
Stage 1 – Open Call
(March & 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 stage 1 & 10 startups in stage 2
Stage 4 – Pitching & Closing Event
Winners announced
Target: Up to 10 startups
Timeline
Advisory Board and Jury Members.
Mentors & Experts.
Sponsors & Partners.
Stay Tuned!
It will be announced soon
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Application Process
- Apply online
- Screening
- Interviews
- Bootcamp Selection
- Accelerator Phase 1 Admission
- Accelerator Phase 2 Admission and Fund Granting