Deadline: September 10, 2026
Applications are open for the MORE HEALTH for Africa Program 2026. The MORE HEALTH for Africa Program, a partnership between Boehringer Ingelheim and Villgro Africa, is looking for its third cohort. This initiative supports social entrepreneurs driving healthcare innovation across Africa, with the goal of advancing Boehringer Ingelheim’s sustainability commitment to improve the lives of 50 million people through social engagement models by 2030.
Through incubation, acceleration, and catalytic funding, the program empowers high-impact social enterprises to scale their solutions and deliver sustainable healthcare to underserved communities.
Programme Structure
- Business Foundations (6 months): The first phase helps enterprises strengthen their foundations. This includes refining business models, building effective teams, and putting strong governance systems in place. Participants will benefit from coaching, masterclasses, and tailored grants designed to address their most pressing internal needs.
- Business Growth (6 months): The second phase shifts the focus outward, preparing enterprises to grow and engage externally. Through advanced mentorship, investor connections, research vouchers, and global networking opportunities, participants will work on market access, investment readiness, fundraising, and scaling their solutions.
Benefits
Selected enterprises will receive:
- Catalytic Funding: Grants of up to 80K Euros.
- Tailored Support: Strengthening business models and introducing enterprises to relevant partners.
- Investor Linkages: Opportunities to connect with potential investors.
- Capacity Building: Masterclasses, diagnostic panels, and research support.
- Global Exposure: A showcase at the annual Making More Health Together (MMHT) convention in Germany and one event on the African continent.
- Peer Learning: Connections with founders from current and previous cohorts in the Villgro Africa portfolio.
Eligibility
- They are seeking ambitious, post-revenue social enterprises operating in Africa that are committed to scaling healthcare access and impact.
- Eligible companies should have strong revenue traction (annual revenues of $300k), demonstrated impact (a reach of 100k people), a dedicated team, and a clear growth strategy to raise USD 1M+ in the next year.
Application
For more information, visit MORE HEALTH for Africa Program.
