Swiss Re Foundation Changemakers Africa Incubation Programme 2025 for Early-Stage Entrepreneurs in Health and Climate

Reach us on

Applications are open for Swiss Re Foundation Changemakers Africa Incubation Programme 2025. The Swiss Re Foundation, in partnership with Bridge for Billions, invites you to join Changemakers Africa — a 5-month hands-on incubation program designed to help you refine your business model, receive expert mentorship, and connect with a global network of changemakers.

Changemakers Africa is designed for early-stage entrepreneurs in Africa tackling challenges in healthcare and climate resilience.

Changemakers Africa Incubation Programme Benefits

A program designed to unleash the potential of your business!

Dynamic Community: Build friendships and a professional network of entrepreneurs, mentors and Swiss Re experts. Here, you’ll learn, share, and grow together.
Mentorship: Receive personalized mentorship from a team of Swiss Re professionals that will offer feedback and guidance during the programme. Their expertise will be great to validate ideas, structure processes and keep your progress accountable.
Seed Funding: Refine your pitching skills and prepare for our end-of-programme Demo Day. Present in front of your teammates and Swiss Re experts to win one of our 3 prizes: 1st place = $15.000; 2nd place = $10.000; 3rd place = $5.000
Expand Your Network: Connect and collaborate with like-minded social entrepreneurs’, as well as our global network of professionals. We promise these valuable connections will extend beyond the programme, serving as support for your growth.

Eligibility Criteria

You have a socially innovative business in health or climate in its early stages (eg. launched within the last 2 years, or Minimum Viable Product).
You are seeking a program to incubate and validate your business plan. You want guidance on developing your business model, marketing, fundraising, or impact measurement.
You’re based in an African country and can dedicate to working in a program fully in English.
You’re passionate about making a positive impact and are open to dedicating 6–8 hours per week for 5 months.
You have a reliable internet connection and access to a computer/laptop that you can use regularly.

Application Timeline

Applications Until May 28th: Start by making a profile on our platform and telling us more about you and your project. After you send in your application, we’ll look through all the applicants who are interested in joining program.

Participant announcement : First week of June: The program carefully review all applications to choose at least 30 participantsfor this edition. If selected, your next step will be to accept your spot in the program!
Welcome session : July: Join us for a welcome session to dive into the details program! We’ll introduce you to the program’s schedule, your role, and the tools you’ll use to develop your business. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn more about what lies ahead.
Incubation program: From July to November: The online incubation experience begins! From here you’ll dive into weekly mentoring sessions, use the practical tools in our digital platform, and follow our entrepreneurship step-by-step plan. You will have 5 months to complete all the modules and develop your business plan.