MORE HEALTH for Africa Program (MH4A) Cohort 3 for Healthcare Social Entrepreneursi (Up to €80,000 Grant funding)

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Applications are open for MORE HEALTH for Africa Program (MH4A) Cohort 3. The MORE HEALTH for Africa Program, a partnership between Boehringer Ingelheim and Villgro Africa, is looking for its third cohort! An opportunity for African social enterprises developing solutions that address healthcare gaps and improve access to quality healthcare across the continent.

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.

MORE HEALTH for Africa Program (MH4A) 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.

Program Structure

Incubation Phase (6 Months)
- Weekly coaching from a dedicated portfolio manager and expert mentors.
- Monthly masterclasses covering business modelling, operations, and investment readiness.
- Graduation pitches for the chance to move to the acceleration phase (selection for acceleration is not assured).
- Access to incubation grants based on need assessment.
Acceleration Phase (6 Months)
- Bi-weekly coaching and expert-led mentorship.
- Quarterly diagnostic panels with industry leaders.
- Access to research vouchers to validate and refine solutions.
- Investor connections, with direct engagement from Boehringer Ingelheim and Villgro Africa.
- Showcase at MMH T for networking and investment opportunities.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, social enterprises must meet the following criteria:

Registered for-profit business with operations in at least one African market.
Post-revenue company with a minimum annual revenue of USD 300,000 and a strong operational track record.
Demonstrated market traction, serving a sizable customer base and addressing a clear demand.
Seeking to raise USD 1M+ in the next year with a clear growth strategy.
A full-time, dedicated founding team, with the company operating for at least three years.
Clear social impact, improving healthcare access for at least 100,000 people annually.
Proven ability to leverage funding and secure financing through grants, equity, or debt.
Compliance with regulatory frameworks within the healthcare sector and investment standards.
Robust impact measurement framework with defined KPIs for tracking health outcomes and financial performance.
Geographical focus on Africa.