ELIGIBILITY:

Must be operating in any country in Sub-Saharan Africa

Must be developing a product and venture which contributes towards a sexual and reproductive health (SRH) theme in an innovative and pioneering way

The start-up must present a tech-enabled SRH solution or have the potential to scale through technology. Technology does not need to be the core innovation but it must be enabled by hardware or software of some kind. 

Must present a working prototype. This can be in the form of a working product demo in video format, a pitch deck explaining how the product works, a functional website, or anything  similar. 

Must be registered by the relevant authorities in the country of operation

The start-up should not have raised any venture capital (except angel investors, family, and friends). Start-ups that may have received grant funding from other incubator programs or hackathons are eligible.

BENEFIT:

Funding: grant funding valued at $10,000 USD  with the scope to increase up to $30,000 USD for the highest performing start-ups in the program

Learning: a 3 month, cohort-based learning curriculum, covering entrepreneurship, evidence and SRH

Bespoke Support: Tailored support from venture-building and SRH experts over a period of 9 months for the  eligible start-ups.