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HEALTH INNOVATION HUB PITCH PERFECT AFRICA 2026

Application Deadline: September 29, 2026

LOCATION: Canada

Applications are now open for Pitch Perfect Africa 2026! Now in its second year, Pitch Perfect Africa celebrates and supports entrepreneurs developing health-focused innovations across Africa. Six H2i Level 2 ventures will be selected to pitch their innovations to a panel of expert judges.

Pitch Perfect was created to provide early-stage H2i ventures with funding and pitch opportunities. It also helps ventures strengthen their investment readiness through a competitive pitch experience. The program expanded to H2i’s African venture community in 2025.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must:

Be a current H2i Level 2 HENT venture onboarded by their lead mentor by August 31, 2026. No exceptions. H2i Level 2 ventures are in the Discovery stage of H2i’s four-level venture development model.

Have not previously won Pitch Perfect Africa. Past finalists who did not win are welcome to reapply.

Not part of the H2i community yet? They encourage interested ventures to join the H2i community as a client company to access mentorship, programs, and future opportunities.

To apply for the Pitch Perfect Africa 2026, complete the application form on the programme website.

They recommend drafting and saving your responses in a separate document before submitting the application.

Questions? Email h2i.international@utoronto.ca.

This program is designed and implemented by Health Innovation Hub (H2i) under the Africa Health Collaborative in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.

Key Dates:

Applications Open: Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 11:59pm (Eastern Time)

Building a Winning Pitch Masterclass: Friday, October 9, 2026

Pitch Competition (Virtual): Monday, November 16, 2026

BENEFIT:

Three ventures will each receive a CAD $5,000 Innovation Fellowship to support the continued development of their work.

Please note: Fellowship payments may take three to four months to be processed following the competition.

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2026 JULIUS BERGER NIGERIA WORKSHOP ENGINEER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

LOCATION: Nigeria

The Workshop Engineer supports the Workshop Supervisor in all technical and quality-related aspects of repair, service, and maintenance activities. This position is part of PED’s long-term plan to build strong local engineering capacity and develop future Workshop Supervisors and Workshop Managers.

ELIGIBILITY:

Requirement:

Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Automobile Engineering or related technical field 

Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in maintenance, repairs, fleet management, or engineering support within PED

A written recommendation letter from your current Supervisor or Manager confirming good conduct and discipline, technical suitability and readiness for development

Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic systems

Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, diagrams, and workshop documentation

Good diagnostic and problem-solving skills

Strong sense of responsibility, integrity, and safety awareness

Good communication skills and willingness to guide others

Ability to work in a fast-paced workshop environment

Job Details:

Support the Workshop Supervisor in all technical and quality-related aspects of repair, service, and maintenance activities within the assigned workshop or equipment group.

Review work orders and identify appropriate repair methods, tools, and materials to ensure technically sound and efficient execution.

Provide engineering assistance in troubleshooting, diagnostics, and the identification of alternative technical solutions or temporary repairs when standard parts or methods are unavailable.

Conduct or support in-process and final inspections of completed works, ensuring that repair quality, functionality, and safety requirements are met before equipment release.

Verify that test runs and functional checks are conducted under safe conditions by authorized and licensed personnel.

Document inspection results, measurements, and quality findings accurately in the Equipment Programme or designated records.

Report deviations, recurring failures, or non-conformities to the Workshop Supervisor and Senior Engineer and contributes to root cause analysis and corrective measures.

Assist in the implementation of Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) and in monitoring technical performance indicators to identify improvement opportunities.

Provide on-the-job technical guidance and knowledge transfer to mechanics, electricians, and technicians, supporting staff competence development.

Ensure that workshop standards, safety procedures, and quality requirements are consistently observed during all maintenance operations.

Ensure that all maintenance operations follow PED safety guidelines.

Support the Supervisor in enforcing discipline, order, and correct use of tools and materials.

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