Lafiya Innovators Startup Incubation Program 2021 for West Africa and Latin America early to mid-stage startups
Do you only a startup or mid-state company? Are you interested in an incubator program that will help you scale your business while connecting you to a network of like-minded people or fellow startups?
If yes, then the Lafyia Innovators Startup Incubation Program 2021 is the program for you.
What is Lafiya Innovators?
Lafiya Innovators is a six-month incubation and acceleration program developed by Impact Hub Basel – and implemented in collaboration with Impact Hub Accra, Impact Hub Dakar, Impact Hub Medellín, and the African Health Innovation Centre – the program supports ambitious entrepreneurs throughout the venture lifecycle, from determining a basic business model to completing the due diligence process. Lafiya Innovators is financially supported by Fondation Botnar and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) Global Programme Health.
Who Should Apply for Lafiya Innovators Incubation Program?
This program is aimed at early to mid-stage startups aiming to deliver impact at scale, the program focuses in particular on technological innovations and systemic solutions targeting underserved populations, including children, adolescents, and women. Specific criteria are listed below:
- Open to for-profit and non-profit startups.
- Startups may be focused in any area of health and wellbeing, including but not limited to clinical care, public health, community-based health, nutrition, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). Startups may also focus on core operational areas, such as health-focused logistics, fintech, or edtech(Educational technology) solutions.
- Solutions directly impacting a determinant of health must be able to clearly explain the health impacts of their business, and why creating connections in the health space would be strategic for their growth.
- Solutions may be focused on both the public or private sectors and may have a business-to-business (B2B) or business-to-consumer (B2C) approach.
Application Process
Participating startups will be enrolled in a regional cohort hosted in Accra (Ghana), Dakar (Senegal), or Medellín (Colombia). Early-stage startups will grow their professional network, establish a basic business model, and develop a minimum viable product. Mid-stage startups will further iterate and expand on their existing business model and complete the due diligence process for fundraising.
How to Apply for Lafiya Innovators Startup Incubation Program 2021
Interested and eligible startups and mid-stage business owners who wish to apply for this program are to complete their application form online via the Lafiya Innovators application portal here: http://lafiyainnovators.org/ before the application deadline.
Application Deadline and Interview Date
Application window: 1 June 2021 – 30, June 2021
Interviews: 1 July 2021 – 7 July 2021
Program dates: 12 July 2021- December 2021
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