Applications are open for the third cohort of the MORE HEALTH for Africa Program (MH4A), a partnership between Boehringer Ingelheim and Villgro Africa supporting social enterprises that are expanding access to sustainable healthcare across Africa. The program is designed for high-impact, post-revenue enterprises with demonstrated traction and the potential to scale healthcare solutions for underserved communities. Through a combination of incubation, acceleration, capacity building, investor connections, and catalytic funding, selected enterprises receive support to strengthen their foundations and accelerate growth.
Funding and Program Benefits
• Grants of up to €80,000 in catalytic funding
• Tailored support to strengthen business models
• Coaching, masterclasses, and diagnostic panels
• Research support and research vouchers
• Introductions to relevant partners
• Connections with potential investors
• Support for investment readiness and fundraising
• Market access and scaling support
• Global networking opportunities
• Opportunity to showcase at the annual Making More Health Together (MMHT) convention in Germany and at an event in Africa
• Peer learning with founders from current and previous Villgro Africa portfolio cohorts
Eligibility Criteria
The program is intended for ambitious, post-revenue social enterprises operating in Africa that are working to improve healthcare access and impact. Eligible enterprises should demonstrate established operations, measurable impact, strong revenue traction, a dedicated team, and a clear strategy for growth.
Strong applicants are expected to demonstrate:
• A healthcare solution addressing a meaningful healthcare gap
• Strong revenue traction, with approximately US$300,000 in annual revenue
• Demonstrated impact, reaching approximately 100,000 people
• A dedicated and capable team
• A viable and scalable business model
• A clear growth strategy
• The potential and intention to raise US$1 million or more within the next year
• Commitment to expanding healthcare access and impact across Africa
Focus Areas
The program supports healthcare-focused social enterprises developing scalable solutions that can improve access to sustainable healthcare, particularly for underserved communities across Africa. Relevant areas may include:
• Digital health
• Healthcare access
• Diagnostics
• Health financing
• Telemedicine
• Primary healthcare
• Medical technology
• Healthcare delivery
• Solutions serving underserved communities
Program Structure
The MH4A program is delivered over two six-month phases designed to help enterprises strengthen their internal foundations before accelerating external growth.
Business Foundations – 6 Months
The first phase focuses on strengthening the enterprise's core operations. Participants receive support to refine their business models, build effective teams, improve governance systems, and address key organizational needs through coaching, masterclasses, and tailored grants.
Business Growth – 6 Months
The second phase focuses on expansion and investment readiness. Participants receive advanced mentorship, investor connections, research vouchers, and networking opportunities while working on market access, fundraising, investment readiness, and scaling their healthcare solutions.
Application Details
• How to Apply: Applications must be submitted through the official MORE HEALTH for Africa Program (MH4A) Cohort 3 application portal.
• Application Deadline: 10 September 2026.
• Target Region: Africa
• Target Stage: Revenue-generating
• Target Sector: Health & Life Sciences
• Category: Funding
• Organizer: Villgro Africa
• Additional Information: Applicants can consult Villgro Africa's official funding call page for full program information and the application portal for application requirements and updates.
The MORE HEALTH for Africa Program is designed to help established healthcare social enterprises move from demonstrated traction toward sustainable scale. By combining catalytic funding with hands-on business development, capacity building, investor linkages, and international exposure, the program aims to help selected ventures expand their reach and deliver greater healthcare impact to underserved communities across Africa.