Entries are now open for HangaPitchFest to explore the opportunity that exists for technology enabled startups to solve key issues in SRH to accelerate better outcomes.
The program was conceived by the Government of Rwanda in 2022 through HangaPitchFest to explore the opportunity that exists for technology enabled startups to solve key issues in SRH to accelerate better outcomes.
in 2023, they scouted, selected, and provided technical and business support to startups based in 11 Sub-Saharan African countries working on innovative tech-enabled solutions that are addressing challenges in ways that break the mold in SRH. With the support of the Hanga SRH program, the 20 ventures maximized their impact at scale by raising over $1.4 million in funding, generate over $55,000 in revenue and impact over 33,500 people.
Eligibility Criteria
Organisation
Must be operating in any country in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Your solution must focus on one or more of the following SRH thematic areas:
Improving maternal health, beyond antenatal care, ensuring safe pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care
Tackling unsafe abortion by removing barriers to safe abortion services and post-abortion care
Targeting young people (10-24 years) with youth-friendly SRH information and services.
Tackling gender-based violence (GBV) by preventing and responding to sexual and gender-based violence through innovative solutions
Meeting the need for contraception by increasing access to contraception and comprehensive SRH education
The start-up must present a tech-enabled SRH solution or have the potential to scale through technology.
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.
Benefits
Expert-Led Incubation a 2 months, cohort-based learning curriculum, covering entrepreneurship, evidence and SRH.
Gain 6 months of structured coaching from SRH and venture-building experts designed to accelerate your growth and scale your impact.
Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs to share insights, troubleshoot challenges, and explore opportunities for collaboration and growth.
Leverage their powerful network of policymakers and healthcare stakeholders.
Connect with funders, donors, and ecosystem leaders to accelerate growth
Grant funding valued at $10,000 USD with the scope to increase up to $30,000 USD for the top performing start-ups in the program selected to proceed to the acceleration phase.
Applicant Process
Must be the Founder/Co-founder and/or hold primary decision-making power in the start-up
Must be digitally literate with consistent access to a laptop and internet
Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application
