Women spend 25% more time in poor health than men, yet their health has been consistently underestimated, underfunded, and under-researched. But change is happening-and it starts with innovators like you.
The Banking on Women’s Health Innovation Awards recognize bold ideas that improve women’s health and well-being. If you’re working on a game-changing solution, we want to recognize and empower your innovation.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be Nigerian residents or Nigerian-founded entities (individuals, teams, or startups).
Innovations must focus on women’s health (e.g., maternal care, reproductive health, fibroids, oncology, menopause, menstrual health, etc.).
Solutions must be at least at the prototype stage, with preference for those with minimum viable products (MVPs), or implemented projects.
Open to all genders, but innovations must prioritize women’s health outcomes.
Reward and Prizes
There will be 3 winners.
Award Winner
N5,000,000 grant funding plus:
Access to investors and partners
Access to a network of mentors
Visibility and Recognition
1st Runner Up
N3,000,000
grant funding plus:
Access to investors and partners
Access to a network of mentors
Visibility and Recognition
2nd Runner Up
N2,000,000 grant funding plus:
Access to investors and partners
Access to a network of mentors
Visibility and Recognition
Timelines
Submissions Open:March 10, 2025
Submission Close:March 31, 2025
Top 10 Innovators Announced:April 10, 2025
Pitch Competition takes place:April 20, 2025
Winners Announced at BWHCMay 3rd, 2025
Deadline: March 31, 2025
Click HERE to Apply