Join the African Healthcare Funders Forum
About The Forum
The African Healthcare Funders Forum is a 12-week Leadership Programme followed by nine months of supporting activities for Africa’s leading social investors/funders grantmakers, private equity/venture capital fund managers, angel investors, impact investors, development finance institutions, mainstream social investors, etc. operating across the entire healthcare value chain ( medical products and technologies, research, insurance, financing, service delivery, governance, and workforce).
During the Forum, CEOs of innovative African healthcare companies, carefully selected by Ashoka, will join leading social investors to explore the challenges and opportunities that the sector provides. They will dissect business models, analyze different funding approaches, explore partnership opportunities, showcase innovative solutions and discuss their views on the future of healthcare.
The African Healthcare Funders Forum is dedicated to:
- Bridging the current healthcare funding gap,
- Advancing innovative financing models, and
- Providing funders as well as innovators with the tools needed to catalyze sustainable growth
Benefits
- Amplify Your Impact in African Healthcare: Combine financial and non-financial capital to maximise your impact in the African healthcare sector.
- Build Your Network: Connect and explore collaboration opportunities with fellow healthcare investors and African healthcare entrepreneurs.
Grow Your Impact - Investing Skillset: Develop new skills and access new tools to make innovative investments in the healthcare sector in Africa.
Programme Structure
The 12-month programme has two parts:
The Impact Leadership Programme:
A 12-week training programme starting in September. It focuses on innovative finance approaches to address the healthcare funding gap. Participants will attend weekly online workshops with case studies and expert insights on funding models and de-risking private capital for African healthcare. Graduates will be recognised as African Impact Leaders.
The Immersion Programme:
After completing the Leadership Programme, participants will continue on a nine-month immersion programme designed to build a strong community of leaders. Activities include site visits, workshops, access to knowledge products, investor-ready deals, and more.”
Partners
Experts
Peter Park
Founder
ConnectHealth
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Sonak Pastakla
Professor
Purdue University College of Pharmacy
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Claire Njoki
Senior Associate, Africa
Convergence
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Ashwin Naik
Founder
Vaatsalya Healthcare & Manah Wellness
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David Green
Founder
Serial Healthcare Social Entreprenuer and Consultant
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Aunnie Patton Power
Academic, Author, Angel Investor & Advisor
Intelligent Impact
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Melissa Menke
Founder
Access Afya
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Nneka Mobisson
Co-Founder and CEO
mDoc
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Anshul Magotra
Co-founder and Partner
Social Innovation Circle
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Mark Cheng
Managing Director
Social Innovation Circle
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Stefan Wilhelm
Associate Director – Social Impact
Bayer Foundation
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Simon Manyara
Senior Manager, Making More Health and Sustainable Development
Boehringer Ingelheim
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Leah Kibe
Director Co-Funding and Partnerships & Head of Kenya Office
Children’s Investment Fund Foundation
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Tendai Taderera
Finance Director
Medical Credit Fund
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Participants: Social Entrepreneurs
Nneka Mobisson
Co-Founder and CEO
mDoc
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Frequently Asked Questions
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I have not made any investments in African healthcare yet but I may do so in the future. Am I still eligible to join the Forum?
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African heatlhcare is only one of the sectors I invest in. Should I apply to the Forum?
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I only provide grants, not Equity or Debt. Will the Forum be relevant for me?
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I am a funder of African ventures but I am not based in Africa. Is this Forum for me?
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What is the African Healthcare Funders Forum?
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What is the format of the Leadership Programme?
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What is the application deadline?
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Will I receive a certificate upon completion of the programme?
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What happens if I am unable to complete the full programme?
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Do I get a refund if I cannot complete the full programme?
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Whom do I contact if I have questions about the programme?
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