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Meet Edwin Osora! With a sharp eye for strategy and a heart for impact, Edwin works closely with healthcare entrepreneurs, especially on the Advisory side of our business, helping them refine their models, scale their innovations, and transform lives through their work. In this employee highlight, Edwin shares how he approaches his worka nd what fuels his passion for solving healthcare challenges. Watch now to learn more about Edwin and the amazing work happening behind the scenes! #EmployeeSpotlight #VillgroAfrica #HealthcareInnovation #ImpactThroughAdvisory #AfricaHealthTech Christian Khisa

Are you a professional from North Africa who is passionate about driving healthcare innovation? Villgro Africa is calling for mentors from the North African region to guide healthcare innovators! Share your expertise in fundraising, product validation, scaling, and more and make an impact on the African health landscape. Learn more: https://rb.gy/jny0z6 -------- Êtes-vous un professionnel d'Afrique du Nord passionné par l'innovation dans le domaine de la santé ? Villgro Africa lance un appel aux mentors de la région d'Afrique du Nord pour guider les innovateurs en santé ! Partagez votre expertise en levée de fonds, validation de produits, de mise à l'échelle, et bien plus, et contribuez à transformer le paysage de la santé en Afrique. En savoir plus : https://rb.gy/jny0z6 #HealthcareInnovation #Mentorship #NorthAfrica #VillgroAfrica

Malaria claims thousands of lives daily, many due to delayed or inaccurate diagnosis, particularly in underserved communities. Mari Test is revolutionising malaria diagnostics with a cutting-edge handheld device that leverages biosensors and AI to detect all malaria types in a bloodless, rapid manner. Read more about MariTest and their work in our #InnovatorSpotlight interview with Hakim K. Find the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/dqAQyu2D

Have you registered for our masterclass on Open Source AI’s Impact on Business Innovation? This Wednesday 27th November at 3pm EAT, we will be hosting an informative masterclass providing an introduction to open source AI and discussing sustainable business models, investment opportunities and real-world success stories. This is a discussion you won’t want to miss! Register to join here: https://lnkd.in/dRSNFE6Q Winnie Kibiru Deogratias Mzurikwao Rob Beyer Robert Karanja, PhD Wilfred Njagi Benjamin Barwa Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Jonas Gramse Daniel Brumund

Welcome to our next episode RECAP, where we spotlight visionary founders driving innovation in African health tech! In our second episode, we feature Aaron Ogunde, HSC., the innovative founder of Damu Sasa —a business in Kenya focused on increasing blood donation and supporting hospitals with health management systems. Join us as Aaron shares some stories from his journey, including his most memorable moments and his some of the challenges that ended up being success stories. Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dDDHrP2V Want to see more inspiring health tech founders? Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay tuned for future episodes of RECAP! #HealthTechAfrica #DamuSasa #RECAPSeries #HomeHealthcareKenya

⭐ Call for mentors! ⭐ Are you looking for an opportunity that will you to apply your expertise in a meaningful way? Villgro Africa is looking for new mentors to add to our pool of experts that support healthcare innovators across Africa. The mentorship programme is designed to create impactful and flexible engagement between mentors and healthcare innovators, transforming healthcare across Africa by empowering innovators to overcome critical challenges in the healthcare ecosystem. If you are interested in impacting African healthcare innovation as a mentor, please find more information and apply at the QR code below or at https://lnkd.in/dUSjVC4M. Immanuel Momanyi Ida Mwangi Benjamin Barwa Wilfred Njagi Rob Beyer Robert Karanja, PhD Isaiah Muthui

We are excited to for Pollinate Potluck 2024! Taking place in Bangalore from Dec 4-6, this will be an unparalleled gathering of minds focused on solving the unique challenges faced by impact incubators and accelerators in the Global South. Don’t miss this opportunity to join and help shape industry standards and grow your network. Register now! 🔗 https://bit.ly/4guVWTZ Hosted in collaboration with Pollinate Impact and NSRCEL. #Pollinatepotluck2024 #Nirmaan2024 #ImpactEnablers #InclusiveInnovation #GlobalSouth #ESO

🌟 Meet Loice S. Ingonga! 🌟  Behind every thriving organisation is a finance expert, and at Villgro Africa, Loice is one of ours. Not only does she keep the numbers in check, but she also supports our incubation companies as a portfolio manager, helping to drive innovation forward. Watch this video to get a glimpse into Loice’s journey, her passion for impact, and the moments that have been most memorable along the way. #meettheteam #teamspotlight

Join us for an insightful webinar on how open-source AI is transforming the business landscape and driving innovation across industries. In this session, we will explore how open-source AI is reshaping the business landscape and fuelling innovation across various industries. It is based on insights from a mentorship programme which Villgro has implemented, on behalf of FAIR Forward, to support organisations in Africa and Asia with creating products and services built on open-source AI tools. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dKeWb2jM Our experts will delve into the following key topics: ➡ Introduction to Open-Source AI: Understanding its significance in today's business environment ➡ Sustainable Business Models: Leveraging open-source AI while maintaining profitability and community contribution ➡ Investment Opportunities: Analysing the potential for scaling open-source AI applications into profitable ventures ➡ Real-World Success Stories: Insights from businesses that have successfully implemented open-source AI navigating key challenges around intellectual property and data governance This webinar promises to offer valuable insights for businesses looking to harness the power of open-source AI across sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, finance, and social good initiatives. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dKeWb2jM Deogratias Mzurikwao Rob Beyer Winnie Kibiru Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Jonas Gramse Daniel Brumund Benjamin Barwa

Earlier this year, Villgro Africa launched a call specifically for women-led healthcare enterprises, and it’s been inspiring to witness the growth and resilience of these founders. The healthcare innovation space often has a gender imbalance, with female founders facing unique challenges—and we’re proud to be tackling this through a co-created, founder-centric program. Enjoy this video to hear more about the program and what some of our innovators shared they valued most from their experience. We're excited to see what the future holds for these brilliant minds, and we’re committed to fostering an ecosystem that champions diversity in healthcare innovation. #HealthcareInnovation #WomenInHealthcare #StartupSupport Snider Mugese Awuor Oketch Ambulex Solutions Limited Fasika Legesse Anziboo Adelaide Odhiambo Bluewave Insurance Agency KPN Teleradiology Priscillah Maina Joelle Mumley Christian Khisa Johnson & Johnson Boehringer Ingelheim International Development Research Centre (IDRC) Africa Oxford Initiative Sanofi Graça Machel Trust