3rd Annual Access to Markets event: the place for pioneering innovation in health

News across African health systems in 2025 has been dominated by challenges. But quietly a new generation of startups are building the future. End your year with the builders.

Access to Markets '25 is a highly-curated, invite-only event connecting 20 of Africa’s most promising healthtech startups with forward-thinking healthcare organizations.

This year will bring together 20+ of Africa's leading healthtech startups including Chefaa, Dawa Mkononi, Meditect, mPharma, MYDAWA, and Sproxil with a curated selection of creative industry leaders, government officials, investors, ecosystem partners, global financing institutions, donors, and more.

The goal is action: make connections and advance relationships, MOUs, contracts and partnerships that sustainably expand patient access.

Access to Markets is spearheaded by the Gates Foundation, MSD, Cencora, Help Logistics, Endless Health, Sanofi, and Boehringer Ingelheim. i3 is a coalition of industry and foundations committed to fostering the commercialization, scale and impact of African healthtech, who invite you to join them.

When & Where

December 9–10, 2025 at the Lagos Marriott Hotel, Ikeja. 

What to Expect 

• Meet with Africa's top healthtech companies: Meet firsthand with a curated selection of leading companies, hear their pitches and discuss their roadmaps and potential partnership opportunities.

• Workshops with leading healthcare organizations: Learn how global pharmaceutical companies, donors, investors, and government agencies operate and explore partnership opportunities. 

• Insights: Dive into key themes shaping health innovation and access in Africa through panel discussions with experts and lightning talks.  

• Deepen relationships & impact: In a highly-curated environment, build trusted relationships with leading startups, investors and organizations to craft the kind of creative, urgent and ambitious collaborations needed to build sustainable health systems of the future.

Building on Proven Impact 

Now in its 3rd edition, Access to Markets has a track record of driving results. During i3’s first phase, the events facilitated over 450 targeted introductions between startups and partners. These connections led to 122 signed MOUs, pilot projects, and partnerships, with contracts and grants directly influenced by i3 totaling >$13 M in value. Our curated guest list and targeted pre-event matchmaking have consistently led to productive meetings and long-term collaborations. We gather trusted changemakers in the spirit of possibility, progress and resilient joy.

Why Join Us? 

End the year by crafting the future.  Efficiently meet, engage, and partner with Africa’s leading healthtech startups. Discover cutting-edge solutions and emerging trends shaping the sector. Offer services and expertise to help leading startups expand their impact and reach. Meet partners who can help you scale and commercialize. Foster your imagination and advance your vision with others committed to building a sustainable future - in curated meetings, over meals, and even on the dance floor.

If you’d like to join us or you’re interested in sponsorship opportunities, please email malyse@salientadvisory.com

Access to Markets ’25 isn’t just another event, it’s where partnerships shaping the future of health in Africa are born.