Application Closed

Do you think your venture can bring affordable, high-quality health products and services closer to where patients are?

You might belong in our next cohort. Learn more about our application process and selection criteria below or sign up for our newsletter to be notified when applications open.
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27 January
Applications Open
10 February
Deadline for Questions
21 February
Interactive Q&A Session
28 February
Applications Close
14 March
Due Diligence Documents Requested
30 April
Cohort announcement
Eligibility Criteria
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Who are we Looking For?

i3's current work seeks to catalyze the development of early- and growth-stage ventures building data-driven access to healthcare.

We seek to focus our impact on innovations that stand to benefit Africa, therefore we target program participants whose companies are owned, led or operated by African citizens and produce products for African customers.
Below is an overview of the starting criteria. Please refer to our detailed outline for full information on this cohort.
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01 / African

Companies must be focused on serving African markets. We preference African-led and African-owned businesses.
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02 / Tech-Enabled & 
Data-Driven

Innovators must leverage technology and data to improve healthcare delivery or product distribution.
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03 / Growth-stage

Companies with demonstrated traction and scaling potential.

04 / IMPACTING PATIENT ACCESS 

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Quality
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Availability
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Affordability
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Accessibility
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Visibility
Full Eligibility Criteria
Selection Process

How will we select them?

Read an overview of how we select program participants below.

  • 01

    Newsletter Subscription

    The first step to joining our next cohort is signing up for our newsletter to get notified when applications open.

    02

    Application Preparation

    Once applications open, start assembling your most convincing application. We're here to help. You will have a month after the application opens to submit questions about the program to support@investingininnovation.com. 

    The i3 team hosted a Q&A webinar for all applicants on the 21st of February, 2025. The recording is available. 
    Watch the webinar recording here

    03

    Evaluation & Review

    Once applications close, they undergo a rigorous and transparent assessment process, overseen by our expert selection committee. Our committee comprises representatives of i3 sponsors and four independent experts, all of whom have deep expertise and experience in healthcare innovation and delivery in Africa.
    See our full eligibility

  • 04

    Virtual Pitch Day

    The top 9 growth-stage innovators will deliver 10-minute pitches to the expert selection committee, followed by a 10-minute Q&A session on April 2nd, 2025.
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    05

    Cohort Announcements

    Cohort members are selected and our new cohort is announced. 
    View companies from past cohorts
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    FAQs

    Discover answers to the most frequently asked questions about our program.
    See frequently asked questions

  • 01

    Newsletter Subscription

    The first step to joining our next cohort is signing up for our newsletter to get notified when applications open.
    Sign up for our newsletter

  • 02

    Application Preparation

    Once applications open, start assembling your most convincing application. We're here to help. You will have roughly a month after the application opens to submit specific questions about the program and application to i3team@solinagroup.com.

    We post all questions and answers publicly to ensure all applicants have equal information throughout the process. 
    Apply now

  • 03

    Evaluation & Review

    Once applications close, they undergo a rigorous and transparent evaluation process by our regional selection committees. Our committees are comprised of internal and external members who are familiar with each region’s entrepreneurial and supply chain ecosystems.
    See our full eligibility
  • i3 Innovations Africa Cohort 2 at an event

    04

    Cohort Announcements

    Cohort members are selected and our new cohort is announced. 
    View companies from past cohorts

Application Closed

Do you think your venture can bring affordable, high-quality health products and services closer to where patients are?

You might belong in our next cohort. Learn more about our application process and selection criteria below or sign up for our newsletter to be notified when applications open.
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