VC4A Africa MedTech Challenge for African Med Startups 2023

Attention to startups in the healthcare industry! Become a part of Africa MedTech Challenge, ENRICH in Africa’s initiative to bring change through innovation to healthcare in Europe and Africa.

Sothema, the leading pharmaceutical company, and Mohammed VI Polytechnic University are seeking startups and entrepreneurs to use technology to develop the most innovative treatments and bring healthcare to the next level. Sothema and Mohammed VI Polytechnic University are calling for innovative companies and entrepreneurs to leverage technology to develop the most innovative treatments and bring healthcare to the next level. No matter if you’re working with big data, AI, API or robotics, we want to hear about your solutions to become the next revolution for researchers, doctors and patients.

This is an incredible opportunity to showcase your talent and make a real impact in healthcare. You can apply in one of the following themes, do not hesitate to go beyond suggested themes and submit your solution that will revolutionize the future of healthcare.

• Medical Devices and Diagnostic Tools Looking for cutting-edge solutions for tailor made medical device and diagnostic tools.
• Patient health journey Looking for an opportunity to submit your ideas and contribute to the improvement of patient health journeys?
• AI in Clinical Development Looking for innovative ideas to transform healthcare through AI by improving decision making, drug discovery, patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
• API and HealthCeutique Looking for ways to optimize API integration between HealthCeutique’s electronic health record system and their pharmacy management software.
• AI and Industrial Digitalization Looking for innovative applications of AI technology that can help optimize manufacturing processes and drive productivity gains.
• Open Category you can continue to bring healthcare to the next level with your ideas. 

About VC4A

VC4A started with the mission to build up Africa’s start up community. Started in 2007, the network building organization has grown organically over the years into what is now the leading community working to build high growth high impact companies globally. Increased economic momentum is fueled by a growing number of entrepreneurs and their ambition to transform society. It is imperative we seek out the collaborations and partnerships needed to bring together the capital, knowledge, and network these entrepreneurs require to succeed – and to provide every entrepreneur with an e... read more

Africa MedTech Challenge

Aim and Benefits of Africa MedTech Challenge

Finalist prizes include:

• Customized support by Sothema’s experts according to your project’s needs.
• Access to technical resources provided by Sothema.
• Spotlight in Sothema’s and ENRICH in Africa’s communication channels.
• Invitations to the final event in Cape Town.
• A License for the Accelerator Squared online platform.

During the Final Event Ceremony, you will have the opportunity to pitch at a major AU-EU Innovation event in front of Sothema’s and Mohammed VI Polytechnic University’s innovation experts and network with key players from the European and African innovation ecosystem.

Requirements for Africa MedTech Challenge Qualification

This Challenge is open and offered solely to:

• Startups. A business entity, regardless of its business area. Startups may be required, in sponsor’s sole discretion, to provide:
  • Proof of company registration by submitting a registration certificate issued within the last three (3) months, or ongoing company registration, or any trade registry and proof ensuring the registration of the entity in the relevant country.
  • A valid professional insurance policy subscription.
• All the documents that may confirm the Participant’s eligibility may be required prior to awarding any prizes.
• This Challenge is not open to employees and representatives of the Sponsors and Agorize and the members of their families.
• This Challenge is void in countries where it is prohibited or restricted by law.

Our team is looking forward to learning about the solutions that are shaping the next revolution for researchers, doctors, and patients, whether it’s big data, artificial intelligence, APIs, or robotics.

Funded by the European Union (Horizon 2020 program), ENRICH in Africa is a project designed to bring together core stakeholders from both regions, in order to support and strengthen the European and African innovation ecosystem.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit VC4A website.