In partnership with well-known partner organizations, the Austrian Federal Chancellery is seeking to support and boost innovative and digital healthcare solutions across Africa. Applicants must be African social entrepreneurs with a measurable social impact and a sustainable business model. Focus of the first edition of the Kofi Annan Award for Africa will be on Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being.
WORTH
- Win up to EUR 250,000 in grants as a finalist and attend a 12-month accelerator program
- Participate in a 5-day innovation bootcamp
- Present your solution to a distinguished jury
- Network with mentors, investors and potential business partners
- Gain international exposure
ELIGIBILITY
- Your company must be a for-profit legal entity and incorporated for at least two years at the time of application.
- Your solution is anchored in at least one African country.
- The applicant must have existing contacts / presence in the country of implementation: country office or other permanent presence, subsidiary, long-term operations or partnerships in the country.
- Your innovation clearly addresses one or more areas of SDG 3 Target Indicator 8.
- The entity does not fall under any of the points listed in the solemn declaration
- Your innovation has more than 1 million people of total addressable market
- Your startup pays attention to environmental protection and climate change, gender equality and women empowerment, as well as social inclusion (leave no one behind).
- Your startup is not required to make a monetary contribution to the proposed project budget.
- Your innovation should have a strong proof-of-concept with initial traction and a clear path to scale.
DEADLINE: December 1 2021
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