East African medtech start-ups invited to apply for two years of support from Villgro Africa
Six inventors of medical hardware in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and Ethiopia will be chosen. Applications close on 16 November.
Nairobi — The Villgro Africa MedTech Innovation Programme is looking for locally led companies developing medical hardware to meet healthcare needs, Disrupt Africa reported.
The programme is open to innovators in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and Ethiopia who have at least a working proof of concept or prototype.
What it is looking for
Villgro Africa wants start-ups working on diagnostic and patient-monitoring devices, therapeutic equipment, maternal and newborn health technology, and connected medical devices.
What winners get
Six enterprises will be selected for 24 months of tailored technical and business support, covering product development and validation, regulatory and quality readiness, manufacturing, market development and preparation for investment.
Applications close on 16 November.
Source: Disrupt Africa, 12 November 2026.
