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Applications are now open for Pitch Perfect Africa 2026! Now in its second year, Pitch Perfect Africa celebrates and supports entrepreneurs developing health-focused innovations across Africa. Application Deadline: 29 September 2026, 11:59 pm ET. Tell Me About the Opportunity: Pitch Perfect Africa 2026, hosted by Africa Health Innovative (H2i) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is a competition designed to support health innovators across Africa. Six ventures will be selected to pitch their innovations to a panel of expert judges, and three winners will each receive a CAD $5,000 Innovation Fellowship to continue developing their work.
Requirements: Open to health innovators from 50+ African countries (must be part of H2i community).
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Applications are now open for Pitch Perfect Africa 2026! Now in its second year, Pitch Perfect Africa celebrates and supports entrepreneurs developing health-focused innovations across Africa.
29 September 2026, 11:59 pm ET.
Pitch Perfect Africa 2026, hosted by Africa Health Innovative (H2i) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is a competition designed to support health innovators across Africa. Six ventures will be selected to pitch their innovations to a panel of expert judges, and three winners will each receive a CAD $5,000 Innovation Fellowship to continue developing their work.
Pitch competition + innovation fellowship.
Be current H2i Level 2 HENT ventures (Discovery stage of H2i’s four‑level model).
Have been onboarded by their lead mentor by 31 August 2026.
Not have previously won Pitch Perfect Africa (past finalists who did not win may reapply).
Ventures not yet part of H2i are encouraged to join as client companies to access mentorship and future opportunities.
Eligibility as H2i Level 2 ventures.
Innovation quality and health impact.
Pitch performance during the competition.
Potential for investment readiness and scalability.
Open to health innovators from 50+ African countries (must be part of H2i community).
Virtual pitch competition, with mentorship and fellowship support provided remotely.
6 ventures selected to pitch.
3 winners awarded CAD $5,000 Innovation Fellowships.
CAD $5,000 Innovation Fellowship (per winner).
Pitching opportunity before expert judges.
Strengthened investment readiness.
Mentorship and exposure through H2i and Mastercard Foundation networks.
Participation in a Pitch Masterclass to refine communication and market research skills.
Fellowship support continues after the competition, with payments processed within 3–4 months.
Complete the Pitch Perfect Africa 2026 application form.
Draft and save responses before submission.
Submit by 29 September 2026.
For questions, email [email protected].
Open to health innovators from 50+ African countries (must be part of H2i community).
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