Developed in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and in recognition of the potential of regional private sector solutions to boost the continent’s pandemic resilience, Home Grown Solutions (HGS) is an Acceleration program focusing on growth and mature stage African healthcare companies.
Launched in 2021, the HGS pilot program sponsored five HGS in East Africa. In 2022, it expanded pan-African, supporting fourteen HGS. In 2023, it supported nine more HGS. We are introducing our fourth cohort this year, from which a highly skilled panel of specialists will provide highly tailored advising support to HGS that is chosen.
Home Grown Solutions (HGS) will work in collaboration with your team to design and deliver a customized, four-month acceleration roadmap, to support your company’s specific growth needs across three key areas: technical and contextual advisory, investment readiness and matching to strategic partners.
The programme is co-founded by the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) and financially supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
In order to qualify, businesses must:
1. Be a for-profit and qualified company at the growth or mature stage with proven products or services
2. Strengthen Africa’s healthcare system
3. Be described as a Home Grown Solution
Benefits:
Benefits you will receive…
- Invaluable hands-on, tailored support from world class organizations
- Unique support from dedicated team members during your journey with us
Why apply: As part • Relationships beyond the program to ensure your successful progression
