Incubator & Accelerator
Pan-African Timbuktoo Launchpad For HealthTech Startups
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About
The timbuktoo LaunchPad invites promising HealthTech startups from across Africa to receive structured incubation support, mentorship, and access to a pan-African network, with the aim of transforming healthcare solutions on the continent.
Benefits
- 🚀Structured incubation — Delivered by leading African incubators
- 🤝Access to mentors — Experienced entrepreneurs and sector experts
- 🌍Pan-African network — Connect with founders and ecosystem partners
- 📈Investment readiness support — Pitch development and investor engagement
- 🎤Participation in demo days — Engage with potential investors and partners
Eligibility Criteria
- Be based in Africa or targeting African healthcare markets
- Have a prototype or Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
- Have a committed founding team
- Address a clearly defined challenge within healthcare
- Demonstrate potential for growth and scalability
Participation Commitments
- ⏳ Programme duration — Up to 12 months per cohort
- 💻 Delivery format — Hybrid (virtual or in-person)
- 📅 Expected time commitment — Varies based on startup needs
- 📊 Indicative cohort size — Approximately five startups per incubator
Target Region
Africa
Target Sector
HealthTech
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