A new initiative, the Timbuktoo HealthTech Accelerator Program, is calling on visionary entrepreneurs and innovators across Africa to submit their groundbreaking ideas for transforming healthcare on the continent.
The program is seeking startups with scalable, defendable solutions that leverage technology to address critical healthcare challenges and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Timbuktoo HealthTech Accelerator Program aims to foster a thriving ecosystem of startups developing innovative solutions in areas such as AI-driven diagnostics, locally manufactured medical devices, and biotechnology tailored to African needs.
Criteria for Applicants:
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Interested startups can apply online at [https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Xtvls0QpN0iZ9XSIrOVDGUX3Ay1r98ZLhR07OQNsAPxUMlNIMERKNjBMSFUwUktHUDM0UktWUjVPNy4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl] by October 6, 2024.
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