The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has secured a $4 million investment from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to drive skills and health innovation.
The investment will accelerate the CSIR’s groundbreaking research and development efforts in healthcare, opening new avenues for advancements and solutions that address critical health challenges across the continent. The investment marks a significant milestone in the CSIR’s mission to promote scientific excellence and foster innovation for the betterment of African communities.
With the funding, the CSIR will boost the development of innovative healthcare solutions that are accessible, affordable, and tailored to meet the specific needs of the African population. The CSIR has a proven track record of delivering impactful healthcare innovations, from diagnostics and therapeutics to medical devices and digital health solutions.
Grinta, a growing healthcare and pharmaceutical company, has taken a major step forward by acquiring Citi Clinic, one of Egypt’s most well-known primary healthcare chains.
Amini, a Kenyan climate-tech startup dedicated to bridging the environmental data gap in Africa, has secured $4 million in a seed funding round led by Salesforce Ventures and the Female Founders Fund.
Nigerian fintech startup Bujeti has secured $2 million in seed funding to scale its all-in-one corporate card issuance and expense management platform.
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