AWiDH Launches Second Mentorship Cohort to Empower the Next Generation of African Women Leaders in Digital Health

The call for applications is seeking African women aged between 20 and 35 who contribute to strengthening health systems or tackling public health challenges and who are either:

Founders and co-founders of health tech start-ups that are less than three years old, or

Professionals with less than five years’ experience in digital health who aspire to lead and influence health and innovation policy.

Special consideration will be given to individuals working at the intersection of gender equality and digital health.

Successful participants will embark on a mentorship programme that includes:

One-to-one mentoring from African and global leaders in health technology, public health and policy

Tailored training in product development, strategy, communications and branding

Leadership coaching to build executive presence and confidence

Exposure to professional networks and global platforms, including the AWiDH Bootcamp, the Africa Health Tech Summit and the Galien Forum 2025 in Dakar

APPLY VIA THIS LINK

Deadline: 22 August 2025

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