Africa Healthcare Innovation Fellowship (AHIF) 2025
The Africa Healthcare Innovation Fellowship (AHIF) is a capacity-strengthening initiative by InnovateHealth Africa (IHA) aimed at fostering innovation in healthcare. It empowers young professionals with the skills, knowledge, resources, and networks needed to lead healthcare innovation in their communities. The fellowship focuses on digital health solutions and co-creating innovative approaches tailored to Africa’s healthcare challenges.
Fellowship Overview
Application Deadline: March 30, 2025
Type: Fellowship
Sponsor: InnovateHealth Africa (IHA)
Gender: Men and Women
Benefits of the Fellowship
– Master innovation tools and methodologies through workshops, labs, and hands-on projects.
– Engage in field experiences, pilot real-world healthcare solutions, and refine innovations based on feedback.
– Receive mentorship from digital health professionals and entrepreneurs.
– Join a high-impact network of healthcare innovators for potential collaborations.
– Earn an official certification in digital health innovation, recognized across Africa.
Eligibility Criteria
– Young professionals aged 17–35 from across Africa.
– Open to healthcare professionals, tech innovators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, researchers, and government officials.
– Individuals or teams with ideas, startups, or research interests in digital health and healthcare transformation.
– Must be available for the full 4-month hybrid program.
– Willing to learn, collaborate, and solve healthcare challenges.
Program Structure
The Africa Healthcare Innovation Fellowship (AHIF) 2025 is structured into three key phases:
1. The Bootcamp (8 Weeks, Online) – Foundational training in healthcare innovation and digital solutions.
2. The Lab & Demo Day (4 Weeks, Hybrid) – Hands-on experience, prototype testing, and project presentations.
3. Post-Fellowship Support – Ongoing mentorship and networking opportunities.
Application Deadline
March 30, 2025
