Pitch Perfect Africa 2026 Innovation Fellowship for African Health Startups (CAD $5,000 prize)

Application Deadline: September 29, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 Pitch Perfect Africa Innovation Fellowship. Now in its second year, Pitch Perfect Africa celebrates and supports entrepreneurs developing health-focused innovations across Africa. Pitch Perfect was created to provide early-stage H2i ventures with funding and pitch opportunities . It also helps ventures strengthen their investment readiness through a competitive pitch experience. The program expanded to H2i’s African venture community in 2025. Eligibility Applicants must: Be a current H2i Level 2 HENT venture onboarded by their lead mentor by August 31, 2026. No exceptions. H2i Level 2 ventures are in the Discovery stage of H2i’s four-level venture development model. Have not previously won Pitch Perfect Africa. Past finalists who did not win are welcome to reapply. Benefits Six H2i Level 2 ventures will be selected to pitch their innovations to a panel of expert judges. Three ventures will each receive a CAD $5,000 Innovation Fellowship to support the continued development of their work. Application Timeline: Applications Open: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 11:59pm (Eastern Time) Building a Winning Pitch Masterclass: Friday, October 9, 2026 Pitch Competition (Virtual): Monday, November 16, 2026 For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage of the Pitch Perfect Africa Innovation Fellowship