FAQ

  • What is the African Impact Initiative (A.I.I)?

    At the African Impact Initiative, we ignite that potential helping bold changemakers transform ideas into world-shaping solutions. Through funding, mentorship, and global networks, we equip entrepreneurs to rise, lead, and create lasting impact across the continent and beyond.

  • What are the different streams of the African Impact Challenge?

    We run three main streams:

    Health Entrepreneurship Stream (HENT): The Health Entrepreneurship (HENT) African Impact Challenge is a dynamic initiative aimed at nurturing impact ventures across Africa, with a particular emphasis on health innovations. This program is dedicated to empowering young African entrepreneurs at various stages of their journey from ideation to growth and revenue generation by providing them with the necessary tools, resources, and support to transform their visionary ideas into sustainable solutions

    Country Innovation Stream: Sector-agnostic but open only to entrepreneurs in our country of focus for the year.

    Community Impact Stream: Focused on grassroots changemakers within our country of focus who are creating meaningful community solutions.

  • Who can apply to the Health Entrepreneurship (HENT) Stream?

    Any healthcare innovator based in Africa can apply, regardless of their country. This stream is designed for Pan-African participation and supports entrepreneurs building health-focused solutions that improve lives across the continent.

  • What kind of support do cohort winners receive?

    Selected winners can receive:

    Up to $25,000 CAD in non-dilutive funding.

    Access to world-class mentorship and expert guidance.

    An immersive incubation experience to refine and scale their solutions.

    Opportunities to network with investors, partners, and other innovators.

  • How do the Country Innovation and Community Impact streams differ from the Health Entrepreneurship stream?

    The Country Innovation Stream is sector-agnostic and open to entrepreneurs in our annual country of focus, giving them the flexibility to innovate in any sector. The Community Impact Stream targets grassroots projects and changemakers who are driving social or economic impact at the community level within the same country of focus.

  • When and how can I apply to join the African Impact Challenge?

    Applications open once a year, and the process is announced through our website and social media channels. Interested innovators are encouraged to follow us closely for updates and apply online when the call for applications goes live.