Villgro Africa

Villgro Africa is an incubator and impact investor established in Kenya in 2015, dedicated to supporting innovative solutions for accessible healthcare across the continent. The organization offers early-stage medtech startups a personalized incubation experience, assisting entrepreneurs in navigating the African startup ecosystem, scaling their ideas and products, and achieving maximum impact to improve lives. Villgro Africa's commitment to enhancing funding accessibility and support for small businesses has led to the unlocking of over $3.3 million in seed funding, impacting more than 20 million lives.

The organization's mission is to reduce the average cost and timeline of commercializing medical devices, addressing urgent health needs and building resilience by fostering a competitive medtech industry in the region. With a presence in East, Central, Southern, and West Africa, Villgro Africa's incubation portfolio encompasses solutions addressing a wide range of health sector challenges. Their business acceleration-as-a-service model and domain expertise have led to partnerships with leading global healthcare players and pharmaceutical companies, including the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), Johnson & Johnson Foundation, and Boehringer Ingelheim Social Engagement (BISE).

In 2023, Villgro Africa hosted the Transforming African Medtech Conference in Nairobi, Kenya. Funded by the Lemelson Foundation and in collaboration with various partners, the conference aimed to build a collaborative platform that drives sustainable growth and innovation in Africa's medical technology sector. The organization's dedication to improving healthcare accessibility and affordability continues to make a significant impact on the continent's health landscape.