Villgro Africa

Villgro Africa Enabling health innovators that impact the poor through social enterprise

Founded in 2001, Villgro Innovations Foundation is India's largest and oldest social enterprise incubator. Over the years, Villgro has supported 109 enterprises, who have gone on to generate around 4,000 jobs, secure INR 1124 million (USD 17.8 million) in follow-on funding and touched 15 million lives. Motivated by their track record, we were inspired to replicate Villgro's incubation model in Kenya. Villgro's programs immerse, inspire, mentor and fund early-stage innovative for-profit enterprises that seek to address some of the world’s most pressing problems using market-based approaches. Their integrated incubation support offers end-to-end support to entrepreneurs in a continuum from idea stage, pre-product, pre-revenue all the way to scale. Set up under the legal entity Kenya Impact Incubator, Villgro Kenya hopes to inspire a new wave of innovative thinking around solving some of the specific challenges within the Kenyan health ecosystem. Incoming entrepreneurs will be coached and immersed in business model best practices while sharpening their innovative ideas. Access to the right networks is vital for the success of any entrepreneurial venture; Villgro Kenya hopes to create opportunities for increased collaboration around a broad stakeholder network. To accomplish this, Villgro Kenya is building partnerships between health professionals with entrepreneurial aspirations, the private sector, NGOs, academic institutions who wish to provide access to market for innovations, and government who appreciate that increased health of citizens is the foundation for greater economic opportunities.

TAMC 2025 Winner Spotlight: Congratulations to Cure Bionics for their success in the TAMC 2025 Startup Pitching Competit...
10/11/2025

TAMC 2025 Winner Spotlight:

Congratulations to Cure Bionics for their success in the TAMC 2025 Startup Pitching Competition, securing two major titles: the Overall Winner Late Stage and Most User Centric Design awards!

Founded by Mohammed Dhaouafi in Tunisia, Cure Bionics is solving the immense challenge of accessibility to high-quality prosthetics for millions of amputees, particularly children, across Africa and the MENA region.

The Innovation: The Hannibal Prosthetic Arm is a modular bionic prosthetic ecosystem. It combines advanced bionic hands, a multiterminal system, cosmetic options, and digital rehabilitation tools. Crucially, it's designed for adaptability and affordability, integrating primary to tertiary care with remote support.

This is a true example of innovation tailored for low-resource settings. Mohammed and his multidisciplinary team, which includes certified prosthetists and robotics experts, are setting the standard for user-centric MedTech.

Join us in celebrating this dual award winner and their life-changing impact!

MOBILE DIALYSIS: Redefining Renal Care in Murang’a! Meet Naom Monari, the founder behind BenaCare, an organization that ...
20/10/2025

MOBILE DIALYSIS: Redefining Renal Care in Murang’a!

Meet Naom Monari, the founder behind BenaCare, an organization that breaks down barriers in healthcare accessibility, with a focus on delivering specialized treatment to underserved populations.

BenaCare's latest innovation, Renal Roads, deploys a first-of-its-kind mobile dialysis unit in Murang'a County. The project is supported by the Million Lives Collective (MLC), establishing a blueprint for public-private partnership and scaling specialized care across Kenya.

Read the full story and partnership details now! Link in Bio.

Our recent African Women Innovating in Healthcare (AWIIH) intensive bootcamp brought together an extraordinary cohort of...
20/10/2025

Our recent African Women Innovating in Healthcare (AWIIH) intensive bootcamp brought together an extraordinary cohort of female founders, each committed to transforming health access across Africa. It was a powerful reminder that when brilliant minds connect, innovation knows no bounds.

They shared challenges, celebrated breakthroughs, and built a sisterhood that says, 'You are not in this alone.' Armed with new strategies, refined business models, and an expanded network, our AWIIH cohort is returning to their ventures ready to make their mark.

We are immensely proud to stand with these women as they build solutions for a healthier continent.

Our CEO, Wilfred Njagi, took the stage to share the immense potential of Digital Health and AI in breaking down barriers...
26/09/2025

Our CEO, Wilfred Njagi, took the stage to share the immense potential of Digital Health and AI in breaking down barriers to healthcare access across Africa.

He emphasized the critical need to create a conducive environment for healthcare investors and innovators by streamlining regulations and introducing smart tax incentives. When the business landscape is de-risked, investment follows, accelerating the health solutions our continent needs.

Catch the full conversation on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/e2vYZiiG

Applications are now open for Cohort 2 of the MORE HEALTH for Africa Program!In partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim, w...
25/09/2025

Applications are now open for Cohort 2 of the MORE HEALTH for Africa Program!

In partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim, we are supporting ambitious health-focused social enterprises across Africa with catalytic funding, tailored support, and global exposure.

Apply today and take your impact to the next level.

Deadline: 31 October 2025

Find more information and apply here: https://lnkd.in/dXX7Y4AM

Over the past 3 days at , we’ve journeyed together through powerful conversations, bold ideas, and groundbreaking innov...
29/08/2025

Over the past 3 days at , we’ve journeyed together through powerful conversations, bold ideas, and groundbreaking innovations that highlighted Africa’s rising medtech potential. It has been a space of collaboration, connection, and knowledge-sharing, one that inspired growth, transformation, and a renewed vision for the future.

As we bring this chapter to a close, we celebrate the milestones achieved and the impact made possible by this vibrant ecosystem. Thank you for being part of this journey and for contributing to Africa’s innovation story. The energy and inspiration don’t end here, see you next year at

From inspiring keynotes to engaging panel discussions, Day 1 of laid the foundation for collaboration, innovation, and...
27/08/2025

From inspiring keynotes to engaging panel discussions, Day 1 of laid the foundation for collaboration, innovation, and real action in African health tech. This is just the beginning!

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