Deadline: September 29, 2026.

Now in its second year, Pitch Perfect Africa celebrates and supports entrepreneurs developing health-focused innovations across Africa. Six H2i Level 2 ventures will be selected to pitch their innovations to a panel of expert judges. 

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 CRITERIA

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

Three ventures will each receive a CAD $5,000 Innovation Fellowship to support the continued development of their work.

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

Find more information on the OFFICIAL WEBSITE