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Eye Health Innovation Challenge Africa

Key Information

Organisation

Hindsight Ventures

Status

Closed

Application Deadline

9 Apr 2026

Program Type

Challenge

Amount

USD 50,000

About this Program

Seeking scalable technology and service solutions to improve eye care access across the African continent.

Benefits & What You Get

Cash prizes; mentorship; connections to specialized healthcare investors.

Eligibility

African-based startups with working prototypes or MVPs in eye healthcare.

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