About the program
The AfyaBridge Program is a collaborative initiative by KNCCI Nairobi and Bridge for Billions designed to empower early-stage health entrepreneurs in Kenya through structured mentorship, practical business tools, and access to strategic networks.
What are the requirements to join as an entrepreneur?
This program is designed for driven, impact-oriented health entrepreneurs who are actively building solutions that improve healthcare access, delivery, or outcomes. The ideal candidate has a background or strong exposure to healthcare, business, technology, or community development, and is deeply motivated by solving real, systemic health challenges in their community. They are action-oriented and coachable, with a validated idea or early traction, and are ready to commit time and effort to refine their model and scale their venture.
Strong candidates demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and a willingness to learn, and are open to feedback, collaboration, and continuous improvement.They are not just building a business, they are building a solution with the potential for measurable social impact and regional scalability.
Benefits for Entrepreneurs at Afya Bridge
- Personalized Mentoring: Receive one-on-one guidance from experts in entrepreneurship and social impact to address specific challenges.
- Practical Training: A methodology designed to validate, structure, and grow your business with a focus on rapid diagnostics.
- Networking: Access to a network of allies, mentors, and other entrepreneurs to create synergies and a community.
- Ongoing Support: Close support throughout the incubation process to identify and address critical moments.
- Funding Opportunities: Strategic connections with seed capital and financing options for your expansion.
- Leadership and Decision-Making: Strengthening your management skills and abilities for strategic decision-making.
- Local Visibility: Positioning your venture within the regional ecosystem to attract new opportunities..
- Intelligent flexibility: A design that allows you to adapt your learning to the daily operations of your business.
- Recognition and incentives: We reward your commitment and concrete progress in implementing what you’ve learned.
- Technical support: Hands-on assistance in using the Bridge platform to ensure you get the most out of it.
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Deadline: 2026-06-24
Join as a mentor and help entrepreneurs in Africa achieve success!
We are looking for mentors who are committed to joining our incubation program. If you have a passion for entrepreneurship, have at least 5 years of professional experience and are committed to reviewing and monitoring your entrepreneur’s work before mentoring meetings, we want you to join us! We envision a fair, efficient and meritocratic society where innovation belongs to everyone. Sign up today and help Africa’s next generation of entrepreneurs succeed!
What requirements must you have to mentor?
- 3–5+ years of practical experience in any area of the health value chain: clinical practice, public health, pharmaceutical supply chains, health financing, digital/mHealth, WASH, nutrition, maternal & child health, SRHR, NCDs, or climate-health.
- Open to: medical professionals (doctors, nurses, pharmacists, lab scientists), public health practitioners, health administrators, NGO/development professionals, health-tech founders, policy and regulatory professionals, nutritionists, community health specialists, medical supply chain professionals and youth
- Willingness to engage with early-stage founders. Prior mentoring experience is a plus, not a requirement. The mentor must be genuinely curious and supportive,not just expert.
- Able to communicate practically with entrepreneurs at varying levels of business sophistication.
- Comfortable giving honest, constructive feedback. Good listening is essential.
- Minimum 1 hour/week over the incubation period (4–5 months). Sessions are virtual.
- Participation is on a volunteer basis — no compensation is expected or required.
- Priority to professionals with direct experience in the Kenyan and/or Nigerian health ecosystem.
- Diaspora professionals with active engagement in Africa are welcome.
- English proficiency required. Swahili speakers particularly welcome.
- Clean professional record. No conflicts of interest with any incubated cohort company or competing accelerator.
Mentor Benefits
- Generate real impact
Support entrepreneurs in growing their businesses. - Clear methodology and training
Mentor with a guided, easy-to-follow, and results-oriented structure. - Expand your network
Connect with other mentors, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem stakeholders. - Develop new skills
Strengthen your leadership, active listening, and strategic thinking. - Flexibility
Deliver value with sessions tailored to your availability. - Continuous learning
Exchange knowledge and stay connected to new ideas and business models. - Recognition
Receive certification and become part of an international community.
Program Timeline
Pre-Program Phases
- 8 Aug – 5 Sep 2025 → Scouting Phase (Ms&Es)
- 8 Aug – 5 Sep 2025 → Application Phase (Ms&Es)
- 8 Aug – 10 Sep 2025 → Shortlisting
Onboarding & Matching
- 10 Sep 2025 → Onboarding Entrepreneurs (Zoom, 1h 30m)
- 11 Sep 2025 → Onboarding Mentors (Zoom, 1h 30m)
- 11 Sep – 30 Sep 2025 → Matching Phase (B4B Incubation Platform, Ms&Es)
- 1 Oct – 8 Oct 2025 → Matching Phase Analysis (Platform)
- 8 Oct 2025 → Kick Off Call (Zoom, Entrepreneurs + Mentors)
Core Modules
- 8 Oct – 28 Oct 2025 → Module 1: Value Proposition
- 29 Oct – 11 Nov 2025 → Module 2: Competitor Map
- 12 Nov – 25 Nov 2025 → Module 3: Stakeholder Map
- 26 Nov – 9 Dec 2025 → Module 4: Business Model & Marketing
- 10 Dec 2025 – 6 Jan 2026 → Module 5: Pricing & Business Viability
- 22 Dec 2025 – 2 Jan 2026 → Holidays (pause)
- 7 Jan – 27 Jan 2026 → Module 6: Financial Projections
- 28 Jan – 10 Feb 2026 → Module 7: Impact Plan
- 11 Feb – 24 Feb 2026 → Module 8: Growth Plan
Closing Phase
- 8 Oct – 28 Oct 2025 → Module 1: Value Proposition
- 29 Oct – 11 Nov 2025 → Module 2: Competitor Map
- 12 Nov – 25 Nov 2025 → Module 3: Stakeholder Map
- 26 Nov – 9 Dec 2025 → Module 4: Business Model & Marketing
- 10 Dec 2025 – 6 Jan 2026 → Module 5: Pricing & Business Viability
- 22 Dec 2025 – 2 Jan 2026 → Holidays (pause)
- 7 Jan – 27 Jan 2026 → Module 6: Financial Projections
- 28 Jan – 10 Feb 2026 → Module 7: Impact Plan
- 11 Feb – 24 Feb 2026 → Module 8: Growth Plan
Program Timeline
Start the hybrid incubation experience with mentoring sessions, working tools and structured development. You will have 5 months to complete the incubation cycle and develop your validated business plan.
- You will work weekly with your personal mentor in one-on-one sessions to go through the 8 business modules.
You will have the incubation team on hand at all times to answer any questions you may have. - You will finish the programme developing a business plan and executive summary ready to present to potential investors.
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