Futurize and AstraZeneca have officially launched the pioneering HealthTech incubator program, FuturizeU, co-funded by Bristol Myers Squibb, running from September 12 to November 17, 2023. Nurturing Early-Stage University StartupsFuturizeU aims to nurture early-stage university startups in Africa’s healthcare sector, equipping them with essential tools to address healthcare equity and non-communicable disease diagnosis challenges. Initiatives Serve as Dynamic LaunchpadsRhea Singhla, CEO at Futurize, says: “Undoubtedly, incubator programs hold paramount importance for African youth as they are not as readily accessible. Selected startups will showcase their innovations at FuturizeU Demo Day in Nairobi, Kenya, on November 17, 2023. AstraZeneca and Futurize will continue exploring partnership opportunities to support healthcare entrepreneurs in Africa and strengthen healthcare systems in the region and beyond.


Source:   The North Africa Journal
September 11, 2023 15:50 UTC