Building a Vision for the Future of a Comprehensive & Transformative African Medical Technology Industry
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Developing a hardware-based medical device in East Africa?
Join the Villgro Africa MedTech Innovation Program Applicant Information Session this Wednesday, to learn about the programme, understand the application process and ask questions.
Register: zoom.us/meeting/register/5gO…
The @VillgroAfrica MedTech Innovation Programme is hosting an interactive Applicant Information Session this Wednesday!
Join to learn about program support, eligibility requirements and the application process, and get your questions answered.
Register : zoom.us/meeting/register/5gO…
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For Africa’s MedTech ecosystem, developing promising technologies is only part of the journey. What makes them useful, adoptable and scalable in underserved communities?
Join our MedTech Lead, Winnie Kibiru, as she moderates the conversation.
Learn more: engineeringforchange.org/web…
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1 week to go!
Building a MedTech solution for East African healthcare systems?
We are looking for tech-enabled, invention-based enterprises with at least a functional proof of concept or prototype.
Applications close 30 September.
Learn more and apply: vc4a.com/villgro-africa/call…
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Building the future of healthcare in Africa starts with locally designed solutions
The Villgro Africa MedTech Innovation Program is seeking six invention-based enterprises to support from prototype towards scale and market readiness
Learn more and apply: vc4a.com/villgro-africa/call…
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We hosted a regulatory readiness session with Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela of SAHPRA, exploring regulatory classification, documentation, the importance of regulator–innovator collaboration, evidence requirements, early engagement & market entry.
Watch: youtu.be/HQmmMxG97ao
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Gain practical insights into regulatory pathways for MedTech innovations, evaluation criteria, common submission pitfalls, opportunities for early engagement with regulators and how to strengthen your pathway to approval and market readiness.
Register: zoom.us/meeting/register/vqe…
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After much deliberation, we've made the difficult decision to cancel Transforming African MedTech Conference 2026.
We remain committed to advancing Africa's medtech ecosystem and look forward to returning with a stronger conference in 2027.
Thank you for your understanding.
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Applications are now open for MedTech and Biotech startups to showcase at the 2026 Transforming African MedTech Conference.
Connect with investors, policymakers, clinicians, and ecosystem leaders shaping Africa's health systems.
Apply by 24 July: vc4a.com/villgro-africa/2026…
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At #TAMC2025, regulators, innovators and policy leaders explored practical approaches to regulatory harmonization, stronger regulatory capacity and clearer approval pathways to help African MedTech innovations scale across markets.
Watch the full session: youtu.be/4MlEiFcVop4
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#TAMC2026 brings together innovators, clinicians, regulators, investors, policymakers, and ecosystem leaders to explore the partnerships, policies, and innovations driving stronger health systems across Africa.
🎟 Secure your ticket today: africanmedtech.com/
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We are pleased to welcome @OpenUniversity as a partner of #TAMC2026.
Through research, knowledge exchange and innovation, the partnership will help strengthen conversations shaping the future of African health systems.
Join us in Nairobi, 25–27 Aug 2026: africanmedtech.com/
#TAMC2026 builds connected African health systems linking medtech, biotech, digital health and infrastructure into one ecosystem.
Innovation is growing but fragmentation slows impact. Stronger linkages are key to scaling solutions. Join us!!
Register: africanmedtech.com
As convener, @VillgroAfrica brings innovators, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders together at #TAMC2026 to strengthen Africa health ecosystem, moving from discussion to coordination and enabling scale.
Early Bird tickets ends May 31.
Register: africanmedtech.com
As a sponsor of TAMC 2026, @KenyattaUni brings academia industry and policy stakeholders together to strengthen systems moving African health innovation from discovery to scale.
Nairobi 25–27, August 2026
Early Bird valid through May 31st
Register africanmedtech.com
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Clock is ticking: Early Bird tickets disappear on May 31st. Register now and save before standard rates apply.
At #TAMC2026, join regulators, investors,and startups shaping Africa’s MedTech future and the next generation of health systems.
Register here: africanmedtech.com
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Early bird registration for TAMC 2026 is open.
What drives innovation from fragmentation to scale?
TAMC brings innovators, regulators, investors and healthcare leaders to create connected, competitive health systems.
25–27 Aug 2026
Early Bird ends May: liveet.co/e/5DKUFQ
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A common MedTech pitfall: starting your Quality Management System too late. Documentation is evidence
Join Adella Ibwe this Thursday for a practical session on Design History Files, risk management and documentation that moves products forward.
Register: zoom.us/meeting/register/CDF…
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What does it take to build viable financing models for health innovation in Africa?
At #TAMC2025, leaders unpacked what it takes to fund the sector, from regulatory harmonization to investor readiness and market design: youtu.be/xPbyZG2ZrqA
Join #TAMC2026, 25–27 Aug, Nairobi
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Early Bird tickets are now live for #TAMC2026.
Africa doesn’t lack innovation, it lacks connected systems and pathways to scale. This year expands beyond MedTech to biotech and digital health for a more integrated ecosystem.
Dates: 25–27 Aug
Tickets: liveet.co/e/5DKUFQ
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