The program is designed to provide personalized support for mentees, at the same time creating a community for women to provide support, create networks and to collaborate. The mentorship program will support mentees to grow their start-up, expand their professional networks, learn how to pitch, build on their already existing skills, build self-confidence and improve their communication and leadership skills.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: August 22, 2025
2. Type: Entrepreneurs
3. Sponsor: African Women in Digital Health (AWiDH)
4. Gender: Women

Eligibility Criteria for 2025 African Women in Digital Health (AWiDH) Mentorship Program

The Silicon Savannah Retreat

Hosted from October 24-26, 2024, at the Sarova Whitesands in Mombasa, Kenya, the three-day retreat program fosters personal and professional growth by enhancing business acumen, leadership skills, and mental well-being.

During the retreat, mentees attend in-depth sessions on product development, pitch-building, and skill-building for sustainability and leadership, including attracting investment, strengthening leadership, and protecting intellectual property. The inclusion of sessions like personal branding and networking strengthens the mentees’ professional connections.

Benefits of 2025 African Women in Digital Health (AWiDH) Mentorship Program

1. Learning how to grow a startup from experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders
2. Expanding professional network
3. Developing pitching skills
4. Building self-confidence
5. Improving communication and leadership skills

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to African Women in Digital Health (AWiDH) on airtable.com to apply

For more details, visit AWiDH Program webpage

Application Deadline

August 22, 2025

Application Link(s)

• Apply for 2025 African Women in Digital Health (AWiDH) Mentorship Program