Reckitt Catalyst Open Call for Health & Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Innovators 2025 (up to $30,000)

Over the next five years, Reckitt Catalyst aims to empower 200 social innovators who are scaling game-changing ideas that improve health and hygiene outcomes worldwide. Backed by global leaders including Yunus Social Innovation (YSI|), Acumen America, and Health Innovation Exchange (HIEX), this accelerator is designed to fuel your growth with the resources, funding, and mentorship you need to succeed.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: August 10, 2025
2. Category: Entrepreneurs, Training
3. Eligible Locations: Brazil, India Indonesia Mexico Nigeria Pakistan South Africa
4. Sponsor Organisation: Reckitt

Eligibility Criteria for Reckitt Catalyst Open Call for Health & Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Innovators 2025 (up to $30,000)

Open to social entrepreneurs in the scale-up phase with solutions that:

1. Expand access to health care, hygiene products, or health education.
2. Improve water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure or behaviors.
3. Drive measurable and sustainable social impact in one of these countries: Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Mexico, or Brazil.

They especially encourage female founders and entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups to apply.

Benefits of Reckitt Catalyst Open Call for Health & Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Innovators 2025 (up to $30,000)

Selected finalists will receive a comprehensive package that includes:

1. Skills-based mentorship & training from YSI and HIEX experts in social innovation and health sector scaling
2. Flexible funding with investments of up to $30,000 per entrepreneur to accelerate your solution's impact
3. Increased visibility and unique access to public procurement opportunities, helping you unlock new markets
4. Connection to a global community of health and hygiene innovators, investors, and ecosystem partners

Plus, the chance to be inspired by Serena Williams, Reckitt's first-ever Entrepreneur in Residence, bringing world-class insight to amplify your impact.

How to Apply

1. Click on the link to the application website to apply.

The application period closes on August 10, 2025. No late application will be considered. For more information, see FAQs.

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Application Deadline

10 August, 2025

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