About Us
Vision
Who We Are
The Future of African Health Innovation Begins Here
Build Health 4 Africa is an ecosystem development initiative of rhipfactory venture studios. It is a series of bespoke hackathons and ideathons that serve as a launchpad for transformative healthtech startups
What We Do:
Host Africa's most exciting health innovation hackathons
Connect top-tier talent with real-world challenges
Incubate high-potential MVPs from concept to commercialization
Incubate high-potential MVPs from concept to commercialization
Why It Matters
Our healthcare systems face urgent, complex challenges. Build Health 4 Africa empowers local minds to craft context-aware solutions creating impact that scales.
FAQ
Got Questions? We Have Answers
What is Build Health 4 Africa?
It’s a pan-African healthtech hackathon initiative powered by RHIPFactory, aiming to solve pressing healthcare challenges with tech innovation.
Who can participate?
Anyone with tech, design, health, or business experience is welcome. Check each event’s eligibility requirements.
How are winners selected?
Projects are judged on innovation, usability, health impact, and feasibility.
Is participation free?
Yes. Participation is free but subject to a selection process for open events.
Can I become a Cofounder?
Yes. Outstanding participants may be offered cofounder roles in RHIPFactory Startups.
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People
Leadership Team

Gabrielle Winn
CEO

Mario Palmer
Managing Partner
