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Grand Challenges Africa

Grand Challenges Africa

Nairobiscienceforafrica.foundation

Overview

Grand Challenges Africa is an initiative of the Science for Africa Foundation that promotes Africa-led scientific innovations by awarding seed and scale-up grants to address health and developmental challenges.

Year Founded

2015

Portfolio Companies

2

Investments

Grand Challenges Africa investments
CompanyDateStageLead
MamaOpe MedicalsJul 2024GrantCo-investor
HydroIQSep 2019GrantLead

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HeadquartersNairobi
Year Founded2015

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