7OHIFA
One Health Innovation Fund Africa
Catalyzing £50M in climate-resilient healthcare innovation across East Africa by 2030.
Bridging the Funding Gap
7OHIFA is a dedicated investment vehicle launched through the Kenya-UK Health Alliance. It is specifically designed to fund start-ups, scale-ups, and research spin-outs operating within the 7-Stage End-to-End Innovation Pipeline.
By aligning health outcomes with environmental sustainability, 7OHIFA unlocks new streams of global capital to build Africa's health manufacturing capacity and create highly skilled jobs.
Investment Tiers
Seed / Proof of Concept
£50k - £150kFor early-stage researchers validating clinical efficacy and building initial prototypes. Includes mandatory enrollment in the Inventor Academy.
Venture / Scale-up
£250k - £1MFor companies with regulatory approval ready to scale manufacturing or expand across East Africa. Co-investment structures heavily favored.
Infrastructure / Manufacturing
£1M - £5M+Large scale debt/equity for building physical manufacturing capacity, cold-chain logistics, and clinical trial infrastructure.
Climate Finance Eligibility
7OHIFA utilizes a blended finance model. Projects that demonstrate clear climate-resilience or adaptation metrics may qualify for highly concessional capital backed by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and Global Environment Facility (GEF).
Eligibility Criteria:
Energy Efficiency: Healthcare manufacturing processes powered by >70% renewable energy.
Adaptation: Solutions addressing climate-accelerated diseases (e.g., Heat-stress nephropathy, climate-driven AMR).
Sustainable Supply Chains: Localizing production to dramatically reduce Scope 3 transport emissions.
Expression of Interest
Are you an innovator seeking capital or a prospective LP? Submit an EOI to connect with the 7OHIFA management team.