Call for Entrepreneurs: Reckitt Catalyst Initiative
Funding + mentorship to scale health & hygiene solutions that change lives — with emphasis on women and underrepresented entrepreneurs.
At a glance
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Focus Areas:Healthcare · Water · Sanitation · Hygiene
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Donor:Reckitt
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Grant Size:Not publicly listed — flexible funding up to $30,000 per entrepreneur for selected finalists.
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Category:Events · Accelerator · Social Impact
About the Reckitt Catalyst Programme
Reckitt Catalyst is an initiative to scale access to health and hygiene worldwide. The program offers funding, skills-based mentorship and technical expertise with a special emphasis on supporting women and underrepresented founders — making sure great ideas not only emerge but also thrive and reach the people who need them.
Benefits for selected entrepreneurs
- 6-month accelerator programme (regional cohorts in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Mexico, Brazil, and the US where applicable).
- Skills-based mentorship and training delivered by YSI and Health Innovation Exchange.
- Flexible funding — investments up to $30k per entrepreneur for finalists.
- Increased visibility and access to public procurement opportunities.
- Connection to a global community of health & hygiene actors and ecosystem support.
Who should apply?
Entrepreneurs and founders based in the U.S., Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Mexico, or Brazil. The program prioritizes women and underrepresented founders.
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