What Is the Technovate Fellowship? A Complete Guide for Students and Early-Career Professionals in Africa

Healthcare is changing faster than ever. Digital tools, artificial intelligence, and new care delivery models are redefining how care is accessed, delivered, and managed across the world — and Africa is no exception.

Yet many students and early-career professionals across the continent still graduate without the practical, tech-enabled skills required to thrive in this new healthcare landscape. This gap is exactly what the Technovate Fellowship was created to address.

What Is the Technovate Fellowship?

The Technovate Fellowship is a hands-on training and innovation program designed to equip students and early-career professionals with practical skills at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and innovation.

Through live classes, expert-led sessions, and real-world projects, Technovate helps participants move beyond theory into building, designing, and pitching technology-enabled healthcare solutions.

Since its launch, Technovate has trained fellows across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and other regions, working in partnership with universities and institutions such as the University of Ghana and Osiri University.

Who Is the Technovate Fellowship For?

Technovate is intentionally interdisciplinary. The program is ideal for:

• Medical and health science students

• Early-career doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals

• Public health and life science students

• Tech-curious students interested in healthcare innovation

• Professionals looking to transition into digital health or health tech roles

No advanced technical background is required — curiosity, commitment, and a willingness to learn are key.

How the Fellowship Works

• Cohort-based learning with peers across Africa

• A mix of pre-recorded content, live classes, and expert sessions

• Weekly engagement, discussions, and practical exercises

• A final capstone project and demo day

The program is structured to fit alongside academic schedules while still delivering meaningful outcomes.

What Fellows Gain

By the end of the Technovate Fellowship, participants walk away with:

• A completed capstone project they can add to their portfolio

• A certificate of completion

• Hands-on experience collaborating in multidisciplinary teams

• Improved confidence discussing healthcare innovation and technology

• Exposure to a growing global health tech ecosystem

Many fellows also report increased clarity about career direction and stronger positioning for future roles in healthcare innovation.

Why Technovate Is Different

Technovate stands out because it:

• Is practical, not theoretical

• Is designed specifically with African healthcare contexts in mind

• Brings together students, professionals, and industry experts

• Emphasizes building, pitching, and collaboration

How to Apply

Applications to the Technovate Fellowship are completed online. Cohorts are offered across multiple regions, with country-specific registration pages.

👉 Interested in joining the next Technovate cohort? Apply here: Technovate Nigeria | Healthcare in Africa