Open call for health & WASH Innovators
Apply now to join Reckitt Catalyst
Reckitt, YSI and Health Innovation Exchange are searching for up to 20 social enterprises in the scale-up phase, led by women or underrepresented founders, with innovative solutions that expand access to health and WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Mexico, and Brazil.
Reckitt Catalyst will offer selected finalists a 6-month accelerator programme including:
Skills-based mentorship and training delivered by YSI and Health Innovation Exchange
Flexible funding (investment up to $30k per entrepreneur)
Increased visibility and access to public procurement opportunities
Connection to a community of practice and the global ecosystem of actors in the health and hygiene space, including the programme’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Serena Williams
The application period closes on August 10, 2025.

