The AI4Health Asia Accelerator, a 10-month program dedicated to facilitating the responsible development and scaling of AI innovations in healthcare across South and Southeast Asia, concluded its impactful journey with the AI4Health Asia Impact Showcase.

Hosted by Villgro Philippines in partnership with the International Development Research Center (IDRC) of Canada, the showcase marked the culmination of the accelerator program, spotlighting pioneering solutions of eight emerging healthtech startups across the region.

Over the past year, the AI4Health Asia Accelerator has provided vital support to eight startups addressing pressing health issues intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic. Concentrating on key areas that range from sexual, reproductive, and maternal health, to epidemic and pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response, these startups have received a comprehensive package of mentorship, funding, and resources to propel their innovations forward.

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Priya Thachadi, Co-founder of Villgro Philippines, remarked, “Business models addressing complex issues like sexual and reproductive health or last-mile delivery of affordable healthcare services are challenging to execute. I believe that the resilience, commitment, and passion of the AI4Health Asia cohort inspire confidence and are deploying solutions that can strengthen the healthcare ecosystem in the region. Tech and innovation, especially leveraging advancements in AI, can accelerate these models and lead the way to systemic change in Asian health systems.” 

The AI4Health Asia Impact Showcase included demo day-style presentations, engaging discussions, and networking opportunities with entrepreneurs, investors, and experts in the health sector in Asia. The event, held on March 22, 2024, at the Radisson Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit in Bangkok, Thailand, featured a line of booths where participating startups showcased their solutions and demonstrated their impact on healthcare in the region. The showcase aimed to enhance visibility for the eight startups, catalyse growth, and facilitate connections for potential collaborations.

8 promising healthcare startups showcase their innovations at AI4Health

At the showcase, Varangtip Satchatippavarn, Founder of Ira Concept, delivered a compelling discourse on femtech within the region, shedding light on the potential for Asian health tech entrepreneurs to lead in this flourishing sector. The event also featured a dynamic panel discussion centred on cultivating a thriving ecosystem for Asian health tech entrepreneurs. The panel featured industry experts including Varangtip Satchatippavarn, Paul Meyers — Founder and Head Coach at Asian Founders Coaching — and Lindsay Davis of Femtech Asia Association.

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The AI4Health Asia Impact Showcase marks the beginning of a new chapter for the participating startups as they continue to scale their solutions and create a lasting impact in the healthcare landscape. Villgro Philippines remains committed to supporting innovation and collaboration in healthcare and looks forward to seeing the continued success of the AI4Health Asia accelerator alumni.

Villgro Philippines extends its gratitude towards the following valued ecosystem partners: CSIP, Techsauce, Impact Hub Dhaka, Impact Hub Kathmandu, and ANGIN. Their commitment to fostering innovation and social impact has been integral to the success of the AI4Health Asia Accelerator program and its culmination through the Impact Showcase. 

Please visit the AI4Health Asia Accelerator program page for more information.

About Villgro Philippines

Villgro Philippines is an award-winning gender-smart incubator that funds, mentors, and nurtures innovative startups addressing urgent social and climate issues through market-based models.

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About the International Development Research Center – Canada

As part of Canada’s foreign affairs and development efforts, the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) champions and funds research and innovation within and alongside developing regions to drive global change. IDRC invests in high-quality research in developing countries, shares knowledge with researchers and policymakers for greater uptake and use, and mobilises global alliances to build a more sustainable and inclusive world.

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This article is produced by the e27 team, sponsored by Villgro Philippines

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