SFH Access unveils first CoElevate Fund beneficiaries
…invests in next generation of health innovators
SFH Access has unveiled the inaugural beneficiaries of the CoElevate Catalytic Fund, presenting seed funding awards to promising startups poised to transform healthcare delivery across Nigeria and Africa.
The maiden edition of CoElevate Catalyst: Scaling the Future of Health, held in Ikeja, brought together healthcare leaders, innovators, investors, policymakers, development partners and ecosystem stakeholders in a shared commitment to accelerating locally developed solutions capable of strengthening health systems and improving health outcomes.
Speaking during the unveiling ceremony, SFH Access Group Director and Managing Director, Dennis Aizobu, described the initiative as a strategic investment in the future of healthcare innovation.
According to him, the fund reflects SFH Access’ broader commitment to advancing market-based solutions that improve healthcare accessibility, affordability and quality.
He stressed that the support extends beyond financial assistance to include mentorship, strategic partnerships, visibility and opportunities for growth.
Delivering opening remarks, Chairman of the SFH Access Board of Directors, Alhaji Ahmed Yakasai, mni, FPSN, said the event represented far more than an award ceremony.
“Today is not simply about an award ceremony or recognition; it is a celebration of ideas, innovation, technology, excellence and the incredible impact that young people continue to make across different sectors,” he said.
Yakasai challenged young innovators to continue creating solutions that benefit humanity, noting that true progress begins when people move beyond personal interests to focus on solving societal problems.
