{"id":12065,"date":"2026-07-06T12:43:35","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T11:43:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thestudententrepreneur.org\/?p=12065"},"modified":"2026-07-06T12:47:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T11:47:50","slug":"apply-now-reckitt-catalyst-global-accelerator-program-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thestudententrepreneur.org\/?p=12065","title":{"rendered":"Apply Now: Reckitt Catalyst Global Accelerator Program 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you are building a venture focused on healthcare, water, sanitation, or hygiene, and you are ready to take it further then this opportunity was made for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reckitt Catalyst Global Accelerator Program 2026\/2027 is now open for applications. Reckitt leads the programme in partnership with Yunus Social Innovation and Health Innovation Exchange. Together, they support purpose-driven entrepreneurs with the funding, mentorship, and technical expertise needed to grow solutions that serve underserved communities. Since 2020, the initiative has backed over 80 social innovators across 15 countries, and is now looking for its next set of changemakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What You Stand to Gain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Selected participants will receive flexible financing of up to USD 30,000 to support their growth. Beyond funding, they will also gain access to a six-month virtual accelerator running from October 2026 to April 2027. During that time, participants will enjoy one-on-one mentorship from Reckitt experts and industry professionals, masterclasses and workshops on business growth, investment readiness coaching, go-to-market strategy support, and access to a global network of social innovators, investors, and partners. In short, this is not just funding. It is a full support system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who Can Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The programme is open to social enterprises<\/a> from Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Mexico, and Brazil. To qualify, your organisation must be legally registered, have at least one founder aged 18 or older, operate a sustainable social enterprise, and have at least one full-time team member. Additionally, at least two representatives, including one founder, must commit to participating throughout the programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Focus areas include primary healthcare access, water and sanitation solutions, hygiene products and services, disease prevention, maternal and reproductive health, FemTech, climate-resilient health solutions, and access to medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The application deadline is August 9, 2026. If your venture is working to improve health and hygiene access in underserved communities, do not sleep on this. Visit the Reckitt Catalyst application<\/a> website to apply for this opportunity before the application window closes.
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