News DeskDubai, UAE – Organon, a global healthcare company dedicated to improving women’s health, has partnered with Flat6Labs, MENA’s leading seed and early-stage venture capital firm, to launch the second edition of the Women’s Health Accelerator Program. The program aims to empower digital health startups with solutions to enhance women’s health across the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENAT) region.
The program follows the success of the first edition, which honored three female-founded digital health startups in MENA, including Maternally, a platform that supports women’s mental health needs. The program addresses the specific health challenges faced by women in the region and seeks to find sustainable and long-term solutions.
The second edition of the program focuses on innovation in three areas: family planning, fertility, and women’s wellness. The program emphasizes digital solutions that can improve accessibility, empowerment, and well-being for women, and advance women’s healthcare in the region.
Ramy Koussa, Associate Vice President for MENAT at Organon, said that the program marks a significant milestone in their commitment to advancing women’s health in the region. He added that improving women’s health not only improves their quality of life but also enables them to thrive in the workforce. He also expressed his excitement to deepen their partnership with Flat6Labs and continue listening to the needs of women and identifying innovative solutions.
Yehia Houry, Chief Programs Officer at Flat6Labs, stressed the importance of supporting entrepreneurs and advancing women’s healthcare. He said that the program is not just about innovation, but about empowering visionary minds to create lasting impact. He also reaffirmed their commitment to fostering a dynamic ecosystem for women-led startups and revolutionizing the healthcare landscape to reflect the diverse and nuanced needs of women in the region.
The program will also include community events, such as training sessions and seminars, to enhance the exchange of ideas and experiences and provide startups with the knowledge and skills necessary to expand their business.
The program is open to digital health startups that have solutions in the three core focus areas: family planning, fertility, and women’s wellness. The program will accept applications until April 15, 2024, and the selected startups will be announced in May 2024.
