AHTS in partnership with WDI
On behalf of the Africa HealthTech Summit (AHTS), we are pleased to announce a long-term strategic partnership with the William Davidson Institute (WDI) at the University of Michigan, aimed at accelerating health innovation and entrepreneurship across Africa. Through this collaboration, WDI joins AHTS as a knowledge and summit partner, bringing its expertise in entrepreneurship, market systems, and emerging economies to strengthen the impact, depth, and global reach of our platform.
What this partnership will deliver
Through this partnership, we will jointly deliver:
- Joint thought leadership on healthtech innovation, financing, and scale-up
- Curated ecosystem engagements at AHTS Rwanda 2026 and AHTSx Canada 2026
- Strengthened public-private partnerships across Africa and globally
- Expanded Africa–North collaboration pathways
The partnership also includes a media collaboration with WDI’s NextBillion platform, which will provide coverage and analysis of AHTS events while amplifying insights on health innovation across emerging markets.
Leadership Perspectives
Jean-Philbert Nsengimana, Chairman and Chief Curator, AHTS, noted: “WDI brings world-class expertise in entrepreneurship and emerging markets development. This partnership enhances both the intellectual rigour and global reach of the Africa HealthTech Summit.”
Wendy Taylor, President and CEO of WDI, added: “We are excited to work alongside African innovators addressing critical gaps in healthcare access, quality, and equity. Together with AHTS, we are building ecosystems that are locally driven and globally connected.”
About the William Davidson Institute
The William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan is a globally recognised, solutions-driven nonprofit working at the intersection of entrepreneurship, education, and market systems development in emerging economies. Through research, capacity building, and partnerships, WDI supports entrepreneurs, enterprises, and institutions to scale innovative solutions that address complex development challenges across sectors, including healthcare.
This partnership reflects the direction AHTS continues to take, bringing together global expertise and local innovation to strengthen health systems across Africa. As we prepare for AHTS Kigali 2026 and AHTSx Canada 2026, we invite you to be part of a growing ecosystem shaping how health innovation is developed, scaled, and delivered.
Join us as we continue building the partnerships and ideas that will define the future of healthcare in Africa.
Warm regards,
Jean Philbert Nsengimana
Chairman and Chief Curator, AHTS
