Reckitt Catalyst Open Call for Health & Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Innovators

Deadline: Aug 10, 2025

other

partially funded

Brazil, India, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, and 1 others

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

Are you a changemaker developing innovative solutions to increase access to essential health services or improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Mexico, or Brazil? Reckitt Catalyst wants to partner with you!

📝 About Reckitt Catalyst Open Call

Over the next five years, Reckitt Catalyst aims to empower 200 social innovators who are scaling game-changing ideas that improve health and hygiene outcomes worldwide. Backed by global leaders including Yunus Social Innovation (YSI), Acumen America, and Health Innovation Exchange (HIEX), this accelerator is designed to fuel your growth with the resources, funding, and mentorship you need to succeed.

Opportunity Details

Date Published: July 19, 2025
Application Deadline: August 10, 2025
Category: Entrepreneurs, Training
Eligible Locations:
- Brazil
- India
- Indonesia
- Mexico
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- South Africa

🎁 Benefits of Reckitt Catalyst Open Call

Selected finalists will receive a comprehensive package that includes:

Skills-based mentorship & training from YSI and HIEX experts in social innovation and health sector scaling.
Flexible funding with investments of up to $30,000 per entrepreneur to accelerate your solution's impact.
Increased visibility and unique access to public procurement opportunities, helping you unlock new markets.
Connection to a global community of health and hygiene innovators, investors, and ecosystem partners.

Additionally, finalists will have the chance to be inspired by Serena Williams, Reckitt's first-ever Entrepreneur in Residence, bringing world-class insight to amplify your impact.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Open to social entrepreneurs in the scale-up phase with solutions that:

Expand access to health care, hygiene products, or health education.
Improve water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure or behaviors.
Drive measurable and sustainable social impact in one of the eligible countries: Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Mexico, Brazil.

Special encouragement is given to female founders and entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups to apply.

📅 Application Date and Process

The application period closes on August 10, 2025.
No late applications will be considered.

For more information, see the FAQs.

📌 Application Deadline

August 10, 2025

🌐 Application Portal

View details of the Reckitt Catalyst Open Call for Health & Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Innovators on the official Reckitt website.

Apply directly via the application form.

Reckitt

Take advantage of this opportunity to scale your innovative solutions and make a global impact in health and hygiene!

Benefits

Skills-based mentorship & training from YSI and HIEX experts in social innovation and health sector scaling
Flexible funding with investments of up to $30,000 per entrepreneur to accelerate your solution's impact
Increased visibility and unique access to public procurement opportunities, helping you unlock new markets
Connection to a global community of health and hygiene innovators, investors, and ecosystem partners
The chance to be inspired by Serena Williams, Reckitt's first-ever Entrepreneur in Residence, bringing world-class insight to amplify your impact.

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