Partner with purpose

Power Africa's
health
innovation

The DPI Health Hackathon 2026 brings together innovators, clinicians and industry leaders to build scalable solutions for Africa's public healthcare challenges. Partner with us to drive real impact and shape the future.

Dates
11 - 13 September 2026
Location
Groote Schuur Hospital
Cape Town
Prize Pool
R 140,000
Tiers
Platinum · Gold
Silver · Bronze
The impact

Build solutions.
Transform lives.

Your partnership fuels innovation that strengthens public healthcare systems and improves lives across Africa.

200+
Innovators
30+
Ventures launched
6
Innovation lanes
50M+
Lives impacted
Innovation lanes

Six focused tracks
for real-world impact.

Addressing critical health system challenges through innovation and collaboration.

Digital Health & AI

Clinical decision support & AI-driven diagnostics.

Biotechnology

Accelerating novel therapeutics to the bedside.

Medical Technology

Point-of-care diagnostics & medical devices.

Health Financing & Access

NHI-ready digital payments & equitable access.

Supply Chain & Operations

Last-mile logistics & procurement optimisation.

Emergency & Critical Care

Trauma response & triage infrastructure.

Sponsorship tiers

Partnership opportunities.

Choose the partnership level that aligns with your organisation's impact goals.

Platinum
  • Naming rights partnership
  • Keynote speaking slot
  • Judging panel seat
  • Full media campaign & VIP
  • Venture pipeline access
Sponsor value
R 200,000
Gold
  • Naming rights partnership
  • Dedicated mentor slot
  • Featured in communications
  • Logo on main stage
Sponsor value
R 100,000
Silver
  • Event branding placement
  • Mentor opportunity
  • Featured in media
  • Logo on all materials
Sponsor value
R 50,000
Bronze
  • Logo placement
  • Community recognition
  • Participant network access
  • Social media mentions
Sponsor value
R 25,000
Beyond sponsorship

Custom & in-kind packages.

Strategic alternatives are available including catering, venue, upgrades, technical infrastructure and media production. We welcome conversations on how your organisation can contribute through technology and access.

Let's talk →
  • Catering & hospitality partners
  • Venue & facility upgrades
  • Technical infrastructure & cloud credits
  • Media production & coverage
  • Mentorship & talent development
  • Technology access & tooling