Ecosystem as a Service

What does it take to build a thriving healthcare innovation ecosystem in Africa? In this conversation, our CEO, Wilfred Njagi, reflects on Villgro Africa’s evolution towards Ecosystem as a Service; an approach that moves beyond standalone incubation programmes towards convening, coordinating and enabling healthcare innovation ecosystems across the continent. He explores the seven interconnected pillars shaping this approach, spanning incubation and acceleration programmes, ecosystem convenings, research, data, capital coordination and strategic partnerships. At its core, Ecosystem as a Service recognises that no single organisation can build a thriving health innovation ecosystem alone. It requires interdependence, intentional orchestration and a commitment to strengthening the wider ecosystem beyond individual ventures and portfolios. Watch the full conversation to learn more about Villgro Africa’s Ecosystem as a Service approach and what it means for the future of healthcare innovation across Africa. #VillgroAfrica #EcosystemAsAService #healthinnovation #africaninnovation #innovationecosystem"