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Aug - Sep ‘23
chat for Impact Accelerator Health+
Congratulations to the winners!
The 6-week virtual programme launches in August and provides mentorship and support to organisations wanting to build and scale their WhatsApp Health service.
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Accelerator benefits
Up to $25,000 funding
10 winners get $25,000 to scale WhatsApp services
Community
Connect with like-minded peers.
Expert Insights
Learn from world-class health chat pioneers.
Mentorship
From Agency Fund, WhatsApp, and AI specialists.
Accelerator benefits
Up to $25,000 funding
10 winners get $25,000 to scale WhatsApp services
Community
Connect with like-minded peers.
Expert Insights
Learn from world-class health chat pioneers.
Mentorship
From Agency Fund, WhatsApp, and AI specialists.
We are looking for impact-driven organizations working in health, education and economic mobility with a well-defined theory of change or business case.
Selection criteria
Organisations will be selected based on their ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of the problem they aim to solve using WhatsApp, as reflected in their theory of change.
They should be committed to building and scaling a WhatsApp chat service, including having the required team and time resources. Selected organisations should ideally have a WhatsApp Business account already.
Following interviews with shortlisted organisations, a judging panel will select ten organisations to participate in the Accelerator Programme.
“We are thrilled to launch the third edition of the Chat for Impact Accelerator program. Through this program, we aim to provide the necessary tools and resources to empower organisations that are committed to leveraging WhatsApp's platform for creating lasting health outcomes and improving lives..”
Gustav Praekelt,
co-founder, Turn.io
Selection criteria
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Who should apply?
We are looking for organisations with a clear business case / theory of change that leverage digital messaging to achieve health outcomes, specifically emphasising secure and private chat services.
In addition, the ideal applicants should be committed to building and expanding a chat service on WhatsApp and have the required team and time to accomplish this goal.
Previous recipients of this award have included organisations using WhatsApp to provide coaching for people with diabetes, offer affordable and accessible healthcare services, and provide free mental health support and coaching.
Programme mentors
Indrani Vedula
Impact Partnership - Turn.io
Accelerator Facilitator
Lieze Langford
Head of Accelerators, Turn.io
Accelerator Programme lead and Go to market expert.
Pippa Yeats
Chief Strategy Officer, Turn.io
Behavioural change, service design and gender expert.
Raquel Graça
Product Support, Turn.io
Technical Product Support Team
Richard Sedlmayr
Co-founder & Member -The Agency Fund
Philanthropy professional and behavioral development economist
Rob On
Member -The Agency Fund
Data scientist and software engineering
Temina Madon
Co-founder & Member -The Agency Fund
Policy researcher and tech startup advisor
Indrani Vedula
Impact Partnership - Turn.io
Accelerator Facilitator
Lieze Langford
Head of Accelerators, Turn.io
Accelerator Programme lead and Go to market expert.
Pippa Yeats
Chief Strategy Officer, Turn.io
Behavioural change, service design and gender expert.
Raquel Graça
Product Support, Turn.io
Technical Product Support Team
Richard Sedlmayr
Co-founder & Member -The Agency Fund
Philanthropy professional and behavioral development economist
Rob On
Member -The Agency Fund
Data scientist and software engineering
Temina Madon
Co-founder & Member -The Agency Fund
Policy researcher and tech startup advisor
Temina Madon,
co-founder, Agency Fund
"We are excited to partner with Turn.io to support organizations that expand human agency through the Chat for Impact Accelerator. As they strengthen their impact and grow in scale, we're looking forward to seeing this cohort work to ensure that all people can envision, navigate toward, and realize a healthier future."
A unique opportunity for health organisations to enhance their impact by leveraging the power of chat.
Chat for Impact Accelerator Alumni
Questions
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