From the Capital to the Continent
Building health from the Heart of West Africa
Innovation lives here!
Unlimited Innovation
Welcome to RHIPFactory Nigeria where, through boldness and innovation, we subdue the hard realities of startup creation in Africa, and we dare to reimagine healthcare experience across the continent.
Strategically located in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital and policy nerve center, this hub is home to a West African team that brings local knowledge, an Africa-first focus, and global standards to the venture-building process.
Our diverse team of innovators are passionate about tackling the region’s unique healthcare challenges. This team includes researchers, data scientists, product designers, product managers, tech engineers, digital marketing specialists, customer experience experts, administrators, and business developers.
In true Nigerian fashion, our team moves with grit, speed, and an unrelenting belief that “we go make am.“ We’re not just solving problems—we’re scaling resilience, retooling innovation, and rebuilding trust in the African healthcare experience —startup by startup.
Why West Africa Matters
With a population of over 430 million across 15 countries, West Africa is one of the most dynamic regions on the continent—but also one of the most underserved in healthcare. The West Africa healthcare market is full of contrasts: youthful populations but aging infrastructure; mobile penetration but fragmented care delivery; vibrant urban centers but rural neglect.
Regional Health Realities
Nigeria & West Africa by the Numbers
Population (Nigeria)
220M+ (projected 400M by 2050)
Under-5 Mortality (Nigeria)
102 deaths per 1,000 births
Doctor-to-Population Ratio (Nigeria)
1:5,000 (WHO recommends 1:600)
Health insurance Coverage (Nigeria)
<5%
Primary Healthcare Access
Only 20% of PHCs fully functional in Nigeria
Out-of-Pocket Expenditure
74% of total health spend
Maternal Mortality (West Africa)
674 deaths per 100,000 live births (global avg: 223)
The Abuja Advantage
As a hub, Abuja offers RHIPFactory a unique vantage point, including proximity to policy-makers, regulators, and donors, access to research institutions and teaching hospitals, a growing tech scene powered by innovation-focused government agencies, and a strategic midpoint between Northern and Southern Nigeria, reflecting regional diversity.
Our team draws inspiration from the diplomatic rhythm of the capital and the entrepreneurial energy that flows across Nigeria’s diverse regions.
Powered by Passion, Guided by Purpose
Our Core Team
A cross-section of Nigerian excellence—passionate, practical, and impact-obsessed.
Health Researchers & Data Scientists
modeling new care delivery models while using AI to unlock access and affordability.
Software Engineers
who code for real-world constraints.
Admin & Ops Professionals
ensuring smooth scaling of our operations and compliance to regulations.
Product Designers
Skilled in intuitive and engaging
Digital growth specialists
who understand how to reach communities in Pidgin English and our diverse local languages.
Business Developers
who understand both the pitch deck and the policy paper.
Our Naija-ness is our superpower—we no just sabi the challenges, we’ve lived them. We have felt the system gaps firsthand, and that is why we are building solutions that truly fit.
Weak Primary Healthcare Systems
We are building tools that strengthen community health delivery.
Digital Divide
We are intentional about products that work offline, integrate with feature phones, and use voice-driven UX.
Workforce Brain Drain
RHIPFactory is creating AI startups that support health systems drowning under overburdened or absent healthcare professionals.
Poor Health Data Infrastructure
We are deploying API-ready platforms designed to close the data gap in the African health ecosystem.
Fragmented and Expensive Access
We are solving for alternative health financing mechanisms and similar pathways that lower barriers to healthcare access on the continent.
Emergency Medicine
We're piloting innovations in advanced tele-medicine and mobile emergency referral systems for peri-urban areas.
Our Market Potential
Healthcare market value in Nigeria (2023)
~$15B
Digital health market CAGR
18% (2023–2028)
Nigeria’s youth population
70% under age 30—early adopters of mobile-first health solutions
Over 200 health tech startups
launched in Nigeria in the past 5 years, yet most are still pre-scale
Expanding international investor interest in African health-tech
We are uniquely positioned to de-risk venture building and simplify its complexities through our:
Abundant tech and design talent
Reliable regulatory and clinical processes
Structured venture methodology
Pan-African scaling pathways
Startups wey dey burst brain
Startups from Nigeria, for West Africa
Each year in the RHIPFactory Nigeria Hub, we aim to launch 3–4 high-impact startups, co-developed with clinicians, patients, and local communities. We build with the people, not just for the people.
Some of our venture themes include better care for chronic diseases, improved access to primary healthcare, diagnostic support for low-infrastructure settings, financial protection for informal sector workers, health logistics and cold-chain optimization.
Join the Movement @ RHIPFactory Nigeria
We are looking for health innovators, partners, builders, policymakers, and investors who want to co-create sustainable solutions for Africa’s healthcare future.
