Swiss Re Foundation announces Entrepreneurs for Resilience ...

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Swiss Re Foundation announces Entrepreneurs for Resilience Programme · Funding. CHF 300 000 in grants, to be split equally among the top 6–8 candidates selected ...

Source: https://fundsforcompanies.fundsforngos.org/grant/swiss-re-foundation-announces-entrepreneurs-for-resilience-programme/

Funding Details

Funder

Swiss Re Foundation

Funding Goal

Supporting social enterprises with hybrid "brick-and-click" healthcare delivery models to expand primary healthcare access for low-income populations in low- and middle-income countries.

Funding Amount

CHF 300,000 initial round split among 6-8 candidates; CHF 800,000 final round among 3-4 finalists, top winner up to CHF 350,000 (37.500 € – 350.000 €)

Deadline

June 1, 2025 (Fixed)

How to Apply

Applications are submitted online through the Swiss Re Foundation website. The selection process involves review by subject matter experts from Swiss Re, the Digital Connected Care Coalition, and UBS Optimus Foundation. Semifinalists (6-8) receive initial funding and undergo five months of technical assistance and due diligence through LeFil Consulting before finalists (3-4) are selected for the larger award.

Target Region

Low- and lower-middle income countries (World Bank classification) - global scope

Contact

Swiss Re Foundation, via website swissrefoundation.org

Official Page

https://www.swissrefoundation.org/e4r26.html

Last Checked

2026-03-11 19:41

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Organization must be formally registered and established by 2022
• Must serve at least 20,000 people with potential to reach 100,000+ within two years
• Low-income populations must comprise at least 50% of customer base
• Must operate in World Bank-classified low or lower-middle income countries

Project Scope

• Must use hybrid 'brick-and-click' healthcare delivery model combining physical and digital tools
• Focus must be on primary healthcare access for low-income populations

Constraints

• Must maintain market-based revenue models with grants capped at 50% of revenue

Summary

The Swiss Re Foundation's Entrepreneurs for Resilience (E4R) Programme is an annual award that supports social enterprises delivering innovative healthcare solutions in low- and middle-income countries. The 2026 edition focuses on organizations using hybrid delivery models that combine physical healthcare facilities with digital tools to reach underserved populations. The programme attracted 307 applications worldwide for its 2026 round. Selected candidates receive funding in two stages: an initial pool of CHF 300,000 split among 6-8 semifinalists (approximately CHF 37,500-50,000 each), followed by CHF 800,000 distributed among 3-4 finalists, with the top winner receiving up to CHF 350,000. Beyond financial support, semifinalists receive five months of technical assistance in impact measurement and financial management through LeFil Consulting, as well as networking with impact investors. Eligible organizations must be formally registered entities established by 2022, serving at least 20,000 people with potential to scale to 100,000+ within two years. At least 50% of their customer base must be low-income populations, and they must operate in World Bank-classified low or lower-middle income countries. Market-based revenue models are required, with grants capped at 50% of revenue.

Historical Context

The programme uses a naming convention suggesting annual editions (e4r26 = Entrepreneurs for Resilience 2026). The 2026 round received 307 applications worldwide and selected 5 semifinalists. Partners include LeFil Consulting (technical assistance), Digital Connected Care Coalition, and UBS Optimus Foundation (evaluation).

Sources

• https://fundsforcompanies.fundsforngos.org/grant/swiss-re-foundation-announces-entrepreneurs-for-resilience-programme/
• https://www.swissrefoundation.org/e4r26.html

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