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The 2022 Entrepreneurs for Resilience Award focuses on innovative solutions that increase financial access to healthcare in low-income communities.

Source: https://www.swissre.com/foundation/e4ra22-brochure.html

Funding Details

Funder

Swiss Re Foundation

Funding Goal

To support social enterprises that build resilience in low-income communities, with the 2022 round focusing on innovative solutions that increase financial access to healthcare in underserved populations, aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Funding Amount

Initial round: CHF 300,000 distributed among 6-8 candidates. Advanced round: CHF 800,000 in grants, recoverable grants, and/or forgivable loans for 3-4 finalists over two years. Additional co-funding possible from partner foundations. (300.000 € – 800.000 €)

How to Apply

The program operates in two stages. In the first round, 6-8 candidates are shortlisted and receive initial grants plus coaching in impact measurement and financial management. These candidates then prepare for a pitch competition that determines allocation of the second, larger round of funding (CHF 800,000) to 3-4 finalists. Finalists receive 15 days of structured technical guidance over two years. Application brochures are available in English, Spanish, and French. Specific deadlines vary by round and are announced on the Swiss Re Foundation website.

Target Region

Global (low- and middle-income countries)

Last Checked

2026-03-11 21:40

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Organization must be a social enterprise operating in low- and middle-income countries
• Must serve predominantly low-income populations (minimum 30% of beneficiaries)
• Must have been established by 2022 and currently serve at least 20,000 people
• Must use market-based revenue models (not purely grant-dependent)
• Must maintain strong management with diverse teams

Project Scope

• Must demonstrate reliable social impact measurement capabilities
• Focus area must align with the current round's theme (healthcare access or climate resilience)

Required Documents

• Application brochure available in English, Spanish, and French

Summary

The Swiss Re Foundation's Entrepreneurs for Resilience (E4R) Award is a recurring program that supports social enterprises tackling challenges in healthcare and climate resilience in low- and middle-income countries. The program has run multiple rounds since 2018, with thematic focuses evolving across climate solutions, renewable energy, healthcare technology, and most recently "brick-and-click models for broader healthcare access." The 2022 round specifically targeted innovative solutions that increase financial access to healthcare in low-income communities. The program operates in two funding tiers: an initial round of CHF 300,000 distributed among 6-8 shortlisted candidates who receive grants plus coaching, followed by an advanced round of CHF 800,000 in grants, recoverable grants, and/or forgivable loans allocated to 3-4 finalists over two years based on a pitch competition. Additional co-funding may come from partner foundations including UBS Optimus Foundation, Philips Foundation, and Sanofi Impact Fund. Beyond financial support, selected candidates receive training in impact measurement and financial management, while finalists obtain 15 days of structured technical guidance from Swiss Re and partner organizations. Winners gain visibility and networking opportunities with potential investors. Eligible applicants must be established social enterprises operating in low- and middle-income countries, serving predominantly low-income populations (minimum 30%), with market-based revenue models and demonstrated social impact measurement, currently serving at least 20,000 people.

Historical Context

The Entrepreneurs for Resilience program has been running since 2018 with multiple rounds. Thematic focuses have evolved over time: climate solutions, renewable energy, healthcare technology, and most recently brick-and-click models for broader healthcare access. The 2022 round focused specifically on financial access to healthcare. Partner foundations include UBS Optimus Foundation, Philips Foundation, and Sanofi Impact Fund.

Sources

• https://www.swissre.com/foundation/e4ra22-brochure.html
• https://www.swissre.com/foundation/entrepreneurs-for-resilience-award.html
• https://www.swissre.com/foundation/
• https://www.swissrefoundation.org/who-we-partner-with/Entrepreneurial-solutions/Entrepreneurs-for-Resilience.html
• https://www.swissrefoundation.org/who-we-partner-with/Entrepreneurial-solutions.html

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