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MultilateralInternational OrganizationOpen

Unitaid

$5M–$100M+

RollingWebsiteEst. 2006

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Strong Gender LensModerate Climate Lens

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International organization hosted by WHO that invests in innovations to prevent, diagnose, and treat HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria, and other diseases in low- and middle-income countries. Major funder of health innovation in Africa with $52.5M SUPREME initiative announced March 2026 for maternal health across 7 African countries. Works through large implementing partners, not direct startup grants.

What You Get

Large-Scale Grants

Multi-million dollar grants for health innovation implementation ($5M-$100M+)

Market Shaping

Support to make health products more affordable and accessible globally

SUPREME Initiative

$52.5M for maternal health (preeclampsia, anemia) across 7 African countries (March 2026)

Local Manufacturing

Support for regional health product manufacturing in Africa (e.g., lenacapavir in South Africa)

How to Apply

Respond to calls for proposals published on unitaid.org/calls/. Typically requires consortium of implementing partners. Very competitive — success rate is low.

Warm Intro

Recommended but not required

Geographic Focus

Pan-Africa (primary), Global South

Decision Timeline

6-12 months for large grants

Key Dates

2026-03-19SUPREME initiative launched — $52.5M for maternal health in 7 African countries

Eligibility

International organizations and NGOs with health innovation track record
Consortium-based applications preferred
Focus on HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria, maternal/child health, or related diseases
Demonstrated ability to implement at scale in low-resource settings

Traction Required

Proven health innovation with evidence of efficacy. Track record of large-scale implementation in LMICs.

Team Requirements

Consortium of established health organizations with complementary expertise

What They Look For

Large-scale health innovation projects with proven concept seeking transition to scale. Diagnostic and treatment innovations, market-shaping interventions, supply chain solutions. Primarily works with established international organizations (CHAI, Amref, Jhpiego, MSF).

Post-Investment Support

Market shaping support, transition-to-scale planning, co-funding partnerships, WHO policy engagement

Red Flags to Watch

Not accessible for startups or small organizations. Grants go to large international health organizations in consortium. Very competitive, long decision timelines. Primarily for proven innovations seeking scale.

Insider Tip

Unitaid is a market shaper, not a traditional grant funder. They invest in making health innovations affordable at scale. The SUPREME initiative ($52.5M, March 2026) shows their continued commitment to Africa. African health ministers are strengthening partnership with Unitaid for 'African sovereignty and innovation in health.' Best accessed through partnership with established implementers like CHAI, Amref, or Jhpiego.

2006

Active Since

Yes

Deploying

Notable Investments

SUPREME initiative ($52.5M maternal health), lenacapavir local manufacturing in South Africa, $4B+ cumulative investment since 2006

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Unitaid

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