Project background
2027 marks 10 years of the Entrepreneurs for Resilience programme, hosted by Swiss Re Foundation. In 2023, to improve the value proposition of the programme and identify potential synergies through Digital Connected Care Coalition (DCCC), the Swiss Re Foundation joined its the Brick & Click working group, which included partners such as Philips, AXA, and PharmAccess. Together, they sought to better support social enterprises using the Brick & Click approach. As a result, the Swiss Re Foundation adjusted the focus of its Entrepreneurs for Resilience programme from financial access to healthcare towards a comprehensive approach that incorporates both physical and digital solutions to address health inequities. The 2027 edition of Entrepreneurs for Resilience continues to build on strong partnerships to expand access to quality primary healthcare in LMICs.
Project goal
The Entrepreneurs for Resilience programme is designed to support social enterprises by providing them with funding to expand effective solutions. Additionally, it offers strategic guidance, mentorship, and access to a network of industry experts. This comprehensive support system aims to empower social entrepreneurs to maximize their impact.
Ecosystem players involved
This project succeeds through collaboration among ecosystem participants, each contributing unique strengths. The Swiss Re Foundation funds the entrepreneurs and covers program costs. DCCC-participating organizations (e.g. Philips, AXA, PharmAccess) and Swiss Re provide non-financial support such as expertise and networking opportunities, essential for the social enterprises’ growth. Furthermore, the UBS Optimus Foundation, Sanofi Global Health Impact, and Philips Foundation may offer follow-on investments.
Anticipated outcomes and impact
The 2027 edition of the Entrepreneurs for Resilience programme will focus on making healthcare more accessible through Brick & Click approaches. By supporting up to four social enterprises, the aim is to help proven models overcome barriers to scale and contribute to more accessible and resilient health systems.
Project progress
The Top 3 of the Entrepreneurs for Resilience 2026 programme were M-Swasth, SwipeRx, and PillTech, each distinguished by its ability to deliver scalable, measurable impact in underserved settings. The DCCC assisted the Swiss Re Foundation in the sourcing and selection process by contributing their sector knowledge, offering technical support to these ventures and organizing a 1.5-day workshop alongside the ceremony in April 2026. The winners of the 2026 edition were chosen from over 300 applications. Our support package is expected to assist in their further growth and maturation over 18 months.
Next steps
The application for 2027 edition opens in September 7, 2026. The program will include two rounds of support to assist a larger number of entrepreneurs progressively and cost-effectively. The first round, combined with the due diligence process, will provide 3 days of tailored technical assistance and up to USD 45,000 for to the top 6-8 entrepreneurs to test initiatives aimed at increasing impact or validating new approaches. The second round will offer further support the top 3-4 entrepreneurs with up to 20 days of tailored technical assistance and up to USD 1 million in blended funding, combining conditional and unconditional financing over a two-year implementation period.
The objective is to continuously improve the program to better meet the needs of social entrepreneurs and maximize the impact of collective efforts. The initiative aims to foster an environment of innovation, collaboration, and growth and anticipates welcoming new participants and partners in the upcoming editions.
Collaboration opportunities
We believe that collaboration is key to driving meaningful change. If you are interested in collaborating or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Swiss Re Foundation: patricia_duetsch@swissre.com.
