– Organon and Flat6Labs initiate the second cycle of the Women’s Health Accelerator Program to empower digital health startups focused on enhancing women’s health in the MENAT region.

– The program targets startups operating in Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, KSA, and the UAE, offering specialized training, mentorship, exposure to stakeholders, and regional business support.

– Successes from the first cycle include standout startups such as “OMGYNO,” “Siira,” and “Maternally,” showcasing the program’s impact in fostering innovation and addressing women’s health challenges.

Organon, a global healthcare company dedicated to advancing women’s health, in collaboration with Flat6Labs, MENA’s seed and early-stage venture capital firm, has announced the commencement of the second cycle of the Women’s Health Accelerator Program. 

Following the success of its inaugural cycle and the immense momentum witnessed across the region, this initiative aims to empower digital health startups in enhancing women’s health across the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENAT) region.

The second cycle of the program will concentrate on three main sectors crucial to women’s health: Family Planning, Fertility Planning, and Women’s Wellness. 

The primary objective is to address specific challenges faced by women in the region concerning their health and to find sustainable solutions that enhance accessibility, empowerment, and overall well-being.

This year’s program will target startups operating in countries including Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, KSA, and the UAE, where Organon & Flat6Labs have established offices and local partners. The initiative aims to accelerate the growth of 15 startups, facilitating their readiness to launch and address prevailing challenges in women’s health.

The second cycle introduces enhanced program offerings, including specialized training, mentorship provided by industry experts, exposure to key stakeholders, and regional business support, to equip startups with the necessary skills and connections for success.

Ramy Koussa, Associate Vice President, Organon, Middle East North Africa & Turkey (MENAT), emphasized the positive return on investment in women’s health and expressed excitement about deepening the partnership with Flat6Labs to advance women’s health in the MENAT region.

Yehia Houry, Chief Programs Officer at Flat6Labs, highlighted the significance of supporting female entrepreneurs and advancing women’s healthcare, reaffirming the commitment to fostering a dynamic ecosystem for women-led startups.

In the first cycle, three startups – “OMGYNO” founded by Doreen Toutikian and Elisabeth Milini in Greece and Lebanon, “Siira” founded by Sandra Salame in Lebanon, and “Maternally” founded by Yasmin El Mouallem in the UAE – emerged as winners, showcasing the program’s impact and potential for transformative change in women’s healthcare.

The launch of the second cycle underscores the ongoing commitment to collaboration, innovation, and the empowerment of women-led startups in the digital healthcare space, setting the stage for further advancements in women’s health across the MENAT region.