Pharma Incubation Hub equips pharmacy students to become global changemakers through structured mentorship, leadership development and research training — building a generation of pharmacists who don't just fill prescriptions, but shape the future of health systems.
In 2019, two pharmacy undergraduates at the University of Ibadan — Taiwo Olawehinmi and Yusuff Adebayo Adebisi — began a quiet revolution. They believed students could inspire and support one another to lead, and that African pharmacy students deserved a space to dream ambitiously and build sustainable impact.
What started as a small cohort of 15 fellows has become a pan-African movement. Through six cohorts, Pharma Incubation Hub has supported nearly 400 pharmacy undergraduates across 16 African countries, connecting them with mentors, research opportunities, leadership development and a community of peers committed to excellence.
The Hub fills a specific gap: it provides the right ingredients for the making of exceptional pharmacists — a blend of structured guidance, practical experience, and a network that opens doors long after the fellowship ends.
A private, accessible platform where pharmacy students connect, build and foster relationships focused on continuous growth.
Pairing fellows with experienced pharmacists and global health professionals across academic, clinical and research tracks.
A volunteer team and alumni network spanning 16 countries, reaching 20,000+ people annually through fellow-led projects.
We equip fellows to step confidently onto global stages — from Oxford Rhodes Scholarships to AMR research and digital health.
Since 2019 we have grown steadily — in reach, in rigour, and in the quality of leaders we send into the world. Every number here is a pharmacy student whose trajectory changed.
Across six cohorts since our founding in 2019.
Represented in our fellowship and volunteer network.
Each year, through fellow-led community health projects.
Selected from 311 applicants across the continent in 2025.
Every cohort moves through a structured programme designed to build both technical excellence and the leadership mindset modern healthcare demands.
One-on-one pairing with experienced pharmacists and global health professionals across academia, clinical practice and industry.
Workshops on communication, strategy, time management and emotional intelligence — the soft skills that make hard impact.
Hands-on research training, publication support and pathways into peer-reviewed journals and global conferences.
A lifelong network of alumni across 16 African countries — a launchpad into scholarships, jobs and collaborative projects.
From our first fifteen fellows in 2019, each cohort has built on the legacy of the last. By Cohort 6 we were reviewing 311 applications from across the continent and welcoming 117 fellows into the programme — the largest group yet, and the most competitive selection we've ever run.
Growth isn't just a number for us. It's a signal that the need for structured, student-centred mentorship in African pharmacy education is real, and that the model works.
A few of the many alumni whose trajectories illustrate the breadth of what's possible after the fellowship.
Made history as the first female president of the Ghana Pharmaceutical Students Association — redefining representation in African pharmacy leadership.
2025 Rhodes Scholar-elect commencing a PhD at the University of Oxford — one of the most competitive academic honours in the world.
Pursuing a Master's in Health Informatics at the University of Toronto — advancing AI and digital health applications in clinical pharmacy.
Advancing the fight against antimicrobial resistance through the AMR Intervarsity Training Programme — supported by BSAC and PAR Foundation grants.
PhD candidate in Health Promotion and Behaviour at the University of Georgia, driving health equity research and systems-level reform.
Applying data science and blockchain to improve healthcare outcomes — and embodying the Hub's culture of paying it forward through mentorship.
PIH gave me a trajectory. I was a young 200L pharmacy student who didn't exactly know how to navigate my way through pharmacy school — but PIH gave me clarity, exquisite mentorship, and connected me with other high-achieving students. I'm so grateful to have passed through the Hub.
Pharma Incubation Hub has been a total game-changer for me. It opened doors to an incredible network of pharmacy students across Africa doing exceedingly great things — those connections led to other opportunities, and honestly, it's been a chain reaction. I'm loving the growth.
Undoubtedly, PIH was a launchpad to many of the great career decisions I made this year. The mentorship sessions and the relationships forged gave me clarity about where my passion lies. PIH contributed immensely to my growth.
A renowned elocution coach and healthcare & marketing strategist, Taiwo is currently an MBA Candidate at Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management. "Our vision has always been to empower African pharmacy students to see themselves as global leaders — capable of driving transformative change within and outside healthcare."
An Oxford-trained epidemiologist and prolific global health researcher, Yusuff is currently a doctoral researcher at the University of Glasgow. "PIH is about building a community where passion meets purpose — creating pharmacists who shape the future of health systems through research and innovation."
Applications for our next fellowship cohort open soon. If you're a pharmacy student anywhere in Africa with the passion to lead, we want to hear from you.
Applications are competitive. Start preparing yours early.