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BIO Ventures for Global Health


BVGH strategically develops and manages programs across the for-profit and non-profit sectors to catalyze innovative research and development (R&D); expand research and healthcare capacity in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs); and increase access to high-quality health care.

Our Programs

African Access Initiative (AAI)

Driven by Africa, for Africa – leveraging public-private partnerships to target the growing cancer crisis.

African Consortium for Cancer Clinical Trials (AC3T)

Building cancer clinical trial capacity in Africa.

Global Innovation Alliance (GIA)

Advancing health equity by reducing the burden of infectious diseases.

“The role of industry in improving global health cannot be understated. We have been, and must continue to be, leaders, experts, innovators, and—most importantly—partners in global efforts to reduce suffering and the burden of disease”

Mr. James Greenwood,
Past President & CEO, Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO);
Chairman, BVGH Board of Directors; USA

OUR IMPACT

4000+

Cancer Patients Treated

2500+

Sites Reached

200+

Research Collaborations Established

LATEST NEWS

ASM and BVGH Launch New Digital Course on Scientific Writing

Washington, D.C. and Seattle, Wash.— American Society for Microbiology (ASM) and BIO Ventures for Global Health (BVGH) are launching a new 10-session digital lecture series on scientific writing, with initial focus on peer-reviewed manuscripts, and tailored to meet the needs of scientists globally. Opportunities for professional development are limited for many scientists in low-resource settings, not only…

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Improving Understanding of Colorectal Cancer for Newly Diagnosed Cancer Patients

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the world. Across Africa, the lack of awareness and understanding of colorectal cancer contributes to much higher rates of late-stage diagnoses, as well as African cancer patients’ higher rates of treatment abandonment. As part of our Let’s Talk About Cancer initiative, BVGH released its colorectal cancer…

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Enhancing Surgical Cancer Care Across Francophone Africa

Surgical intervention remains a cornerstone of oncology, yet specialized training opportunities are frequently unavailable throughout Africa. General surgeons often perform complex cancer operations without the benefit of formal, tumor-specific residency or fellowships, highlighting a critical need for accessible professional development. To bridge this divide, BVGH led the AAI Cancer Surgery (French) digital series, tailoring the…

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