WLEH’s Incubator–Accelerator Model
The Women Leaders in Eye Health 2026 programming is designed as a connected journey, supporting women in eye health to move from leadership development to real-world impact.
At the core of this approach is an integrated incubator–accelerator model. Participants are supported not only to build their leadership capacity, but also to translate ideas into action, implementation, and measurable change.
The AMPLIF‑EYE program serves as the incubator, providing mentorship training and structured support to help participants develop and refine leadership and innovation-aligned ideas.
Building on this foundation, the Accelerator Track creates pathways for both participants and external applicants to advance these ideas through targeted opportunities that support professional growth, implementation, and impact at institutional and systems levels.
At the core of the Accelerator Track are two complementary streams: the WLEH Fellowships, which support advanced learning and professional development, and the Innovation Hub, which provides funding support to implement promising ideas.
Together, these components function as a continuous pipeline, guiding participants from leadership development to funding, implementation, and measurable impact.
The Incubator-Accelerator model:
The model encompasses three complementary streams:
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AMPLIF-EYE
AMPLIF‑EYE, as the incubator within WLEH’s model, equips women in eye health with the leadership skills, mentorship support, and structured training needed to develop and refine ideas aligned with real-world impact.
Through a combination of interactive learning and coaching, participants are supported to shape early-stage concepts into strong, actionable initiatives with potential for scale and implementation
Innovation Hub
The Innovation Hub provides funding and support for high-potential ideas led by women in eye health, including initiatives in mentorship, research, service delivery, training, and digital innovation.
These innovations are selected based on their potential to advance gender equity, strengthen leadership, and drive institutional or system-level change.
Fellowships
Fellowships support individual women in eye health to pursue advanced training, clinical specialization, or academic opportunities that strengthen their professional and leadership trajectory.
This stream focuses on long-term capacity-building, enabling participants to deepen expertise and contribute to their institutions and communities.
AMPLIF-EYE, our Incubator
Advancing Mentorship and Professional Leadership Initiatives For -Eye Health Equity.
A mentorship initiative designed to uplift women in eye health leadership
Ready to grow your leadership and shape ideas for impact?
AMPLIF‑EYE is WLEH’s incubator, supporting women in eye health through mentorship, training, and coaching to develop ideas with real-world potential.
Official launch coming soon. Stay tuned.
Innovation Hub- Accelerator track
Are you a women passionate to achieve sustained change in eye health and beyond?
The Innovation Hub is a space to nurture and accelerate women-led ideas in eye health, supporting research, pilots, and professional growth with resources and follow-up guidance.
Fellowships - Accelerator track
Ready to take your professional growth to the next level?
WLEH Fellowships provide targeted support for women in eye health to pursue advanced training, learning opportunities, and career development pathways that strengthen leadership and impact.
Official launch coming soon. Stay tuned.
Dr. Mpopi Lenake, 2025
Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa