Equip4Impact — Global Purchasing Group for Medical & Surgical Equipment

Equip4Impact is a global pooled procurement platform designed to close the surgical and medical equipment gap in low-resource settings by aggregating demand, curating appropriate technologies, and strengthening procurement systems.

Equip4Impact operates as a multi-stakeholder online purchasing hub that brings together NGOs, LMIC hospitals, Ministries of Health, manufacturers, philanthropies, and impact investors into a single, coordinated marketplace. By pooling demand across buyers, the platform unlocks economies of scale, negotiates lower prices, improves supply reliability, and ensures access to equipment tailored to low-resource environments.

Unlike donation-based or fragmented procurement approaches, Equip4Impact is a structured, market-based mechanism focused on sustainability and scale. The platform curates vetted suppliers, facilitates transparent buyer–supplier matching, and integrates feedback loops—including real-time performance data and user insights—to continuously improve product suitability and value for LMIC contexts.

Through pooled procurement, Equip4Impact delivers:
• 10–30% cost savings for NGOs and hospitals
• Stronger negotiating power for buyers
• Lower market entry costs and field intelligence for manufacturers
• Measurable, system-level impact aligned with universal health coverage and global surgery goals.