The UNICEF Venture Fund is calling for applications from start-ups developing cutting edge tech solutions improving access to quality health care and services, and ensuring socio-economic participation of women and girls.
The Fund is offering up to US$100K in equity-free funding to early-stage, for-profit startups leveraging frontier technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), data science, and blockchain for social impact.
Requirements
- Applications are open to start-ups in low- and middle-income economies developing Open Source technology that improves health outcomes, economic participation, or access to essential services for women and girls.
- Women-led startups and young founders (under the age of 35) are strongly encouraged to apply.
The UNICEF venture fund is seeking early-stage, for-profit startups that use frontier technologies in three key areas:
1: To improve health outcomes for women and girls i.e
- Digital health solutions for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
- AI-driven or data-powered platforms for maternal, reproductive, and adolescent health
- On-demand referral services for access to healthcare and culturally relevant information
2: Address unique challenges faced by women and girls i.e
- Closing the gender data gap to drive inclusive decision-making
- Improving accessibility of platforms for underserved communities, including persons with disabilities
- Designing solutions that address gender-specific challenges in different cultural and economic contexts
3: Empower women and girls socially and economically i.e.
Supporting agency, decision-making power, and workforce participation
Expanding financial inclusion and access to economic opportunities
Enabling safe access to education, training, and skill-building
Method of Application
For More Information,
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Application Deadline: 8 May 2025.
