ELIGIBILITY:

Female and youth-led/founded startups are encouraged to apply. If you’re ready to make a global impact, reach out!

If your company is leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), data science (DS), drones, blockchain, or extended reality (XR), we want to hear from you! We are specifically seeking companies registered in one of UNICEF’s programme countries that have impressive working prototypes and a commitment to Open Source licensing. 

UNICEF’s Venture Fund is currently looking to invest in companies that are developing software solutions using frontier technologies such as blockchain, drones, data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or extended reality to strengthen systems for health, including mental health.

BENEFIT:

UNICEF will offer up to US$100K in equity-free funding for early stage, for-profit technology start-ups that can improve the lives of children.