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 

Application Deadline: 8 May 2025

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UNICEF Venture Fund for Fem Tech Solutions

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