Equity-Free Funding Opportunity for Fem Tech Solutions from UNICEF – Apply before 8 May 2025
UNICEF has launched an exciting opportunity for startups developing innovative technological solutions aimed at improving the lives of women and girls. The UNICEF Venture Fund is offering equity-free funding of up to $100,000 to early-stage companies leveraging frontier technologies to address pressing challenges in the fem tech space.
Selected startups will receive:
- Up to $100,000 in equity-free funding to help scale their solutions without giving up ownership.
- Access to UNICEF’s global network, which includes mentors, investors, and experts in technology and social impact.
- Technical guidance and business development support to refine their innovations.
- Opportunities to pilot solutions in UNICEF program countries, gaining real-world experience and validation.
Startups must meet the following requirements:
- Be registered in a UNICEF program country.
- Have a working prototype of their technology-driven solution.
- Be committed to open-source principles, meaning their solution should contribute to a wider tech ecosystem for social good.
- Preference is given to women-led startups and young entrepreneurs (under 35 years old).
For more details on eligibility, application guidelines, and required documentation, visit UNICEF Innovation website.