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UNICEF Venture Fund (Equity-Free Funding Opportunity for Fem Tech Solutions) is sponsored by UNICEF Office of Innovation. The UNICEF Venture Fund seeks applications from start-ups developing cutting-edge tech solutions to improve access to quality health care and services, and ensuring socio-economic participation of women and girls.
They offer equity-free funding to early-stage, for-profit startups leveraging frontier technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and data science for social impact. Applications are open to startups in low- and middle-income economies developing Open Source technology.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Early-stage, for-profit startups (registered in a UNICEF program country) leveraging frontier technologies (AI, data science, blockchain) to improve health outcomes, economic participation, or access to essential services for women and girls. Must have a functional prototype and be committed to Open Source licensing. Women-led startups and young founders are encouraged. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to US$100K. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
UNICEF Venture Fund (Equity-Free Funding Opportunity for Fem Tech Solutions) is funded by UNICEF Office of Innovation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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