The UNICEF Venture Fund invites startups to apply for funding to develop frontier technology solutions at the intersection of climate and children’s health.
The focus areas for this initiative include strategic planning, early warning and early action, healthcare readiness, and point-of-care support. The Venture Fund invests in open-source frontier technology solutions originating from emerging markets, seeking climate-focused startups that possess the potential to create radical change for children. Companies leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, and other frontier technologies are encouraged to apply, particularly those with innovative and scalable solutions ready for deployment in low-resource or emergency settings.
Applicants may receive up to $100,000 in equity-free funding for early-stage and ready-to-deploy technologies. The fund aims to identify and pilot promising frontier technologies to develop scalable platforms that UNICEF can utilize across multiple applications and country contexts. By investing in clusters or portfolios of initiatives, UNICEF can shape markets, learn from technology sectors, and ensure that even if individual projects fail, the overall portfolio benefits children.
The initiative champions diversity, inclusion, and frontier tech innovation while addressing the urgent and multidimensional threats that climate change poses to children globally.
Interested parties can submit applications via the designated portal link.
Closing Date: 16 May 2026
Post Date: April 01, 2026
The funding opportunity is associated with UNICEF Innovation, which is described as a creative, interactive, and agile team within UNICEF.
For application details, applicants should visit the official call for application portal.
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Submission Deadline
May 16, 2026
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