UNICEF Femtech Ventures 2026

About

UNICEF Femtech Ventures invites applications from companies using frontier technologies to develop open-source solutions aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of girls and women, offering funding, mentorship, and access to a global network.

Benefits

• 💰Funding Support
  Up to US$100,000 in funding for selected companies
• 🎓Technical Mentorship
• 12 months of technical mentorship provided to participants
• 🌐Global Network Access
  Access to UNICEF's global network and relationships with governments for scaling solutions

Eligibility Criteria

• Registered in a UNICEF programme country
• Working with a functional prototype
• Committed to open-source licensing and principles
• Women-led startups and young founders (under 35) are encouraged to apply

Participation Commitments

• Submit a functional prototype by the application deadline
• Participate in all mentorship sessions throughout the program duration

Target Region

Companies registered in UNICEF programme countries

Target Sector

Health, wellbeing, and sexual and reproductive health technology