AI Ventures Accelerator 2026

About

The AI Ventures Accelerator 2026 is a 12-week program designed for young women aged 19-24 interested in AI and technology entrepreneurship, offering full funding for training, expert mentorship, and the opportunity to win $10,000 in equity-free seed funding for the top teams.

Benefits

• 💰 Financial Support
• Each of the Top 10 teams will receive $10,000 in equity-free seed funding.
• 🎓 Mentorship Program
• Participants will receive one-on-one mentorship from experts in the field.
• 🏢 Training Program
• Full funding for a 12-week entrepreneurship and AI technology training program.
• 🎤 Pitch Opportunity
• Chance to participate in a venture pitch event to showcase their projects.

Eligibility Criteria

• 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
• Open to young women aged 19-24 residing in UNICEF program countries, primarily in Africa.
• 👥 Team Requirements
• Teams of 2-4 members are preferred, but solo founders are also eligible.
• 💼 Interest in AI
• Applicants must have an interest in AI and technology entrepreneurship.
• ⏰ Time Commitment
• Must commit 10-15 hours per week for the 12-week program.

Participation Commitments

• 📍 Physical Attendance
• Must attend all sessions of the 12-week program.
• ⏰ Time Commitment
• Participants are required to dedicate 10-15 hours per week to the program.

Target Region

Open to young women in UNICEF program countries, mainly in Africa.

Target Sector

Focused on artificial intelligence, ICT, and information technology.