UNICEF Startup Lab Cohort 6

About

The UNICEF Startup Lab is an accelerator program aimed at discovering and supporting innovative early-stage startups and social enterprises that can improve the lives of children and youth, offering mentorship, capacity building, and opportunities to pilot solutions within UNICEF projects, particularly for those operating in Africa and emerging markets.

Benefits

• 🎓Mentorship Program
  Access to professional guidance and mentorship from industry and development experts
• 📈Capacity Building
  Training focused on growth capabilities for startups
• 🌐Network Access
  Opportunity to connect with a strong network of innovators, partners, and investors
• 🚀Pilot Opportunities
  Chance to pilot solutions within UNICEF projects
• 🌍Global Visibility
  Enhance global visibility and brand reputation through participation

Eligibility Criteria

• 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
• Open to startups operating in Africa or other emerging markets
• 🏢 Legal Status
• Must be a legally registered early-stage startup or social enterprise
• 💼 Business Stage
• Targeting early-stage startups with innovative and scalable solutions
• 💰 Problem Focus
• Solutions must address social issues affecting children and youth
• 👥 Collaboration Requirement
• Entrepreneurs must be willing to collaborate with global development partners

Participation Commitments

• 📍 Application Submission
• Must submit a pre-application form with basic information
• 🎤 Main Application
• Qualified applicants will receive a link to the main application after pre-application approval

Target Region

Focused on Africa and other emerging markets

Target Sector

Early-stage startups and social enterprises