Applications are open for the UNICEF Femtech Ventures Funding Opportunity for femtech solutions, with a deadline of 4 November 2026. This grant supports companies in UNICEF programme countries that use frontier technologies to build open-source solutions for the health, wellbeing, and sexual and reproductive health and rights of girls and women.
Selected companies can receive up to US$100,000 in equity-free funding. In addition, they will access 12 months of technical mentorship and UNICEF’s global network.
Key Details:
Application Deadline: 4 November 2026
Eligible Countries: UNICEF programme countries
Grant Amount: Up to US$100,000 in funding
Project Duration: Up to 12 months of technical mentorship alongside the funding
Location: Companies legally registered in a UNICEF programme country (emerging markets)
Host Organization: UNICEF Femtech Ventures (UNICEF Office of Innovation)
About the Grant
UNICEF Femtech Ventures is seeking applications from private companies with functional prototypes. These companies should be building femtech solutions that address the needs of girls and women.
The call focuses on ventures using frontier technologies. These may include generative and agentic AI, machine learning, blockchain, or data science. Moreover, applicants must commit to open-source practices or be willing to open-source their solution.
The program combines funding with technical support. It also connects selected companies to UNICEF’s network and government relationships to help set solutions on pathways to scale.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be registered as a private for-profit company in a UNICEF programme country.
- Applicants must be working with a functional prototype.
- Applicants must be committed to Open Source or willing to Open Source the solution.
- Applications must be submitted in English.
- Women-led startups and youth-led startups, with founders under 35, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Grant Amount: Up to US$100,000 in funding
Project Duration: Up to 12 months of technical mentorship alongside the funding
Funding Scope: Up to US$100,000 equity-free funding; 12 months of technical mentorship; access to UNICEF’s global network and relationships with governments; support to set solutions on pathways to scale
How to Apply
Applicants should complete the online application form and provide the required materials. Before applying, make sure your company meets the eligibility requirements and can share the required technical information.
Required application materials include:
- Completed application form covering company details, proposal, technologies used, and funding request
- Link to the solution repository on GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab, or another platform
- Pitch video of up to 2 minutes uploaded to YouTube, with unlisted access allowed, showing the team and solution
Selected applicants should also be ready to provide repository access for evaluation and participate in mentorship and portfolio activities during the funding period.
👉 Visit the official grant page for details
