UNICEF Femtech Ventures: Funding for Femtech Solutions 2026
- Country:
- Global, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana
- Amount:
- US$100,000
- Deadline:
- 4 Nov 2026
Funder: UNICEF Venture Fund, with the Government of Sweden, GSR Foundation and Temasek Foundation
In short
Up to US$100,000 and 12 months of mentorship for early and growth stage companies building open-source women's health solutions.
About this opportunity
UNICEF Femtech Ventures is a five-year initiative (2025 to 2030) of the UNICEF Venture Fund. This second annual call offers up to US$100,000 plus 12 months of technical mentorship and access to UNICEF's global network. It supports early and growth stage companies in emerging markets that build locally grounded, open-source solutions for women and girls using frontier technologies. The first cohort came from eight countries in Africa and Asia. The page does not say whether the funding is equity-free for this call, and it does not list required documents, so read the guidelines linked on the page before you apply.
Requirements
Company or startup in an emerging market
Open-source solution using frontier technology
Also good to have
- Registered in a UNICEF programme country
- Working prototype
- Women-led or founder under 35
Always confirm on the official page before applying.
How to apply
- 1
Read the call and guidelines
Open the UNICEF call page and the linked guidelines (Request for Expression of Interest) to confirm the rules.
Open step link - 2
Check eligibility and prepare
Confirm your company is registered in a UNICEF programme country, has a prototype and commits to open-source licensing.
- 3
Submit the online application
Use the Apply Now form on the call page before 4 November 2026.
Open step link
Documents you will need
- CAC certificate
- Pitch deck
- Other
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