• AI and/or Blockchain for Data and trust

    The UNICEF Venture Fund is looking to invest in Open Source frontier technology solutions that have the potential to create radical change for children. We are offering up to US$100K in equity-free funding for early-stage, for-profit technology start-ups that can improve the lives of children.

    If your company is leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), or blockchain, we want to hear from you!

    We are specifically seeking companies registered in one of UNICEF’s programme countries that have impressive working prototypes and a commitment to Open Source licensing and practices
     
    Notes:

    • Applications must be submitted in English. 
    • Women-led and women-founded startups are encouraged to apply.
    • Youth-led startups (led by individuals younger than 35 years old) are encouraged to apply.
    • Application deadline: 11:59 PM (CET), 23 December 2024

  • Eligibility requirements

    Please answer all the following questions 

  • Your company is not eligible

    UNICEF Venture Fund only seeks expressions of interest from companies that fulfill the minimum requirements. Read more at: https://www.unicefventurefund.org/

  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

    We encourage applications from companies that are women founded/led and companies that are founded/led by youth (individuals younger than 35 years)

  • General Information of the company and contact person


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  • Pitch

    Please provide a 2-min pitch video in English (or with English subtitles) that presents your project and your existing prototype. This video will help us assess your capability to participate and to be selected for the next stage of the application and proposal process.
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