Nigeria

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Technology built for women and girls can change the course of their lives. UNICEF Femtech Ventures, an initiative of the UNICEF Venture Fund, is calling for startups building open-source frontier technology that improves the health, wellbeing and rights of women and girls.



Selected companies receive up to $100,000, twelve months of technical mentorship, and access to UNICEF's global network. Solutions should address healthcare access, reproductive health, or mental wellbeing and safety. Women-led startups and founders under 35 are especially encouraged. Applications close 4 November 2026.

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Apply: Click "Go to Opportunity" to learn more and submit your application.



### What You'll Gain

* Equity-free funding of up to $100,000
* Twelve months of technical mentorship
* Access to UNICEF's global network, including government relationships
* Support to scale your solution across emerging markets



### Who Should Apply

* Early and growth-stage startups in emerging markets
* Companies registered in a UNICEF programme country with a working prototype
* Teams using AI, machine learning, blockchain or data science
* Women-led startups and young founders under 35



### Important Information

* Deadline: 4 November 2026
* Solutions must commit to open-source licensing
* Safety by design is required, covering data privacy, consent and user risk
* Solutions for low-resource or emergency settings are of particular interest



Apply now!

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UNICEF offers up to $100,000 and 12 months of mentorship to startups building open-source tech for women and girls' health. Apply by 4 November 2026.

Up to $100,000 for Open-Source FEMTECH Startups at UNICEF