UNICEF Femtech Ventures Funding Opportunity for Femtech Solutions 2026 (Up to US$100,000)

In short

The UNICEF Femtech Ventures funding opportunity supports companies in UNICEF programme countries that develop femtech solutions. Selected companies can receive up to US$100,000 in equity-free funding, along with 12 months of technical mentorship and access to UNICEF’s global network. The deadline for applications is 4 November 2026.

Who can apply

Type of organisation : Startups, Small and medium enterprises

Area of work : Not restricted or not stated

Stage : Not restricted or not stated

What you will need

• 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.
• Provide a completed application form covering company details, proposal, technologies used, and funding request.
• Include a link to the solution repository on GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab, or another platform.
• Submit a pitch video of up to 2 minutes uploaded to YouTube, showing the team and solution.