UNICEF Venture Fund For Early-Stage Startups ($100K Funding)

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.

What we’re looking for?

UNICEF’s Venture Fund is closely monitoring digital trends, particularly around connectivity, data integrity, and social media’s impact on misinformation. The Fund aims to invest in tools, platforms, and games that help youth identify misinformation and build media literacy.

We focus on the positive potential of technologies like AI, machine learning, and big data to validate information and develop solutions that enhance digital trust. We’re also exploring blockchain to secure data integrity and reduce intermediaries.

Currently, the Fund seeks companies that are leveraging AI or Blockchain software solutions to address some of our most pressing questions, which include but are not limited to:

Area 1

Misinformation and Disinformation

Area 2

Data generation, collection and analysis

Area 3

Digital Trust

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Application Details

If you think you meet the UNICEF Venture Fund criteria, we want to hear from you!

Dateline: All applications must be completed by 23rd December, 2024

Complete an application form before the submission due date to apply to this call.

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