Introduction
The UNICEF Venture Fund is looking to invest in Open Source frontier technology solutions that have the potential to create radical change for children.
The UNICEF Venture Fund Is Offering Up To US$100K Grant Apply Online
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!
Open Source
The Venture Fund invests exclusively in open source solutions. The Fund generates value by building open source IP and scalable digital public goods, strengthening communities of problem solvers, and growing solutions that bring results for children and the world. The Fund also invests in early-stage “knowledge products” – operations research that is published in the public domain and supports investment strategies and decisions.
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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
Investing in Emerging Tech
We invest in solutions around $100 billion industries in frontier technology spaces, such as: blockchain, drones, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, extended reality and virtual reality.
Our rationale for investing in emerging tech
The core motivation of the Venture Fund is to identify “clusters” or portfolios of initiatives around frontier technology spaces – so that UNICEF can both shape markets and also learn about and guide these technologies to benefit children.
If you are interested in learning more about our rationale for investing in emerging tech, click below for more details.
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