UNICEF Venture Fund

Open all year UNICEF Venture Fund United States

Grant

Up to USD 100,000

Apply on the official site

What it funds: Equity-free funding for open-source tech startups that help children
Who can apply: Private for-profit company registered in a UNICEF programme country (India qualifies)
Existing open-source prototype with promising pilot results
Will release the solution as open source
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Apply to the rolling call on the UNICEF Venture Fund apply page
Best for: Prototype, Early revenue stage
Sectors: AI/ML Web3 HealthTech CleanTech
Run by: International programmes

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