The UNICEF Venture Fund Climate and Health 2026 is now open for applications, offering early-stage startups up to $100,000 in equity-free funding. This initiative targets innovators developing solutions that address the growing intersection between climate change and public health, particularly for children and underserved communities.
Funding and Benefits
Selected startups will receive:
- Up to $100,000 in equity-free funding
- Mentorship from UNICEF experts
- Technical and product development support
- Access to global partners and networks
- Opportunities to pilot and scale solutions
- Support over a 12 to 18-month investment period
Eligibility / Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be early-stage, for-profit startups
- Be based in a UNICEF programme country
- Have a working prototype or minimum viable product
- Build open-source solutions or be willing to adopt open-source models
- Demonstrate measurable impact potential for children
- Use frontier technologies such as AI or data systems
Application Process
- Apply here: https://www.unicef.org/innovation/call-for-application-climate-and-health-2026
- Review eligibility and focus areas carefully
- Prepare product details and impact metrics
- Complete the online expression of interest
- Submit your application
- Await shortlisting and further evaluation
The UNICEF Venture Fund Climate and Health 2026 offers a strong opportunity for startups to secure non-dilutive funding while accessing global expertise and networks.
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