UNICEF Femtech Ventures: funding for women’s and girls’ health technology start-ups
Summary
Equity-free funding of up to US$100,000 and mentorship for technology companies working on the health, wellbeing and rights of girls and women. The call closes on 4 November 2026.
Details
UNICEF Femtech Ventures offers equity-free funding of up to US$100,000, technical mentorship and access to UNICEF’s global network for technology companies and start-ups building solutions for the health, wellbeing and sexual and reproductive health and rights of girls and women. Women-led start-ups and founders under 35 are particularly encouraged. A Basotho start-up working on menstrual health, GBV prevention, reproductive health, digital counselling or women’s healthcare technology could apply.
The call closes on 4 November 2026 (the date is given in The Informative, 28 Oct to 3 Nov 2026 and by several funding listings). Because the closing time varies between listings, check the application page on UNICEF’s website before you apply.
How to apply
Use the official UNICEF Innovation website to find the Femtech Ventures application and submit it before 4 November 2026.
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