UNICEF Venture Fund Opportunity for Fem Tech Solutions

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The UNICEF Venture Fund in partnership with the Embassy of Finland in New Delhi is calling for applications from start-ups developing cutting edge tech solutions improving access to quality health care and services, and ensuring socio-economic participation of women and girls.  The Fund is offering up to $100K in equity-free funding to early-stage, for-profit startups leveraging frontier technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), data science, and blockchain for social impact. 

Applications are open to start-ups in low- and middle-income economies developing Open Source technology that improves health outcomes, economic participation, or access to essential services for women and girls. Women-led startups and young founders (under the age of 35) are strongly encouraged to apply.  You can learn more and apply on this page.

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This opportunity is also listed on the active list of recent funding/grant/award opportunities relevant to digital public goods (for different categories, countries, and focus areas). You can learn more in issue #42.