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Duke UNICEF Innovation Accelerator

Key Information

Organisation

Duke University / UNICEF

Status

Open

Application Deadline

15 Jan 2027

Program Type

Challenge

Amount

USD 25,000

About this Program

Co-led program seeking solutions for social impact and child wellbeing in Africa.

Benefits & What You Get

Grant funding; customized coaching; access to UNICEF field networks.

Eligibility

Social ventures with a proven pilot and potential for multi-country scale.

Startups That Could Apply

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Hubtel Ghana Ghana's digital commerce pioneer

Kiira Motors Corporation East Africa's first solar bus

Yoco South Africa Payments for SA small business

Botlhale AI Voice AI for African languages

Farmerline Ghana Digital tools for Africa's farmers

mPharma Ghana Reimagining African pharmacy

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