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UNICEF Climate Ventures 2026

Key Information
Organisation
UNICEF Venture Fund
Status
Closed
Application Deadline
15 Jul 2026
Program Type
Challenge
Amount
USD 100,000

About this Program

Catalytic funding for startups building open-source climate and health technology solutions in emerging markets.

Benefits & What You Get

Up to $100,000 equity-free funding; technical assistance; validation within the UN system.

Eligibility

Early-stage tech startups registered in a UNICEF program country with an open-source prototype.

Startups That Could Apply

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Startup
Kiira Motors Corporation East Africa's first solar bus
Uganda
Startup
Yoco South Africa Payments for SA small business
South Africa
Startup
Expensya Tunisia Tunisian tech success story
Tunisia
Startup
Hubtel Ghana Ghana's digital commerce pioneer
Ghana
Startup
Trella Uber for trucks in MENA
Egypt
Startup
Stitch South Africa Payment infrastructure for Africa
South Africa

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