UNICEF Femtech Ventures (second call for applications) is a grant from UNICEF Office of Innovation (UNICEF Venture Fund) for for-profit technology startups registered in a UNICEF programme country (India is in the eligibility checker's country list) with a…. It provides Up to US$100,000 equity-free funding plus 12 months of technical mentorship, for women's health · femtech · AI · health. The current deadline is 11 November 2026.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | Up to US$100,000 equity-free funding plus 12 months of technical mentorship (Up to US$100,000 equity-free funding plus 12 months of technical mentorship) |
|---|---|
| Provider | UNICEF Office of Innovation (UNICEF Venture Fund) |
| Where | Pan-India |
| Stage | Early Revenue, Prototype |
| Sector | women's health · femtech · AI · health |
| Deadline | 11 November 2026 |
What is UNICEF Femtech Ventures?
UNICEF Femtech Ventures (second call for applications) — Up to US$100,000 equity-free funding plus 12 months of technical mentorship — For-profit technology startups registered in a UNICEF programme country (India is in the eligibility checker's country list) with a functional prototype, using frontier technology such as AI, ML, blockchain or data science, and committed to open-source licensing. Women-led startups and founders under 35 are strongly encouraged. It is run by UNICEF Office of Innovation (UNICEF Venture Fund).
This is equity funding — the investor (often through a fund) takes a stake in your company in exchange for capital, rather than lending or granting money. You give up some ownership; you don’t repay it like a loan. The amount and form of support that actually apply to you depend on the programme’s rules and how your application is assessed — they are not fixed for every applicant.
It is aimed at businesses in women's health · femtech · ai · health. Like most government programmes, it has its own eligibility conditions, documentation and application window, and these terms are revised from time to time. Because of that, it is worth confirming the current eligibility, amount and deadline on the official programme page before you invest time in applying.
Who is eligible for UNICEF Femtech Ventures?
For-profit technology startups registered in a UNICEF programme country (India is in the eligibility checker's country list) with a functional prototype, using frontier technology such as AI, ML, blockchain or data science, and committed to open-source licensing. Women-led startups and founders under 35 are strongly encouraged. Not for: Companies not registered in a UNICEF programme country; companies without a functional prototype or not willing to open-source the solution are deprioritised..
How much does UNICEF Femtech Ventures give, and in what form?
Up to US$100,000 equity-free funding plus 12 months of technical mentorship, as up to US$100,000 equity-free funding plus 12 months of technical mentorship.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of support is this?
This is equity funding — the investor (often through a fund) takes a stake in your company in exchange for capital, rather than lending or granting money. You give up some ownership; you don’t repay it like a loan.
Who runs this programme?
UNICEF Femtech Ventures (second call for applications) is offered by UNICEF Office of Innovation (UNICEF Venture Fund). Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.
Is there a deadline to apply?
The programme lists a deadline of 2026-11-11. Government timelines can change, so confirm the current date on the official programme page before you apply.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Read “Who can apply” above for the programme’s own criteria. If you’d like a quick read on your specific case, our free 2-minute eligibility check maps your stage, sector and revenue to what you can realistically claim.
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Source and verification
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