UNICEF Femtech Ventures Funding Opportunity 2026: Up to $100,000 for Women’s Health Technology Startups

UNICEF is inviting applications from technology companies developing innovative solutions to improve the health, wellbeing and sexual and reproductive health rights of women and girls through its Femtech Ventures initiative.

The UNICEF Femtech Ventures Funding Opportunity 2026 is part of the UNICEF Venture Fund's efforts to support locally developed technology solutions addressing challenges affecting women and girls, particularly in emerging markets.

The initiative is seeking companies using frontier technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain and data science to develop scalable solutions.

Nigerian technology companies are eligible to apply, provided they satisfy the programme's requirements.

Benefits Selected companies will receive:

• Funding of up to US$100,000.
• Twelve months of technical mentorship.
• Access to UNICEF's global innovation network.
• Opportunities to connect with governments and development partners.
• Technical support to strengthen and scale their solutions.
• Opportunities to expand the reach and impact of their innovations.

Areas of Interest UNICEF is particularly interested in innovations addressing:

• Women's health and access to healthcare.
• Sexual and reproductive health information and services.
• Maternal health.
• Mental health and psychological wellbeing.
• Digital safety and protection against gender-based violence.
• Financial access to reproductive healthcare.
• Privacy-preserving solutions for sensitive health information.

Eligibility Requirements To be eligible, applicants must:

• Operate a company legally registered in a UNICEF programme country.
• Have a functional technology prototype.
• Develop solutions addressing the health, wellbeing or sexual and reproductive health rights of women and girls.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop and scale their solutions.
• Be committed to open-source licensing and principles.

Application Deadline November 11, 2026.

How to Apply Interested companies should review the official UNICEF announcement and complete the online application form.

Official opportunity information:

https://www.unicef.org/innovation/FemTechCall

Application form:

https://form.jotform.com/262722015144346

Important Information:

Nigerian technology companies are eligible to apply, provided they satisfy the programme's requirements.

The funding is intended to support the development and scaling of open-source technology solutions.

Women-led startups and founders below 35 years are particularly encouraged to apply.

This opportunity is intended for companies rather than individuals applying for personal educational funding.