UNICEF Femtech Ventures 2026 funding for solutions for women’s and girls’ health

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UNICEF Femtech Ventures is opening applications for its second cohort of companies developing open-source technology solutions to support the health, well-being, and sexual and reproductive rights of women and girls.

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About UNICEF Femtech Ventures

The UNICEF/Sweden call for applications supports private companies offering femtech solutions: access to healthcare for women and girls, safe and accessible reproductive healthcare, mental well-being, safety and protection. Funding of up to 100 000 $ US, 12 months of technical mentoring and access to UNICEF’s global network.

UNICEF Femtech Ventures funding and support

• Funding of up to 100 000 dollars US.
• 12 months of technical mentoring.
• Access to UNICEF’s global network, including its relationships with governments, to support the deployment of solutions at scale.

Companies sought by the UNICEF Femtech Ventures call for applications

The call for applications targets early-stage or growth-stage companies in emerging markets, using technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain or data science.

• Be registered in a UNICEF programme country.
• Have a working prototype.
• Commit to complying with open-source licences and principles.
• Develop a solution rooted in local needs and capable of being deployed at scale.

Women-led companies and founders under 35 are particularly encouraged to apply. Particular attention is given to solutions ready for use in low-resource or emergency settings.

Three priority areas for UNICEF Femtech Ventures

• Access to healthcare: maternal and child health, screening, continuity of care, support for community health workers and supply planning.
• Informed, safe and accessible reproductive healthcare: information and counselling, referrals to services, human papillomavirus screening, access to healthcare financing and control over personal data.
• Mental well-being, safety and protection: psychosocial support, maternal and adolescent mental health, prevention of gender-based violence and tackling online violence.

Protecting female users and data

Safety by design is a condition of investment. Companies receive support to incorporate data privacy, consent and the prevention of risks to users.

UNICEF Femtech Ventures application

The application deadline is 4 novembre 2026. The call for applications page provides access to the application and resources on the funding process, eligibility criteria and selection.

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