The UNICEF Climate Innovation Challenge, powered by the UNICEF Venture Fund, supports early and growth-stage start-ups using frontier technologies such as AI, blockchain, data science, and machine learning. The goal is to develop scalable, open-source solutions that protect children from climate-related risks and strengthen community resilience.
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When is the deadline for applications?
📅 21 October 2025
Which fields qualify?
🌱 Climate and Health:
- Air quality monitoring tools
- Lead pollution detection & prevention
- Climate-health data integration platforms
- Climate-sensitive infectious disease solutions
- Smart heat/humidity monitoring for schools & health centers
- Low-cost cooling technologies
🌍 Climate Adaptation, Resilience, and Disaster Risk Management:
- AI-driven early warning systems
- Predictive climate-risk modeling
- Blockchain for event verification & clean energy financing
- Anticipatory action & resource planning tools
- Parametric insurance platforms
- Community energy networks for clean water & food storage
The type:
🌐 Innovation Challenge & Technical Assistance Program
Who is eligible to apply?
- Private for-profit companies
- Registered in a UNICEF programme country
- With a working prototype or MVP (minimum viable product)
- Open source or willing to go open source
- Solutions with potential to positively impact children’s lives
How Do They Choose Applicants?
Applicants will be selected based on:
- Innovation’s relevance to child-centric climate resilience
- Technical feasibility and scalability
- Ability to operate in low-resource environments
- Commitment to open-source principles
- Proven impact or promising results
Which nations are qualified?
🌍 All UNICEF programme countries (emerging markets).
Where will the prize be accepted?
💻 Implemented within emerging markets, with technical mentorship provided by UNICEF Venture Fund, India Health Fund, and Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership.
How Many Honors?
Multiple start-ups will be selected for technical mentoring, investment readiness support, and exposure to future funding opportunities.
What Advantage Does the Award Offer?
✅ 10 hours of technical mentoring (open-source, business development, frontier tech, DEI)
✅ Guidance on UNICEF Venture Fund selection processes
✅ Visibility and market mapping support
✅ Access to strategic technical assistance & collaboration with global partners
✅ Positioning for future funding and scaling opportunities
What’s the Duration of the Award?
⏳ Mentorship and support will run throughout 2026 (timeline depends on solution development and scaling needs).
How do I Apply?
- Prepare your application, ensuring you meet eligibility requirements.
- Submit your solution via the UNICEF Venture Fund portal.
- Include details on your prototype/MVP, impact potential, and open-source commitment.
Visit the Award Webpage for Details:
🔗 UNICEF Climate Innovation Challenge – Apply Here
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