The UNICEF Venture Fund is looking to invest in Open Source frontier technology solutions that have the potential to create radical change for children.
They are offering up to US$100K in equity-free funding for early-stage, for-profit technology start-ups that can improve the lives of children.
If your company leverages cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), or blockchain, the UNICEF Venture Fund wants to hear from you!
The Fund specifically seeks companies registered in one of UNICEF’s programme countries with impressive working prototypes and a commitment to Open Source licensing and practices.
UNICEF’s Venture Fund closely monitors digital trends, particularly around connectivity, data integrity, and social media’s impact on misinformation.
The Fund aims to invest in tools, platforms, and games that help youth identify misinformation and build media literacy.
The Fund focuses on the positive potential of technologies like AI, machine learning, and big data to validate information and develop solutions that enhance digital trust. The Fund is also exploring blockchain to secure data integrity and reduce intermediaries.
Currently, the Fund seeks companies that are leveraging AI or Blockchain software solutions to address some of our most pressing questions, which include but are not limited to:
- Misinformation and Disinformation
- Data generation, collection and analysis
- Digital Trust
If you think you meet the UNICEF Venture Fund criteria, you can apply here. Applications are due Monday, December 23, 2024.
Women-led/founded startups and young founders are encouraged to apply
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