The UNICEF Venture Fund is calling on startups developing blockchain-based social good solutions for accountability and financing to join its Blockchain Ventures cohort.
Early-stage startups in emerging economies leveraging blockchain through an existing, functional product with real-world use cases are invited to apply.
Thematic Areas
- Improving accountability and transparency of existing services and payments
- New financing and fundraising models and local governance
- Incentivizing and encouraging the creation of digital public goods (DPGs) and innovative sustainable business models to support them
Note that the Venture Fund is also interested in startups that use distributed ledger technology in new and globally applicable ways.
Eligibility for Participation
- Companies must be registered in one of UNICEF’s programme countries
- Have impressive proof points and a commitment to open-source licensing and practices.
- Woman-led startups and young founders are especially encouraged to apply.
Benefits of Participation
Startups selected for the Blockchain Ventures cohort :
- Will receive equity-free funding of up to US$100,000 in ETH, BTC or USDC,
- Get a tailored technical mentorship to support piloting
- Implementation and measurement of impact during the 12-18-month investment period.
How to Apply
Begin your application on the UNICEF website. The submission deadline for the UNICEF Venture Fund is Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Don’t miss important articles during the week. Subscribe to techbuild weekly digest for updates
