UNICEF/Sweden Funding Opportunity for Femtech Solutions 2026
Brief Description
The
2026 UNICEF/Sweden Funding opportunity for femtech solutions, managed through
UNICEF Femtech Ventures, invites early-stage innovators to join its second annual cohort. If you are building open-source frontier
technology solutions to transform health, wellbeing, and sexual and reproductive health and rights for women and girls, this initiative offers a powerful platform to scale your impact. Part of a five-year initiative running from
2025 to 2030 by the
UNICEF Venture Fund, this opportunity is designed to back locally developed solutions in emerging markets. Selected ventures can secure up to
US$100,000 in investment-style funding alongside
12 months of technical mentorship to help bring life-changing innovations directly to the communities that need them most.
Name of Host Institution
UNICEF Femtech Ventures (via the
UNICEF Venture Fund)
Requirements/Eligibility Criteria
- Registered as a private company in a UNICEF programme country (or projected within 3 months of EOI submission)
- Working on open-source technology solutions under approved licenses such as GNU General Public, MIT, BSD, CERN, TAPR, or CC-BY equivalents
- An existing prototype of the open-source solution with promising results from initial pilots
- Solution has the potential to positively impact the lives of the most vulnerable children and women
- Generating publicly exposed, measurable real-time data
- Alignment with UNICEF’s Innovation Principles
Funding and Support Benefits
- Up to US$100,000 in investment-style funding
- 12 months of technical mentorship
- Access to UNICEF’s global network, including direct relationships with governments to establish pathways to scale
Deadline
4 November 2026Apply Now
💡 Quick FAQ & IntelligenceTap to Expand
Q: What specific core pillars are targeted by this funding call?
The call focuses on three main pillars: healthcare access for women and girls; informed, safe, and accessible reproductive health; and mental wellbeing, safety, and protection.
Q: What licenses are accepted for the open-source technology requirement?
Approved licenses include GNU General Public, MIT, or BSD for software; CERN, MIT, or TAPR for hardware; and a CC-BY license for design or content.
Q: What tangible benefits do selected companies receive upon joining the portfolio?
Selected ventures receive up to US$100,000 in funding, 12 months of technical mentorship, and access to UNICEF's global network and government relationships.
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