UNICEF Ghana is calling all tech-enabled startups working at the intersection of technology and social impact to apply for the 2025 cohort of the UNICEF StartUp Lab Accelerator. If your business is solving real-world problems that affect children and young people, now is your chance to grow through a world-class, impact-focused program.
Programme Overview:
The StartUp Lab provides a structured six-month journey that takes your venture through the key stages of development—from validation and product development to scaling and securing funding. This accelerator is grounded in UNICEF’s mission to empower youth and protect children through innovation.
Areas of Innovation:
- Education and Skills Development
- Child and Maternal Health
- Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
- Urban Solutions and Mobility
- Food Security and Smart Agriculture
- Digital Finance
- Cybersecurity and Child Safety
- AI/ML Solutions
- Blockchain Applications
- Climate Mitigation Tools
Key Features:
- Prototype to Growth Funding: Compete for up to GHS 225,000 in funding through milestone-based grants.
- Technical Mentoring: Work with product designers, public policy experts, and tech industry mentors.
- Government & NGO Engagements: Partnerships with KOICA, UNICEF field experts, and SDG-aligned stakeholders.
- Recognition as a DPG: Learn how to position your solution for acceptance as a UN Digital Public Good—a major mark of international credibility and trust.
- Alumni & Investor Network: Stay connected long after the program ends. Gain access to venture capital introductions, pitch opportunities, and innovation showcases.
Past Impact:
UNICEF StartUp Lab is the only accelerator in West Africa that has helped local startups gain Digital Public Good status. This includes four Ghana-based ventures to date, opening up new funding and partnership channels.
Application Deadline
Apply now to be part of a movement that places children, youth, and technology at the heart of national development.
Application Link: UNICEF StartUp Lab 2025
