Application Deadline: 10 March 2026
Applications are now open for the 2026 UNICEF Venture Fund for blockchain solutions. The UNICEF Venture Fund is calling on startups developing blockchain-based social good solutions for accountability and financing to join its Blockchain Ventures cohort. The UNICEF Venture Fund invests in open-source frontier technology solutions from emerging markets. For this call for applications, we are seeking ready-to-deploy, blockchain-based solutions with the potential to drive social impact for children and their communities.
Early-stage startups in emerging economies leveraging blockchain through an existing, functional product with real-world use cases are invited to apply. Companies must be registered in one of UNICEF’s programme countries and have impressive proof points and a commitment to open-source licensing and practices. Woman-led startups and young founders are especially encouraged to apply.
Categories
- The Venture Fund is looking to invest in early-stage startups leveraging blockchain-based solutions that are deployment-ready to test their effectiveness in the following three areas:
- Area 1: Improving accountability and transparency of existing services and payments
- Area 2: New financing and fundraising models and local governance
- Area 3: Incentivizing and encouraging the creation of digital public goods (DPGs) and innovative sustainable business models to support them
Benefits
- Startups selected for the Blockchain Ventures cohort will receive equity-free funding of up to US$100,000 in ETH, BTC or USDC, along with tailored technical mentorship to support piloting, implementation and measuring of impact during the 12-18-month investment period.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the UNICEF Venture Fund for blockchain solutions.
