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Application Deadline: 20 February 2026
Applications are now open for the 2026 UNICEF StartUp Lab Accelerator Programme. The UNICEF Startup Lab is part of UNICEF’s broader innovation agenda, supporting entrepreneurs who are leveraging technology, data, and innovative business models to address pressing social challenges. The programme connects startups with UNICEF experts, partners, and global networks to strengthen solutions that deliver measurable impact for children and young people.
Requirements
The Cohort 6 pre-application is ideal for:
- Early-stage startups and social enterprises
- Founders building innovative and scalable solutions
- Teams addressing challenges affecting children and youth
- Entrepreneurs interested in collaborating with global development partners
- Startups operating in Africa or other emerging markets (depending on cohort focus)
Benefits
Selected startups will benefit from:
- Support to scale solutions sustainably and responsibly
- Tailored mentorship from industry and development experts
- Technical guidance to refine products and business models
- Exposure to global innovation and investment networks
- Opportunities to collaborate within UNICEF’s ecosystem
Apply Now for the 2026 UNICEF StartUp Lab Accelerator Programme
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the UNICEF StartUp Lab Accelerator Programme
