UNICEF Ghana | Remote & In-Person | 6-Month Accelerator
Are you a startup founder using tech to create social impact? UNICEF Ghana invites applications for the fifth cohort of the UNICEF StartUp Lab, a six-month accelerator program supporting innovative, market-driven solutions that advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for children and young people.
🌍 About the Program
Launched in 2019, the UNICEF StartUp Lab is designed to empower early-stage, tech-enabled startups working in sectors such as education, health, nutrition, water and sanitation, child protection, and more. The program offers intensive business acceleration, mentorship, and access to funding and investment opportunities.
💼 What You’ll Gain
- Access to up to GHS 75,000 in prototyping funding
- Eligibility for GHS 150,000 scale-up funding for top-performing startups
- Mentorship from industry experts and UNICEF program specialists
- Networking opportunities with investors and development partners
- Technical resources, including AWS cloud credits
- Pathway to become a UN-recognized Digital Public Good
🎯 Who Should Apply
- Startups with innovative, tech-driven solutions addressing challenges in sectors like health, education, WASH, climate action, child protection, finance, agriculture, blockchain, AI/ML, and cybersecurity
- Entrepreneurs committed to creating social impact for children and young people
- Teams ready to engage in a six-month intensive accelerator program
📍 Location
The program includes both remote and in-person components, with activities conducted in Accra and other partner hubs across Ghana.
📤 How to Apply
Submit your application through the official UNICEF StartUp Lab portal:
📅 Deadline
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submissions are encouraged.