Office of Innovation

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Possibility-driven innovation

Driven by possibility, the UNICEF Office of Innovation (OOI) works at the frontier of technology to unlock and shape solutions for the challenges facing this and coming generations.

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AI in Play

A purpose-driven platform for artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that strengthen children’s health, education and wellbeing

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UNICEF Venture Fund

The UNICEF Venture Fund is UNICEF’s innovation financing platform, investing in early stage, open-source technology solutions developed in emerging economies to improve outcomes for children. Through equity-free funding and mentoring, the Venture Fund backs under-represented founders and strengthens local innovation ecosystems with the aim of delivering measurable social impact.

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Climate Ventures

Protecting children and building resilient communities

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Femtech Ventures

Investing in bold solutions that advance the health, wellbeing, and economic  participation of women and girls

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Blockchain Ventures

Supporting startups building blockchain-based solutions with the potential to drive social impact for children and their communities

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Latest stories

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Learning by doing

How UPSHIFT is helping young people develop future-ready skills

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Backing those building responsible AI with and for children

With millions of children using AI, UNICEF partners with the tech industry to build responsible AI systems and raise safety and accountability standards

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Three new countries, one shared mission

The UNICEF Game Changers Coalition expands to Bolivia, Bangladesh and Indonesia, equipping young people with the skills to shape the digital future

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New Guidance for Child-Lens Investing in Listed Equity Publi

The guideline introduces the emerging field of CLI to listed equity, offering concrete steps for investors in applying a child lens.

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Innovation Across Borders: Kenya

Elizabeth Mururi and Wali Mwalugongo of Fresh Life share how they’re working with UNICEF to scale safe sanitation across urban informal settlements

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Innovation Across Borders: Egypt

Rasha Marzouk, UNICEF Egypt, shares how her team moved beyond one-size-fits-all aid to deliver customized hygiene support shaped by people’s needs.

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Child-lens investing in digital infrastructure investments

Finnfund is among the first investors putting CLI into action through a growth-oriented impact fund focused on digital and financial inclusion.

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Young social innovators emerge as climate champions

UPSHIFTers across the world are building solutions to environmental challenges

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