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.

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.

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

New blockchain cohort backs accountable aid and fair credit

UNICEF funds three blockchain-based solutions from Colombia, India and Kenya for cash transfers, impact verification and financial inclusion

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From weather data to early action

A youth-led network of weather stations is growing into an early warning system to help communities act before extreme weather strikes

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Funding opportunity for femtech solutions

Improving the health, wellbeing and sexual and reproductive health and rights of girls and women

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Frontier Futures for Children: A UNICEF Office of Innovation

What does it take for promising technology to reach the children and communities who need it most?

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Tech Outlook 2026, Blockchain Building Blocks for Scalable I

Tech Outlook 2026, Blockchain Building Blocks for Scalable Impact

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UNICEF-backed femtech startups gain ground

Midway through their investment journey, 11 startups supported by UNICEF Femtech Ventures share what it takes to build frontier tech

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Feel by Luna is an AI-powered diagnostic platform that suppo

Feel by Luna is an AI-powered diagnostic platform that supports women to receive fast, appropriate gynaecological care for endometriosis

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Enabling women to counter online abuse

UIi is an AI-based detection system that identifies online abuse and connects users to support networks

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