MyUNICEF Impact Challenge 2022
How can we use innovation and technology to create a safe and healthy living environment for all children in Malaysia?, UNICEF Malaysia is calling for innovative, creative and impactful solutions with game-changing models that will help address issues of the 21 st century: climate literacy, disaster mapping and management, and nutrition. Does your startup have the edge to tackle these issues in an inclusive and sustainable manner? Do you have meaningful, out-of-the…, About the challenge, Last year, UNICEF in collaboration with MaGIC, carried out the MyUNICEF Impact Challenge , whereby five social enterprises were selected as winners in key thematic areas of mental health, and safe and clean environment for all children. This year, we are supporting the MRANTI Impact Challenge Accelerator (MICA) 2022 as problem statement sponsors.…, Climate Literacy, Climate change is threatening the health and safety of our future generation. According to UNICEF’s Children Climate Risk Index (CCRI), Malaysia is ranked 61 st among countries globally where children are most at risk to the effect of climate change. Children and young people, who contributed the least to climate change, are expected to bear the…, Disaster Mapping and Management, Disasters and natural hazards are showing trends of increased frequency and intensity. From 1998 to 2018, floods alone affected over 770,000 Malaysians, killed 148 people, and caused 5.82 billion Ringgit in damages. Landslides, flash floods, and droughts often disproportionately impact the least protected and marginalized. Looking ahead the…, Nutrition, Child malnutrition is a persistent issue in Malaysia. Unfortunately, income loss and inflation as a result of both the Covid-19 pandemic and global economic factors has further deprived household access to affordable and nutrient-dense food sources. With stunting and wasting at 21.8% and 9.7% respectively in 2019, Malaysia was experiencing a…, The brass tacks, Why Join?, Being shortlisted presents evidence that you are solving a real problem innovatively and sustainably, in the views of international development organisations and industry experts. Win cash prize of RM10,000 per startup from Phase 1: The Impact Challenge Exclusive access to an impact-focused and SDG-driven Accelerator Post Demo Day, stand a…, Who can join?, Startups or established ventures A registered business entity in Malaysia with proven solutions and a track record of minimum 12 months. Young startups are particularly encouraged to participate! Technology-based Ideally incorporating the use of technology within the solution or the solution itself can be technology-based. Solid human capacity A…, Important dates, Phase Events Dates Phase 1: Impact Challege Application Opens Application Closes Pitching Session 15 September 2022 13 November 2022 21 & 22 November 2022 Phase 2: Impact Accelerator Impact Challenge Commences Impact Accelerator Demo Day 2 February 2023 14 April 2023 Phase 3: Post Accelerator Support Post Accelerator Pilot Project Activities…, Find out more, Curious to know more? Check out the FAQ You can also read our press release here . Fine Print Participating in the challenge means you accept UNICEF's Privacy Policy . You can find details here and in our footer in the link 'Legal'. Find out more on MRANTI's site . To read the full Terms and Conditions, please download here., This initiative is in collaboration with, Mranti and Midas logo
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