The UNICEF Venture Fund is looking to invest in open-source technology solutions that have the potential to create radical change for children’s rights. Offering up to US$100K in equity-free funding, the Fund is targeting early-stage startups that can improve the lives of children. This initiative focuses on leveraging technologies like AI for social good and blockchain for social impact to create innovative solutions that will enhance digital trust and help address issues such as misinformation detection, data integrity, and social innovation.
The Fund aims to support projects focused on improving the way we generate, collect, and analyze data, with a particular interest in technologies that combat misinformation and enhance media literacy among youth. AI, machine learning, and big data solutions will play a critical role in validating information and building trust in digital environments. Furthermore, blockchain technologies are being explored for their potential to secure data and reduce intermediaries, further advancing digital trust.
Name of Host Institution
UNICEF
Requirements/Eligibility Criteria
The Fund seeks companies leveraging AI or blockchain software solutions to address pressing global challenges, such as:
- Misinformation and Disinformation
- Data generation, collection, and analysis
- Digital Trust
Deadline
23rd December, 2024
