The Unicef innovation fund, in partnership with the End Violence Against Children program and the GIGA initiative, wants to make investments of up to $ 100,000 for startups offering technological solutions for online security. children. The fund targets startups who use artificial intelligence, machine learning and virtual reality to create technologies that meet contractual and digital risk categories related to web content as well as contact and conduct of children.
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To participate in the competition, the startup must be officially registered in one of the UNICEF program countries, and have a prototype with promising results. The proposed solution must have a license (or equivalent) specific to the software, hardware or content. In addition, it must have a positive impact on the lives of the most vulnerable children, and generate real-time, measurable and publicly accessible data.
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In addition to funding, selected startups will receive assistance with product development, business model creation, and user testing. They will also have access to mentoring programs, technological expertise and Unicef networks to scale their solutions. The mentoring program, which lasts for 4 to 5 months, will focus on the value proposition, competitive mapping, buying and selling activities of the proposed product, etc.
The deadline for submitting applications is December 20, 2020.
To apply, click here.
Charles Rapulu Udoh
Charles Rapulu Udoh is a Lagos-based lawyer who has advised startups across Africa on issues such as startup funding (Venture Capital, Debt financing, private equity, angel investing etc), taxation, strategies, etc. He also has special focus on the protection of business or brands’ intellectual property rights ( such as trademark, patent or design) across Africa and other foreign jurisdictions.
He is well versed on issues of ESG (sustainability), media and entertainment law, corporate finance and governance.
He is also an award-winning writer