In a bid to foster inclusive and gender-responsive innovation, the UNICEF Venture Fund, in collaboration with GITEX Africa, introduces The Gender-Responsive Innovation Challenge (GRIC). Click here to learn more about this opportunity and how to apply for it.
Opportunity Details
This initiative seeks to address structural barriers in the technology sector and promote diversity and inclusion in the development of cutting-edge solutions for marginalized communities, especially children and women.
GRIC focuses on three key areas:
1. Investing in diverse and underrepresented founders, with a special emphasis on women founders.
2. Increasing the availability of digital products and services tailored to the needs of vulnerable populations.
3. Facilitating inclusive user design in innovation development processes.
Companies will receive mentorship and technical assistance from Venture Fund experts to enhance their investment readiness and potential for future funding from the Venture Fund. It will comprise:
The Venture Fund is particularly seeking solutions that:
Apply for The UNICEF Venture Fund Gender-Responsive Innovation Challenge (GRIC)