UNICEF StartUp Lab 2023 for Ghanaian Entrepreneurs

UNICEF StartUp Lab 2023

Application for the UNICEF StartUp Lab for Ghanaian Entrepreneurs is now open. The UNICEF Startup Lab is an accelerator programme for impactful businesses working to advance the SDGs for children and young people. The programme is led by UNICEF in Ghana, supported by KOICA and implemented by MEST Africa.

The StartUp Lab aims to enhance the business, technological, and communication skills of participating entrepreneurs, and advise on the product-problem fit of their social impact, tech-driven solutions. It delivers a six-month curriculum to startups through intensive bootcamps in Accra, known as Work Weeks, as well as incubation hosted at partner hubs, mentorship, and virtual learning sessions.

Eligibility Criteria

Your startup has been operational for 1+ year
Your startup is a registered business in Ghana (no NGOs, foundations, or individuals)
Your startup has technology as the core enabler of the business
Your startup has a business model with a social impact that addresses at least one of the Sustainable Development Goals
Open-source solutions, or startups that are willing to open-source their solutions, are particularly encouraged to apply
Startups with female founders/co-founders are encouraged to apply
The program is designed to include startups from all regions of Ghana

Benefits

GUARANTEED FUNDING: Prototyping Funding
EXPERT CONSULTATIONS: Access to UNICEF & KOICA experts
SOCIAL IMPACT: Improved Product-Social Impact fit
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: Hands-on business acceleration
DPG OPPORTUNITY: Digital Public Good registration track
TECH PERKS: AWS credits, dev support and more

Application process

Apply here

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UNICEF StartUp Lab 2023 for Ghanaian Entrepreneurs