Impactful Ghanaian startups and businesses are being invited to apply for UNICEF StartUp Lab, a six-month accelerator programme that aims to advance the Sustainable Development Goals for children and youth.
The UNICEF StartUp Lab programme was launched in 2019 and is managed by UNICEF in Ghana. It is supported by KOICA and is carried out by MEST Africa. UNICEF experts in education, health and nutrition, social policy and protection, water, sanitation and hygiene, and child protection lead the programme, which offers extensive technical expertise and systems knowledge in the social sector.
Individual mentoring, a network of UN System partners, financing for prototyping, and numerous additional support mechanisms are available to the participants. With a technology-centric focus, the programme targets impact-driven startups in Ghana to stimulate development and innovation.
The deadline for applications is February 29.
Go to the website for further details or to apply.
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