UNICEF StartUp Lab Accelerator Programme for Ghanaian Entrepreneurs

UNICEF StartUp Lab Accelerator Programme for Ghanaian Entrepreneurs

About

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.

UNICEF StartUp Lab provides a unique product by integrating business incubation and wide-reaching technical expertise and systems knowledge in the social sector, amplified by the reach of UNICEF’s and KOICA’s partnerships.

While participating in the programme you will interact with UNICEF and KOICA programme experts, and learn about supporting tools available from United Nations agencies.

By participating in the UNICEF StartUp Lab you ensure that your impact-focused business is aligned with existing development needs and gain access to networks that can support your work.

Eligibility

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

The program is designed to include startups from all regions of Ghana

Benefits

Funding: Each selected startup receives up to GHS 25,000 of prototyping funding

Investment: Networking and investment opportunities for graduates, including from UNICEF Venture Fund

Partnerships: Opportunity to work with KOICA and UNICEF

Growth: Intense, hands-on business acceleration

Knowledge: Access to UNICEF, KOICA, and MEST experts

Resources: Technology perks

Impact: Opportunity to refine your product-social impact fit, and become a UN-recognized Digital Public Good

Deadline: 21st October 2022

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see: UNICEF StartUp Lab Accelerator Programme for Ghanaian Entrepreneurs

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