The UNICEF Venture Fund Launches the Gender-Responsive Innovation Challenge (GRIC) in Africa

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). 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.

The Challenge:

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.

Opportunity for African Companies:

Is your company developing innovative gender-responsive solutions in Africa? Apply now for GRIC and stand a chance to be one of five outstanding companies selected for an award. Winners will receive:

– Recognition at the GITEX Africa Summit conference in Marrakech, Morocco.
– Mentorship and technical assistance from Venture Fund experts to enhance investment readiness.
– Support to navigate the Venture Fund sourcing and selection process.

Deadline is May 24th, 2024

Apply HERE

Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference! If your company is working on frontier tech solutions addressing gender disparities in Africa, apply now.