Office of Innovation

Innovating for children

what we do

Possibility-driven innovation

Driven by possibility, the UNICEF Office of Innovation (OOI) works at the frontier of technology to unlock and shape solutions for the challenges facing this and coming generations.

AI in Play

A purpose-driven platform for artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that strengthen children’s health, education and wellbeing

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UNICEF Venture Fund

The UNICEF Venture Fund is UNICEF’s innovation financing platform, investing in early stage, open-source technology solutions developed in emerging economies to improve outcomes for children. Through equity-free funding and mentoring, the Venture Fund backs under-represented founders and strengthens local innovation ecosystems with the aim of delivering measurable social impact.

Climate Ventures

Protecting children and building resilient communities

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Femtech Ventures

Investing in bold solutions that advance the health, wellbeing, and economic participation of women and girls

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Blockchain Ventures

Supporting startups building blockchain-based solutions with the potential to drive social impact for children and their communities

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Latest stories

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Child-lens investing in digital infrastructure investments

Finnfund is among the first investors putting CLI into action through a growth-oriented impact fund focused on digital and financial inclusion.

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Young social innovators emerge as climate champions

UPSHIFTers across the world are building solutions to environmental challenges

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What borrowers reveal about financial Inclusion

New initiative provides practical insights for investors on how financial inclusion affects children and families.

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Using CLI to Influence Investees’ Policies and Practices

UNICEF’s CLI Framework helps investors understand how investments affect children and use their influence to minimize harm and improve children’s well-being

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