UNICEF StartUp Lab AI-Powered Tools for Teachers: Diagnosing Learning Gaps Challenge 2026
Deadline: Mar 06, 2026
other
6 months (duration)
partially funded
Ghana
Opportunity Overview
π About UNICEF StartUp Lab Challenge
The UNICEF StartUp Lab is a six-month accelerator programme designed to support high-impact startups advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for children and young people. The programme is led by UNICEF Ghana, supported by KOICA, and implemented by MEST Africa.
π Benefits of UNICEF StartUp Lab Challenge
Selected startups will receive:
- $5,000 grant to advance prototype development.
- Direct mentorship from UNICEF education specialists.
- Technical support to create longitudinal learner profiles for national-level impact.
β Eligibility Criteria
This challenge is open to Ghana-based startups, innovators, and tech-driven enterprises capable of building:
- AI or machine learning tools.
- Digital learning diagnostics.
- Teacher-support technology.
- Data-driven education solutions.
π Application Date and Process
- Interested applicants can apply via the official application portal.
- Application Deadline: 06 March, 2026
π Application Portal
- View details of the UNICEF StartUp Lab Challenge.
- Apply directly via the UNICEF StartUp Lab Challenge Application Form.
Make sure to submit your application before the deadline to be considered for this impactful opportunity!
Benefits
- $5,000 grant to advance prototype development
- Direct mentorship from UNICEF education specialists
- Technical support to create longitudinal learner profiles for national-level impact.







