Unsung Heroes Acceleration Programme 2.0 – Social Ventures For Humanity Grant
In context
This call is open to startups, social enterprises and non-profits, at idea and R&D stage, prototype and pilot stage and pre-seed. Funding is an accelerator programme. Coverage is read from the notice itself: any country.
A 5-month global acceleration programme for early-stage social ventures in AgriTech, FoodTech, MedTech, and EdTech that address UN Sustainable Development Goals. Participants receive 10 monthly mentor meetings, 7 workshops on humanitarian tech, strategic management, AI, and pitching skills.
About this grant
This acceleration programme supports early-stage ventures developing technology solutions to humanitarian challenges in agriculture, food systems, medical technology and education. Participants must be committed to advancing one or more UN Sustainable Development Goals through their core mission. The five-month programme runs from May to September and combines structured mentorship, practical workshops covering humanitarian technology, strategic management, artificial intelligence and investor pitching, alongside introductions to venture capital investors. Startups, social enterprises and nonprofits at idea, prototype, pilot, pre-seed or seed stage are eligible to apply. There are no geographic restrictions. Selected participants must commit to attending ten monthly mentor sessions and seven workshops throughout the programme.
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Key requirements
- ✓Venture must operate in AgriTech, FoodTech, MedTech, or EdTech sectors
- ✓Primary mission must address one or more UN Sustainable Development Goals
- ✓Commitment to participate in 5-month programme (May–September) with 10 monthly mentor meetings and 7 workshops
- ✓Focus on humanitarian technology and social impact outcomes
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Unsung Heroes Acceleration Programme 2.0 – Social Ventures For Humanity?
- Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL; startup, social-enterprise, nonprofit.
Relevant sectors
About this sector
Food systems funding covers sustainable production, supply-chain resilience, food loss, nutrition and smallholder livelihoods. It is offered by agriculture and development agencies, multilateral programmes and foundations, often with a focus on low- and middle-income countries. Applicants are generally asked to show local partnerships and how benefits reach farmers or consumers.
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