UNICEF Innovation 290d ago

The UNICEF Spark Accelerator builds innovation capacity within the organization. It identifies solutions improving outcomes for children and their communities, prioritizes open-source approaches, and invests in scaling the most impactful solutions for exponential reach. In response to a call for applications addressing healthcare, climate change, environmental degradation and disasters, 146 proposals from 72 countries were submitted. From a shortlist of eight promising solutions, Spark Accelerator 2025 selected five transformative initiatives to receive funding and mentorship from global experts. These country-focused and led solutions were designed and tested in response to urgent needs — climate resilience, community health, WASH, and sustainable energy access — each with a clear pathway to achieve impact at scale. Find out more: https://www.unicef.org/innovation/stories/spark-accelerator-2025-cohort-revealed