The UNICEF Sustainable WASH Innovation Hub is looking for proven innovative WASH solutions with potential for accelerated scale. The UNICEF Sustainable WASH Innovation Hub sources, accelerates and scales transformative water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) solutions to drive lasting impact for children and their families.
This Call for Applications is intended to expand the WASH innovation portfolio with solutions that address systemic problems for WASH. We are seeking a diverse range of innovative solutions, including but not limited to programmatic models, private sector approaches, public sector strategies, and other relevant models.
Requirements
- Solutions within the innovation portfolios are selected based on their potential to accelerate results for children across multiple countries, regions, and potentially globally.
- The portfolios ensure that innovation is strategic and programme-driven, with a focus on evidence-building and scaling up across multiple geographies.
Benefits
- Global reach: Access UNICEF’s networks across 190+ countries, collaborate with field teams, and engage with governments to expand your impact.
- Strategic matchmaking: Connect with ecosystem actors, creating pathways for scale impact through strategic alliances and community engagement.
- Expert support: Gain technical and financial guidance to align your solution with market needs, regulatory frameworks, and best practices.
- Catalytic funding: Access to an initial grant of approximately 150,000 USD in flexible funds to support evidence generation, feasibility studies, and market understanding and assessments.
How to apply
- Review the eligibility criteria and complete the application form by 30 April 2025, 11:59 pm CET.
- Applications must be submitted in English. Selected applicants will hear from us in Summer 2025.
