Today, 25 social impact tech-enabled startups were welcomed into the 5th cohort of the UNICEF StartUp Lab accelerator programme.
These social impact startups are addressing critical challenges affecting children, adolescents, and communities, in areas including education, health, nutrition, WASH, climate action, financial inclusion, and youth employment.
The opening session of Cohort 5 highlighted the strong commitment of young Ghanaian entrepreneurs to tackle development challenges through practical, innovative solutions.
The UNICEF StartUp Lab accelerator programme, established by UNICEF in 2019, is implemented by MEST Africa and supported by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), under the project titled "KOICA-UNICEF Accelerating Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Ghana." Over the next six months, startups will engage with UNICEF technical specialists and industry experts to refine products and services, strengthen their business models, and deepen their understanding of market dynamics to enhance their reach and social impact.
