Applications open for Family Planning Innovation Spotlight – Nigeria

For the context of this application, a family planning innovation is any approach, intervention, community-based program, media campaign or solution (both tech and non-tech-based) that aims to improve access, quality, and uptake of family planning services and contribute to better reproductive health outcomes.

Family planning is a fundamental human right that is essential for gender equality, women’s empowerment, and poverty reduction. However, in developing regions, including Nigeria, an estimated 257 million women who want to avoid pregnancy are not using safe and effective family planning methods. This threatens their ability to build a better future for themselves, and their families, take charge of their economic power, and contribute to Nigeria’s attainment of its human capital development goals.

This calls for the establishment of an ecosystem that encompasses increased visibility, funding avenues, and collaborative platforms, all dedicated to unlocking the untapped potential of transformative family planning innovations and facilitating their broader adoption for promoting family planning in Nigeria.

Thematic Areas

• Financing & Production
• Procurement and Supply Chain
• Program and Service delivery
• Data Reporting
• Advocacy
• Demand Generation

Benefits

• All selected innovations will be showcased on the innovation spotlight webpage, social media platforms, podcasts, partners newsletters and at the Private Sector Summit on Family Planning. The summit is the largest convening of leaders and stakeholders from various private sector organizations which serves as a platform for collaboration, innovation, and commitment towards advancing family planning services in Nigeria.
• Top 5 innovations will have the opportunity to pitch their innovations to private sectors for potential partnership and funding.
• All selected innovations will be presented with a certificate jointly issued by FMOH and UNFPA.
• Opportunities for mentorship and further development.
• Recognition and visibility through UNFPA and other global channels.

Eligibility Criteria

• The Innovation spotlight is open to Individuals, organizations, youth groups, institutions, Corporations, Start-ups, Non-profits, NGOs, Research institutions, and Innovative entrepreneurs.
• Submissions must relate to family planning services, products, or processes and contribute to its improvement.
• This call welcomes submissions that reflect a range of experiences, backgrounds and perspectives.
• Family planning innovative solutions can include approaches, interventions, community-based programs, media campaigns, and both tech and non-tech-based solutions.
• The solutions should address at least one of the specified family planning thematic areas.

For more information, visit Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMoH).