Deadline Date: February 22, 2026
The Technovation is now accepting applications for is AI Ventures Accelerator to support young women in transforming innovative ideas into AI-driven businesses ready for investment and real-world impact.
The accelerator offers a chance to compete for one of ten Top Ten team placements, including $10,000 in equity-free seed funding, while providing mentorship in pitch creation, investor communication, leadership, and strategic guidance, alongside hands-on experience with foundational AI, GenAI tools, machine learning, dataset curation, and web or mobile application development.
The program is designed to empower young women aged 19-24, whether in teams of 2-4 or solo founders, who have an interest in AI and technology, a problem they want to solve, a commitment to launching an AI-based business, and the ability to dedicate 10-15 hours per week for 12 weeks, and who currently reside in a UNICEF Program Country.
Participants will work closely with mentors who have successfully built tech companies and navigated venture capital, learning to tell compelling stories, present solutions effectively, and position their ideas for investment. The program culminates in competition for Top Ten team placements, with practical experience in prototyping real-world AI solutions and gaining exposure to investor networks.
For more information, visit Technovation.
