UNHCR Innovation Accelerator
Issued by UNHCR · via Humanitarian Ops — grant opportunities for NGOs (aggregator)
- Published
- 29 Sept 2026
- Location
- Global / multi-country
- Sector
- Humanitarian & Emergency Relief
Details
Catalytic funding and technical support for humanitarian innovations moving beyond pilot stage.
A global route, separate from country partnership agreements, for high-potential humanitarian innovations moving beyond pilot stage into sustainable delivery at scale. Selected initiatives receive catalytic funding, mentorship, partnerships and technical guidance. How much Support of up to USD 250,000 may be available in exceptional cases. Most initiatives receive lower amounts, matched to the maturity, scope and scaling pathway of the innovation. Practical note This is scaling support, not seed funding. The Accelerator is looking for innovations that have already been tested and need help crossing into sustained delivery — not concepts at design stage.
Funder: UNHCR. Deadline: Rolling / varies. Funding: Up to $250,000.00. Location: Global. Themes: Innovation, Protection, Displacement. Listed by Humanitarian Ops (a third-party grants directory); confirm eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the funder's own page.
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